On another bright-sunny-cool afternoon I took a tour of the garden
In the front crab apple blossom, and clematis Montana, the first accompanied by budding pink climbing roses, the second by hybrid bluebells.
I made a number of images from upstairs,
The views from the stable door and from the kitchen path towards the greenhouse were taken at ground level, as were
new rhododendrons and tulip.
Afterwards, Jackie drove me into the forest.
Golden gorse glows alongside Pound Lane where it reflects in a roadside pool.
The ancient bank with its mossy roots at the junction of Bennett’s Lane and Bisterne Close was striated by lengthy shadows.
A solitary pony slaked its thirst in a pool beside Wilverley Road,
on either side of which others cropped the dry grass.
For this evening’s dinner Becky added some chicken pieces to her perfect pork casserole and served it with more of her delicious savoury rice, and green beans, with which she and Jackie drank more of the Rosé, and I drank more of the red Ponce de León. Flo’s beverage was Kombucha Ginger and Lemon.
Your crab apple blossoms are lovely! I particularly like the color palette of the header photo (although I’d crop out the mud 😉 )
There is less mud than often at the moment, Liz. Thanks very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The garden is looking so great
Thanks very much, Sheree
I liked the first garden view from above the best today. Who needs a drone?
Quite so, Tootlepedal. Thanks a lot
Does anybody know if the “ancient bank” is natural or not? In Wiltshire, something of that shape would be presumed to be a burial mound,
I have a few photographs of those Wiltshire mounds. These roadside banks seem to be natural. Thanks very much, John
The garden is looking beautiful, guys! 🌹☺️🇬🇧
Thanks a lot, John
Beautiful photos from your day.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
The colour palette of your header shot is, indeed, lovely – a symphony of green and brown!
It is wonderful to see so many different angles of your lovely garden. I always think of it as a beautifully colourful, perfectly curated Pandora’s Box. 🙂
Thank you so much, Emma.
YAY a tour of the garden! I do believe you get great positive energy from the garden, and it gets the same from you! 🙂 Thank you for taking us along with you via your lovely photos! (I spotted a couple owls! 🙂 )
Your header photo of the lone pony is so beautiful! It gives such a feeling of calmness and peacefulness. 🙂
The light and shadows and reflections in your forest photos are wonderful!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Much appreciated, Carolyn XX
I really like the photos taken from upstairs. Such a pretty overview.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Gorgeous! Just what I needed today.
Thank you very much, Jill. I hope you are reasonably well
Day by day…thanks, Derrick. xo
The garden views from above make me think of waking up to paradise, or at least an oasis. I’m glad the ancient bank with mossy roots has been preserved. Nice ponies. I especially like the dark brown one.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Such a lovely, lush, exciting but peaceful garden.
Thank you very much, Luanne
That tree on the junction might topple down one of these days. Your neighbourhood is refreshingly beautiful already, but the exquisite photography renders it even more charming.
Thank you so much, Uma. It seems to be holding firm so far. It would certainly be sad to see it go
I too wonder about the long term stability of the ‘ancient oak’ should there be another horrendous storm. This post has been a delight.
Thank you so much, Anne. This one has survived a few lusty ones this last year or two.
I’m busy again, with my Coffee House Writers commitments … I think I need a green paddock to go and crop in … thank you for all the calming photos today Derrick ..
Much appreciated, Ivor
Garden is all set for summer.
Thanks very much, Rupali
A beautiful day in the garden and in the forest, Derrick and Jackie. I am curious if you have mock-orange over there. https://www.monrovia.com/mock-orange.html
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia. We inherited a mock orange but it didn’t flower much and had no scent, so the Head Gardener removed it. It didn’t get full sun.
I’ve thought about trying one here.
If you can grow it I think you would like it – it does need some containment though – and sunshine which it didn’t get where we had it.
The overhead shots make it look like you have created a professional Botanic Garden.
Thank you so much, Gwen
lovely images Derrick.
Thanks very much,Sherry
Lovely photos. I like your headline, Slaking it’s thirst. Another tasty dinner.
Lovely photos. I like your headline, Slaking it’s thirst. Another tasty dinner.
Thanks very much, Pat
So many lovely shots–garden, gorse, pony, and shadowed roots. I’m glad Jackie didn’t leave you in the forest. 😏
🙂 Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome. 😊
Your garden is looking beautiful in its Spring mode.
Thanks very much, Lindsey
Such a lovely tour 💛
Thanks very much, Val. I appreciate its inclusion in your Liked Posts
Nature and your garden is absolutely amazing!
Thank you very much, Ribana
love the higher perspective from your
garden Derrick…. And the Horses and nature just magical, <3
It is a good thing you have the wonderful forest to visit. I can’t imagine anything less dragging you away from your stunning garden. 💞
Thanks very much, AnneMarie 🙂
Your splendid garden is coming back to life, Derrick; it is a pleasure to see
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
Oh, I LOVE those photos from above! What a perspective it gives! And I love the pony knee high in the water too.
Thanks very much, Jodie
xo