After a lengthy session of dead-heading, incidental weeding, trips to the compost bins, and a sit down this morning
I wandered around the garden with my camera. As usual these images are all titled in the gallery.
This afternoon we attended a family gathering at Elizabeth’s with Jacqueline, Joseph, Angela, Danni, Andy, and Ella, with Jack asleep upstairs. Sandwiches from Jacqueline, savoury rice from Angela supplemented Elizabeth’s sandwiches and cake. I drank low alcohol Old Speckled Hen. We brought home various goodies for lunch tomorrow..
The garden is looking magnificent thanks to the hard work of the Head Gardener and her many assistants.
Thank you very much, Sheree
Always a pleasure Derrick
I’d forgotten until now that ‘dead-heading’ used to refer to an afternoon spent listening to the music of the Grateful Dead. Maybe it still does. One of their prettiest songs, “Sugar Magnolia,” would perfectly suit a day like the one you describe here.
I agree about “Sugar Magnolia.”
I agree, too!
And whenever I hear “dead-heading” I think of the Grateful Dead. Ha. 🙂
Thanks very much, Linda. Believe it or not, that is the first time I ever heard the Grateful Dead 🙂
The garden is looking so beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! ❤️
Thank you very much from us both, John
Your very welcome! 😎🇬🇧
It sounds like a good day all the way around!
Thanks very much, Liz. It was
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Always a good visit when you get to bring home leftovers. 🤗. You have some lovely blossoms. Ours are just beginning, but are looking promising this year
Beautiful.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
You Day lilies are way in advance of mine… just green tight bud at the moment… 🙂 Lovely photos and garden Derrick
I did lots of weeding in the allotments this morning Derrick… and lots of sit downs too LOL… The rain was needed but those weeds took advantage LOL 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue. We agree about the rain and its effect
I think my favourite today is the Day Lily. Very pretty!
Thanks a lot, John
All your hard work always pays off…all of the plants and flowers are smiling! 🙂
The ballerinas, the hanging-baskets plants, the rake and broom are my faves today! 🙂
YAY for family time! 🙂 And yay for leftovers brought home! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…we need to get out today and pull the few new weeds that popped up! 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
That is a very fancy poppy.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Magnificent. Jackie is a master.
Thank you so much from us both, Flow
Glorious 💐
Thank you so much, Val
Looks amazing. So much work went into that.
Thanks very much, Gary
As you might guess Derrick, my favourite flower photo is the “Fuchsia Mrs Popple” ..
Thanks very much, Ivor
Gorgeous photos! Taking a walk round your garden is like taking a walk in paradise! Beautiful and relaxing 🌹🌸🌱
Thank you so much, Ribana
Thanks for taking us along on your garden walk. It’s always delightful.
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Gorgeous flowers, Derrick! I’m glad you have some goodies for tomorrow.
Thanks very much, Jill
What a stunning garden Derrick and delightful garden retreat Jackie. Bravo.
Thank you very much from us both, Cindy
Every walk around the garden is a lesson in floriculture to me. The Dragon Bed always looks so busy and full of mysteries.
Thank you so much, Ume. All is rather too busy at the moment 🙂
Your garden is stunning! All the hard work is paying off!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Such gorgeous color in your garden. It’s nice to have leftover goodies for lunch. 😊
Thanks very much, Merril
What beauty! You are at least a month ahead of us. We’ll get there in our slow Maine way. Sounds like a lovely gathering with lots of good food.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Your garden is coming along beautifully, Derrick. When you use the term “dead-heading”, I think of the “Grateful Dead” as well.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Overall a lovely day. Tomorrow a forest drive?
Maybe. Thanks very much, Pat
Overall a lovely day. Tomorrow a forest drive?
It was delightful, as always, to wander around your garden with you 🙂
Oh such a beautiful garden display! A family gathering with food to travel home with you is always a good thing.
Thanks very much, Jodie
xo
Wow!! Your garden is in its prime, yes? It doesn’t get any prettier than this, does it! <3 ;o)
Yes. Thanks very much, Jan. I hope your swelling is down X
Wonderful photos and sounds like a wonderful family gathering
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
At the end of a long day it’s a real pleasure to just look at your garden photos and the beautiful flowers. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you both so much, Mostly Mondays
Lovely flowers, especially your fabulous roses.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.