Jackie and I put in gardening stints early on another warm and sunny day, while Martin continued throughout the day.
Continuing my war with velcro-stemmed sticky Willy, I weeded and dead-headed a little.
Martin came to us on the recommendation of Jackie’s sister Helen. One of the last jobs he carried out for her included extracting a clump of geraniums from her front wall. She gave this clump to Jackie. Today
the Head Gardener separated this into individual plants and positioned them in the soil around the patio border – one can be seen at bottom left of the first two pictures in this gallery.
Accompanied by a pair of Nugget’s progeny
our gardening friend spent the day clearing and tidying more of the Rose Garden. Where’s Martin? (4) is the subject of the first in this gallery.
Here we have pink Festive Jewel with white Madame Alfred CarriĆØre; magenta Roserie de l’Haie with yellow Laura Ford; white Winchester Cathedral; pink Schoolgirl before a yellow climber; pink Shropshire Lad beside Gloriana; peach Crown Princess Margareta; red thornless Zephirine Drouhin; a close up of Roserie de l’Haie; and bright red Altissimo.
This evening we all dined on succulent pork and apple sausages and creamy mash; flavoursome carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, and tasty gravy with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Bardolino.
You do have a lovely garden. Compliments to you and Jackie… ????
Thank you very much from us both, Brian
I was looking at the pictures before reading and totally missed Martin. Then, when I read the post I had to go back and see what I missed.
So sweet to think of Nugget living on in his descendants. What lovely little birds.
Your roses are spectacular. LOVE the names!
Thank you so much, Jodie
The garden is looking great, guys! Dinner sounds delicious as always, Jackie. ā¤ļøāŗļø????????
Thanks very much from each of us, John
You are very welcome! āŗļø
Your gardening stirs up insects for the robin I bet. Love the silhouette of it.
Thanks very much, Sherry. Yes – that is what draws them. Martin has robin followers wherever he gardens
It’s always a pleasure to see Nugget’s progeny. I love our American robins, but yours are just as pleasing, and perhaps even cuter. Do yours sing on a regular basis? Robin song is one of the summer pleasures here.
They do – especially when establishing territory. Thanks very much, Linda
Plants carry wonderful memories of family and friends.
Thank you very much, Anne
I love the black-and-white of the robin with his little robin foot raised.
Thanks very much, Liz. You always pick good ones
You’re welcome, Derrick. š
Spied both Nugget progeny and Martin. Delightful pictures. Another delicious sounding dinner.
Thanks very much, Pat
It is good to see that robins respect tradition.
š Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
What a surprise visit from Nuggetās progeny! The close-up of the pink rose is stunning.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Like Liz, I like that photo of the robin with his foot up, but there are so many spectacular photos in this post.
Thank you so much, Merril
I Was Given A Red Rose (a Haiku)
Dreams of a red rose
Sleep-in Saturday morning
The world waits for more
https://youtu.be/RltQHKBId7Y
Thank you very much, Ivor – especially for the beautiful video link
Iām pleased you liked the video
Sausage, mashed potatoes and vegetables, but you make it sound so very appealing.
Oh, it is, Bridget. Thank you very much
So many lovely flowers! The photos of Nugget’s prodigy are beautiful. It’s nice to see smiling Jackie surrounded by owls and the companion pig.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I have a family of American robins that live near me. Each night a robin perches at the top of my thornless locust tree and sings to establish his territory. Across the gathering gloom I hear other robins singing back to him. The best time of the night!!
I’ll bet. Their war dries are so melodious, if they are anything like ours. Thanks very much, Marilyn
Ours are more chirpy, not a melody at all…
Such a blaze of colour in the garden – my compliments
Thank you so much, Sheree
You don’t need fancy foreign cooking. There’s nothing better than “sausages and creamy mash”, preferably with a knob of butter and a smidgin of tomato sauce.
Thanks a lot, John. I settled for the gravy š
I spied Martin…by his leg! What a great worker he is!
Crown Princess Margareta is gorgeous!
So sweet to see the little robins joining in the garden love!
I see Jackie is being watched over by a parliament of owls! Hoot who!
(((HUGS))) ā¤ļøā¤ļø
Thanks very much, Carolyn X Well spotted
How nice to see Nugget III stop in to say Hi.
Thanks a lot, GP
Where’s Martin? I ask that question everyday as I totter about on creaky knees while getting the garden ready for the season. š Wonderful to see another Nugget. Little buddy.
Thank you so much, Laurie
It is wonderful to see a robin back in your garden, Derrick and Jackie!
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia
I love the photos of the robin, and it’s good to see Jackie smiling.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Always such a pleasure to see your gardens!
Thank you very much, Becky
My goodness your roses are gorgeous! I love the pics of Nugget’s progeny, the first shows off that lovely red chest, and the black and white made me smile with the uplifted foot. Overall, I would say a nice day in the garden for all of you.
Thank you co much, Alys
I know I repeat myself but I could so get lost in your beautiful garden!
That kind of repetition is always welcome. Thanks very much, Dale
Then I shan’t hold back!
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Martin is in the top center.
I am glad to Mr Nugget’s progeny back in residence.
Your glorious roses have made my evening brighter.
Thank you so much, Dolly