The temperature today was cooler, the wind easier, and the sun an intermittent visitor edging out the rain.
Jackie continued weeding and clipping. I helped with some bagging up and photographed
a few garden views and a couple of roses.
I have been persuaded by some of my blogging friends to break my “acquire no more books” rule and complete the Avignon series of Lawrence Durrell with a purchase of Quinx which I began reading today.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s wholesome Monday pie, tender Sweetheart cabbage mixed with leaves of cauliflower the firm florets of which were accompanied with crunchy carrots. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 – a splendid wine given to me by Tess and Matt a couple of Christmases ago.
Tell me. Do you EVER just sit and enjoy your spectacular gardens? 😉 I know you must. The pictures today are just breathtaking.
Good questoon????
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Thank you so much, Dale. Mostly we do that in the evenings – or just taking a break because we are knackered
Well… mayhaps a day here or there you forego the work in the garden during the day and enjoy it sans being knackered! 😉
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Lovely day, pictures, and meal. Hope you enjoy the new book.
Thank you very much, Pat
I am glad that your beautiful garden has not sustained too much damage. Thank you for featuring the two roses, Derrick.
I’m pleased you noticed the roses, Dolly. Much appreciated
I always notice the roses, Derrick.
You are most welcome.
You both have done an outstanding job keeping those gardens colorful and lush. Your combined love of gardening and life in general shows in all these photos.
Never say never to a book. They can always be donated to a library at some point. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lavinia
Such a spectacular garden. Very Zen and totally at peace just looking at the pictures.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
The garden looks so beautiful, guys! Well done. Dinner sounds so delicious! ❤️????????
Thanks very much, John
You are welcome!
Is there a map of the garden to go with your excellent wider views?
Here you are, Tootlepedal. It has been altered a bit since then: https://derrickjknight.com/2015/06/13/the-garden-map/
I love the views from above. The Absolutely Fabulous is looking just that!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Incredible pictures today, Derrick. Jackie looks so at home tending to her garden. And the pictures from up high give a spectacular perspective. Of course, the close up flowers steal the show.
What, may I ask, is Monday Pie?
Thanks very much, Jodie. All is explained about Monday pie in this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2014/10/26/villages-of-oxford-and-cambridge-shires/ It is our cottage or shepherds pie, traditionally eaten on Monday with minced remains of the Sunday joint.
Thank you for the link, Derrick. It sounds much like we would call chicken pie or beef pie.
Yes, I think so
I’m looking forward to your review of the last volume. And I also wondered about Monday pie. It occurred to me it might be akin to red beans and rice here; that was the traditional meal on Mondays in Cajun country, because it was easy to fix while the women were doing laundry.
Thanks very much, Linda. It is traditionally the cottage or shepherds pie made with the Sunday joint minced up and eaten on Monday. I haven’t called it that before because we now eat it any day of the week with shop bought mince. The story and a picture are in this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2014/10/26/villages-of-oxford-and-cambridge-shires/
I love the views from above.
Thank you very much, Sue
Your garden is looking wonderful! I am very pleased you have bought a book to complete the Durrell series; I hope you enjoy it.
Thank you very much, Clare
A beautiful gallery of beautiful garden. There’s been a lot of pruning, reshaping, improving and weeding going on since I first followed your blog. I have enjoyed every moment of it.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
You’re welcome. 🙂
Your garden is certainly looking happier today, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
My goodness that garden is amazing. What a lot of work. Do you folks ever sleep? ????
Thanks very much, Julie. 6 hours does me now
what a beautiful garden, Derrick! thanks for sharing 🙂
Much appreciated, Wilma
The garden looks absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Ribana
I’m glad that your weather is now calmer and that you have broken your ‘buy no more books rule’. That is a good rule to break every now and again!
Thank you very much, RR
I have had that ‘buy no more books ‘rule’ for years and choose to ignore it with gay abandon. One day our house will collapse under the weight of books! I buy new books, pick up secondhand ones, pass them on or gather more. I loved the bookshelf at Dorchester station where one could pick up a book for free and leave books for others to enjoy: such a lovely way of keeping books circulating 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne. 🙂
I really enjoyed seeing the longer garden views. It’s magnificent.
Thank you so much, Alys
As always, a wonderful gallery of garde photos.
Yesterday here, the temperature was a wintry 18 degrees, although today the sky is a bright blue. and the sun is, for now, shining brightly. So fingers crossed!
Thanks very much, John
You’ve showcased the garden’s peace, joy, and beauty is these spectacular photos! 🙂
I spotted some owls! And I enjoy seeing the gorgeous roses!
YAY for a new book purchase! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Carolyn X
What a delightful garden you have, Derrick! (and you don’t do too bad in the culinary department either…)
Thank you very much, Joy
Very beautiful photos of your garden–I can’t pick a favorite. I like the first photo of Jackie because it looks like you called her name and you took the photo when she turned.
I do like a good Shiraz! 🙂
You are right about the photo, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
Hi Jackie, busy, busy, busy.
Thanks very much from us both, Arlene
You and jackie are hard workers and it shows. I love the dedication to your beautiful garden.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
You have the world’s most beautiful garden! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. <3
Much appreciated, Jan X
The garden looks beautiful
Thank you very much, Catherine
Lovely garden as usual. Your wife seems to be almost always drinking Hoegaarden 🙂
Yes, that is her favourite brew, Geetha. Thank you very much
Garden still looking magnificent despite inclement weather
Thank you very much, Sheree
Those garden shots are superb, I don’t know how you manage to keep up with the growth. The Peter Lehmann is a good choice. Luscious and full bodied, no doubt.
Thanks very much, Lindsey. The wine was as you describe