Early this morning I watched a recording of last night’s rugby World Cup match between New Zealand and Uruguay.
Later, sporting short sleeved shirt on a walk round the balmy garden of sunshine and shadows, I wondered what season we were experiencing.
Martin has spent the last several weeks preparing the garden for autumn which is holding back summer.
In particular he has cut back all extraneous flora on the borders, revealing the brick edging.
Most of what we now see clearly in the beds has also been freed for viewing by him.
We don’t necessarily expect all these blooms to appear together.
As usual each image bears a title in its gallery.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s colourful savoury rice; spring rolls; tempura and hot and spicy prawn preparations followed by berry strudel and custard, with which she drank more of the blush and I drank more of the Bordeaux.
Martin has done an excellent job! The flowers are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
I haven’t looked outside yet but the prediction was we were to have the first killing frost of the year. The morning glories will tell the tale!
It was sunny and 81 here yesterday, Doug, and looks like it will peak in the 80s again today. I hope we don’t get a killing frost for a while. We’ve had a couple of mornings in the last 2 weeks that were about 34 to 36 degrees on the porch thermometer.
It’s Autumn weather here still. Indian Summer hasn’t happened yet.
They will. Thanks very much, Doug
Lovely shots!
Your flower are still gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Luisa
My pleasure, dear Derrick
Martin is a gem. The garden looks gorgeous. Hope you keep him on the payroll. 😉
Thank you very much, Pat
Such beauties!
Thank you very much, V.J.
My pleasure, Derrick
Yum! And now I get to go back and figure out what that favorite flower was. I believe a clematis. Let’s see if I am right.
Thanks very much, Judy
Nope.. it didn’t tell me what it was. It is the first single closeup. Purple flower with white center. Is it a clematis? Gorgeous.
There are two photos in Derrick’s gallery labeled clematis, number 1 and number 6.
Did the gallery begin with the closeups of flowers? If so, the flower I was talking about was number 1. Thanks so much, Merril.
You’re welcome.
Yes, the close-ups. If you click on it, you see the caption.
I did click on them and no captions! Crazy.
Weird!
WP being weird
Yes – that’s it
Martin does great work, and your garden is gorgeous. I think our summery spell is about to end with rain tomorrow.
Thanks very much, Merril
Wonderful to see so many blooms this late in the season! We had one rugosa bloom for the unseasonably warm weather this week.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your flowers are so beautiful. Mine I think will frost tonight.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I feel like I walked with you with in your garden. The photos are so exceptional! Makes you want summer to never end.
Thanks very much, Pamela
The close-ups of the flowers are delightful! The summer growth in your garden is phenomenal which must make clearing quite onerous. Thank goodness for Martin!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
What a treasure Martin is doing almost all the back-breaking work of clearing and tidying. How much easier you and Jackie must find it all. The flowers are marvellous.
Thank you iso much, Clare
Martin is a keeper! The flowers look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Jill
So many wonderful pathways! The flower closeups are beautiful and the back drive looks great. Good job everyone!
Thanks very much, JoAnna
The garden always looks good, no matter the season.
Thanks very much, Quercus
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Those Japanaese anenomes are absolutely exquisite.
Thank you very much,, John
I am looking forward to seeing what my garden has done during our two-week absence, especially now that summer is here at last. We are being shaken about by strong winds in the Western Cape.
Thanks very much, Anne
I have been away for 10 days so my garden needs a good sorting upon return.
Some great pictures in this gallery Derrick.
Thanks very much, Andrew
YAY for Martin and his hard work!
I love seeing Arthur Bell and Mrs. Popple!
I love seeing the shadows on the tree!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS… “May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day…” 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
All I can say is WOW!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
A most interesting garden indeed! Plenty to keep you snapping…
Thank you very much, Joy
You may be experiencing autumn, but you have plenty of flowers that beg to differ. Martin has done a beautiful job!
Thank you so much, GP
Beautiful garden, Derrick. Very nice trimming job by Martin. Since you’re a rugby fan, might I conclude that you like American football and might even tune in to the game tomorrow at Tottenham Hotspur stadium? My team is playing, the Buffalo Bills from Buffalo, New York.
Thanks very much, Steve. I haven’t got into American football and tomorrow it has to compete with the rugby
Rugby, a tough sport. I don’t know the rules except you move forward by passing the ball backwards. Is that correct?
A lot of autumn beauty! I sure could use someone like Martin.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Our yard too has many brick walks, all made from bricks my husband salvaged from abandoned factories and yards. He has spent time also clearing the flowers and weeds from the edges. Once again I love how similar parts of our yards are.
Congratulations to your husband on the recycles paths. Thanks very much, Elizabeth
Martin has done a splendid job!
So many flowers still in bloom, even up here too.
Thank you very much, Sue
Martin is a good worker and your photos are beautiful. Our temps went from summer to fall today. Tonight’s low will be 47 F.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Martin’s control over the verdant expanse is remarkable. However, regardless of the seasons, your garden is flush with floral exuberance.
Thank you very much, Uma
TBH, your garden looks fabulous all year round.
Thank you very much, Sheree
You’re welcome Derrick
I am so glad I am catching up on my e-mail viewing – would not have wanted to miss this post. What gorgeous photos of your garden, Derrick. God bless you & Jackie & Martin for all your hard work. What a job to keep it looking so beautiful!
Thank you so much, Jan
“Freed for viewing,” ha ha! I know exactly what you mean.
Thanks very much, Crystal
It’s incredible thinking that is mid October almost! Your garden definitely enjoys the balmy days 🙂
It is. Thanks very much, Ribana