On another very warm afternoon we visited Otter Nurseries in search of a garden bench. The queue inside was most uninviting, so we took a forest drive and revisited the outlet on our way home when the queues had subsided and Jackie ordered what she wanted.
Otter’s car park was lined with the moon daisies that are very prolific at the moment.
Gilpins’s cornus in full bloom towers, as usual, above the garden wall.
Perched on a stand at Portmore a spectator supervises a caprine push-me-pull-you.
Through traffic at Pilley needed to drive round ponies on the road
while avoiding calves on the verges.
Hatchet Pond accommodated water lilies, a moorhen,
Canada geese and their goslings,
and swans with their cygnets,
while a black-headed gull kept an eye on Caring for the Forest.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome beef and mushroom pie; boiled Jersey Royal potatoes; swede and new potato mash; firm carrots, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, with which I drank more of the Malbec.
What a beautiful drive. The only wildlife I’ve seen around here today was an iguana – a very invasive species!
Thanks very much, GP
You more or less captured Old McDonald’s Farm when the gate was left open! :)) You’re having warmer weather than us, but the temperature rose at the end of the afternoon. 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue. 🙂 It is getting hotter by the day
Beautiful set of photos. You have such intriguing daily adventures.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Beautiful scenes and lovely photos Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy
I especially liked the water lilies, the swans, and, of course, push-me-pull-you.
Thanks very much, Dolly
The variety of animals ( both wild and domestic, hoofed, pawed, or winged) is remarkable.
Thank you so much, Pat
I love daisies and haha to the caprine push-me-pull-you!
Thanks very much, Dale
“a spectator supervises a caprine push-me-pull-you”:)
The daisies are beautiful. It looks like you had a lovely day!
Yes. Thank you very much, Merril
There’s something special about an abundance of white flowers Derrick … maybe it’s an aura of peace and tranquillity …
Maybe so, Ivor. Thank you very much
As lovely as the flowers and birds are, the two goats stole the show for me.
Thanks very much, Liz. Jackie spotted that
You’re welcome, Derrick. Jackie has a good eye!
The sun came out and everyone wanted outdoor furniture and plants. Good thinking regarding the drive instead of queuing.
Thanks very much, Suzanne
Love the the moon daisies 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful flora and fauna. I know it’s not all fun and games, and sometimes there are tragedies, but I like how the people of your village coexist with the animals in the road for the most part.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
An aptly named post! I especially loved the push-me-pull-you goats. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I’m missing the mild winter this year and in need of Spring to come quickly. I felt a tad warmer reading your post today. 🙂
Thank you very much, Chrissy
I’ve never heard of Moon Daisy’s, how beautiful! I love water lilies and the nature pictures are wonderful.
Thank you so much, Diane
A lovely drive, seeing all those beautiful flowers and animals would make my day!
Thank you very much, Aletta
This is a delightful array of flora and fauna!
Thank you very much, Anne
Flora and Fauna! I love it! Such beautiful flowers! And all the lovely creatures and birds are out and about living life! Wonderful photos! I giggled at the caprine “push-me-pull-you”! 🙂 Makes me think of Dr. Doolittle! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
I’m pleased you got Dr D. Carolyn. Thank you very much
Daisies, water lilies and a caprine pushmepullyou – what an excellent day. And then there was pie . . .
Thanks very much, Quercus
What a lovely drive, Derrick, and thank you for virtually taking us with you. I love the moon daisies and water lilies.
Much appreciated, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful. We have flowering dogwoods or cornels here too. Most are finished flowering.
Thank you so much, Sherry
Your posts always make me feel like I am there. Thank you. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
Beautiful pictures.
And this, this, is why I love June so much. Perhaps my favorite month. Your photos told the story of lovely, lovely June. I don’t know if we have moon daisies in NE, but I love the name, and the flower.
Thanks very much, Pam
So beautiful and lively!
Thank you very much, Riba
Another great outing – love the push-me-pull-you picture!
Thank you very much, Barbara
Loved the pictures of the teenagers
Thanks very much, Sheree