Early on this unusually increasingly cloudy morning, clad in my dressing gown, in silence save for the sough of the unusually warm rushing winds, wandered around the garden with the idea of using the diluted light for photography.
When admiring yesterday’s further clearance work by Martin I had
noticed the amount of blooms gracing Lady Emma Hamilton, and determined to come back today with my camera.
More roses, in the Rose Garden
and elsewhere, are clinging on to summer
in this season of dahlias and
Japanese anemones.
I also admired pink petunias, white myrtle and marguerites, pale lilac crinum lilies, yellow St John’s wort, and red/purple fuchsia Magellanica.
Some areas, like the Pond Bed, the entrance to the Back Drive, and the patio, contain their own range of blooms.
As usual, all the images bear titles in the galleries.
When Jackie noticed me pointing in her direction while she was
working on the patio she hid behind an owl.
By lunchtime the Head Gardener had finished clearing the patio and its surroundings, including refurbishing the Butler sinks. The wind, though now much cooler, persisted in blowing down the pot planted on the water fountain – she had already righted it 5 times before I set it on the ground.
I have chosen to display these blooms in location and current condition.
Jackie rarely uses a recipe and is sometimes reluctant to apply a name to a dish she serves for dinner. So it was today; it was certainly a delicious minced beef sauce containing chillies, onions and stuff on a bed of pasta which probably has a name – it was one of those where you can stick the prongs of your fork into the tubes making it easier to manage than spaghetti. I drank more of the Merlot with mine.
Bon appétit.
I am always in awe of (with?) your garden. So much knowledge and care poured into it. Bravo. 👏🏻
A beautiful light for taking pictures of flowers. Love that patio! So inviting.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Penne all’arrabbiata, by any chance?
Fundamentally, Jesse. Thanks very much
What a glorious day and meal. The gnome was ignominious in disguising the Chief Gardener and Cook.
Thank you very much, Pat
Your flower photos are stunning. I can’t choose a favorite.
I can relate to the no-name, no-recipe dishes. I do the same thing.
Thank you very much, Merril
Beautiful roses!
All the flowers are lovely, but the lady Emma’s are especially glorious
Thank you very much, Rose
Such an abundant and beautiful garden.
Thank you very much, Peggy
Beautiful roses and dahlia’s… Fantastic garden photos Derrick xx
Thank you very much, Sue XX
The rose garden is magnificent and of course I especially like the red/purple fuchsia Magellanica, Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
I like ‘tube’ pastas. So much easier than spaghetti/linguini/vermicelli types. ;D
Thanks very much, Ed
Very beautiful photos, Derrick! I would love to try Jackie’s cooking. 😊
Hi, Derrick – I love your garden and the sound of Jackie’s meals!
Thank you very much, Donna
With winter sliding away, earlier bloomers are appearing in our garden. I would hide too, Jackie. I’m less photogenic these days. Love the little owl.
Thank you so much from each of us, Chrissy
Beautiful pictures. The roses are gorgeous.
Thank you very much Bridget
You have a splendid array of flowers consdering the poor weather that you have had.
I have something in common with Jackie (hiding when one wants to take photo).
Enjoyed joining you for an early morning stroll among your beauties 🙂
Gorgeous flower and garden photos!
Thanks for sharing the owl, Jackie! 🙂 I love seeing your garden owls! 🙂 They are wonderful garden guardians. 🙂
The dinner you chef-ed sounds so delicious! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to you both!! ❤️❤️
The flowers look especially lovely in the soft light. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Such lovely gardens you and Jackie tend, with Martin helping now. Surely a beautiful place to rest and recover from any ailment, especially with Jackie’s delicious home cooking to cap off the day. Love to you both.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia XX
Your garden reaps the benefits of the tender care it receives from all of you. It’s nice to see your finished patio populated with potted plants and place to sit. Your weather is unpredictable, Derrick. I’m glad you can make the best of it.
Your garden looks a peaceful place and the patio ideal for some quiet cotnemplation. I enjoyed merlot last night too 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne. A happy coincidence
Great job Derrick and Jackie. Your garden is an inspiration.
Thank you very much from us both, Rupali
Great photos, Derrick, but the one with the owl should be titled, “Where’s Jackie?”🌹😮 🦉
Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the flowers and all with us.
Much appreciated, Sherry
Beautiful light. And your garden is awesome as usual. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you very much, Alexander
Beautiful photod.
Such a delightful display of flowers, and Jackie’s meal sounds just as delightful.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Gosh, that striped dahlia is a beauty.
Thank you very much, Lindsey
Such breathtaking flowers, I love roses. 🌹
Gorgeous photographs, Derrick 🌹🌷
How lovely that the flowers are holding on so well. I thought I’d be clever and say what a beauty such and such was but I couldn’t find anyone better than the rest.
Thank you very much, John
We see you Jackie, hiding behind the owl. 😊, lovely dinner. Pretty flowers
Your roses look stunning, Jackie hiding behind her owl looks adorable, and your patio looks inviting for the delicious meal you have described. was it penne pasta, by any chance? Merlot seems just the thing for it.
It was, Dolly, Thank you very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
Quite possibly Penne Pasta
Yes. Thanks very much, Sheree