This morning I sat listening to the fourth day of the multiple-record-breaking first test between England (visitors) and Pakistan (hosts).
While Jackie, opening up the view to Florence along the Phantom Path,
continued the clearing and cleaning of the Brick Path and Westbrook Arbour, I took a short walk around the garden this afternoon.
This particular pendulous fuchsia Delta’s Sarah and two types of crab apple adorn the front garden;
the main rear plots harbour myriads of Japanese anemones;
roses such as pale pink Penny Lane, a darker hued rambler, and the hips of Rosa Glauca;
numerous dahlias; lingering begonias;
and hanging baskets and a sunflower photobombed by owls.
This evening we enjoyed more helpings of Jackie’s wholesome chicken stewp and fresh crusty bread.
Jackie does all that gardening and then makes a hearty dinner – you are too lucky Derrick!!!
You have that right, GP! 😊
Thank you very much, GP. I trust you have been lucky with Milton
Yes, thank you for your concern!
Jackie, you do a fantastic job in the garden, and like GP said, make a delicious meal, leftovers or no. Yum! 😋❤️
What GP said! Jackie you are a treasure. Derrick you are a lucky man. My husband is not that fortunate. 😉😁😘
You have an amazing partner, Derrick. Treasure her <3
Thank you very much, Rosaliene XX
Jackie put in a lot of work!!
I will echo all the comments about Jackie. She must have so much energy! I like the photo gallery sequence of her, as well as the beautiful flowers.
Thank you so much, Merril
There is still a lot of beauty in the garden
I believe such a garden makes a lot of work. And I really like your garden.
Thank you very much, Rabirius
I love that first photo of Jackie. She’s in her element in the garden and it shows. 🙂
I love the owl photobomb! 😀
Thank you very much, Donna
Ahh … Your article has prompted me to start tidying up my courtyard … I have a Malaysian pen friend visiting/staying here in 10 days’ time …
Cheers, Ivor
It’s always nice to see Jackie’s lovely smile. She deserves a vacation, or a day at the spa. But I have a feeling she loves what she does.
I, too, love that owl. Fun!
Thank you both very much
You are right, JoAnna. Thank you very much
Jackie loves the garden. Beautiful flowers.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
The Guardian of the Garden by New Forest!
Thank you very much, Uma
Wonderful work, Jackie! Beautiful results! 🙂
Love the hanging baskets AND the sunflower and owl! Ha!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
Jackie, the lady of the house. Beautiful captures.
Thank you very much, Riupali
Jackie is a real gem, Derrick. You’re a lucky man.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
All that gardening must help you both keep physically fit. The outcome is lovely.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Jackie should be careful with her back. The way she is bending when cleaning the path is bound to cause back aches and problems in the future.
I usually use a stool I sit on and do the gardening work seated, moving the stool as I finish one part. I do not want to jinx her but thought she should be careful with her back.
Thank you very much, Geetha. You are right – she does normally use a stool
Oh that is alright then. I was concerned she might hurt her back
It is vulnerable so your concern was welcome
Wonderful, wonderful photos, Derrick! Such lovely blooms; those hanging baskets!; that sneaky photobomb; and, of course, the brightest flower in the gardens – Jackie! Several excellent photos of her, but that one where she is seated behind the trellis in front of the mirrors (the one you rightly used for your header), is magnificent, even showing off her green thumbs – her whole hands are green! 😀 ~Ed.
Wonderful, wonderful photos, Derrick! Such lovely blooms; those hanging baskets!; that sneaky photobomb; and several delightful photos of Jackie – the loveliest flower in the gardens; but that one of her seated behind the trellis in front of the mirrors (the one you rightly chose to use for your header) is magnificent. Well done! 😀 ~Ed.
Thank you very much, Ed
So sorry! I sent my comment and it did not seem to ‘take,’ so I recreated it….
Thanks again
Jackie looks busy.
She has been catching up enormously in recent weeks. Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Garden’s still looking wonderful
Thanks very much, Sheree
Derrick, does Jackie have time off of her busy life anytime? 🙂 It looks like she always is doing something. Busy Bee. And the smile on her face all the time saying that she likes what she is doing. God bless her!
Thank you so much, Alexander. She has to keep busy; except when, like this evening, we go out for a meal
Do you make crab apple jelly?
No. We leave them to the blackbirds. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The garden is still looking very beautiful. Most of ours ave died off, it’s a bit too chilly now for flowers. Early this morning I watched the family de-ice their cars, mine was tucked up warm and dry in my garage.
Thank you very much, Sue
Isn’t it wonderful to enjoy a garden AND a successful Test match!
Amazing
Lovely photos, especially the rosehips. I have always thought they and other seeds and berries make autumn even more beautiful.
I have a friend who has roses who said I can come harvest them and learn how to make tea out of them. Have you or Jackie ever done that?
We haven’t, Rose. Thank you very much
I love the names you give the paths in your garden.
Thank you very much, Robbie
A lovely and interesting garden Derrick and Jackie. So nice!
Thank you very much from us both, Agnes
Your gardens in autumn still look so beautiful, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much, Lavinia, from each of us.
Chicken stew and crusty bread sound really good to me!
Thank you very much, Barbara
How I love seeing Jackie happy in her garden. Speaking of that, I believe Margaret and I will be in England in April. Looking to see you both. If it isn’t too much trouble, let me know if April is acceptable. crystal.trulove@gmail.com
More than acceptable, Crystal XX