One of the more urgent tasks when we first arrived at Old Post House was cutting the grass. This was carried out on 16th May 2014.
Beyond the eucalyptus runs the main central gravel path from the urn circle to five ways. We have created some confusion in the title applied to this thoroughfare. In my posts and on Jackie’s label we call it the Pergola Path. On the Head Gardener’s map it is termed the Gazebo Path. This is the more accurate name, since it is spanned by a gazebo, not a pergola.
In today’s section of the before and after story, we will revert to Gazebo.
We needed to weed and rake the gravel and reset some of the edging. This is how far we had come by 2nd June. The Chilean Lantern Plant to the left needed considerable pruning to enable safe passage along the path.
On 3rd June Jackie reset the iron wheels bordering the grass patch.
By 22nd June the task was complete.
Jessica and Imogen explored the path on 1st November.
Later, they set off down it in search of pumpkins which they carried back to the house.
Here is the view on 7th September 2015.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s glorious lamb jalfrezi and perfect pilau rice, followed by lemon mousse. We both drank Kingfisher.
The transformation looks magical without seeing the work that went on in between the before and after photos. 🙂 The girls look so cute and happy. 🙂
Thank you , Mary
I can’t say enough about your work in the garden – it is an inspiration!
Great job with the garden and great meal too !
Thanks, Sylvie
So when do you open to the public. These pictures strain even English adjectives. Pulcritudinous? Does that work? You and the boss have done an amazing job
Thank you, Geoff. Plan is for next year with Milford on Sea Open Gardens. I get your meaning.
Ah ha! I’ll look out for it.
Wonderful – and for children the paths and gardens would be magic!
Thanks, Bruce. They are.
So marvelous is your garden….a most apt environment for a beautiful little girl in a striped shirt, yellow hoodie, red/blue/pink jams, cerulean tights and aqua sandals!
Oh how I laughed – and had to go back and check out Jessica’s outfit!
I hope you don’t think that was criticism, Becky. I adore how children choose their clothes when free to do so. Some mothers (like mine) wouldn’t allow that and imposed adult notions on how things should “match”. Fortunately, if allowed to express it, children have wonderful aesthetic taste!
I agree with Becky
Absolutely, Cynthia. Thank you
I didn’t think that was a criticism for a moment! Just a joyful observation. Jessica’s mother is my sister and I know she would agree with you 100% 🙂
Absolutely
This was a lovely photo story. The girls are so pretty. x
Many thanks, Sabiscuit
Beautiful!!!
Thank you, in567
What a wonderland for children–and Jessica and Imogen do look happily enchanted.
Thank you, Lisa. They are great to entertain
Like night and day! Beautiful transformation. You must have some grand Easter Egg Hunts in that gorgeous garden!
Thanks, Oscar. We do
What adorable little girls Derrick – the pumpkin was quite heavy for Imogen, but she seemed quite happy wandering about in your lovely garden.
Thanks you, Mary
What a land of magic and enchantment! What beautiful and lucky girls. The joy of pumpkin selecting – and yes let it be the one almost too big to carry! I adore the iron wheel border. Thanks for the lovely garden meander as winter nips at my heels this morning.
Many thanks, Seedbud
Looking wonderful, Derrick. A labor of love!
Thank you, Eliza. It is.
How wonderful to see Jessica and Imogen exploring the path. 🙂 Beautiful post, Derrick.
Thank you, Amy
Surely that is Heaven 🙂
Thank you, Monica