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On another balmy morning I began a tour of the gardens at the front of the house, where
fuchsia Delta’s Sarah blends with the pink Japanese anemones framed by white ones and Michaelmas daisies;
and myrtle
and solanum continue flowering.
Outside the kitchen window, spritely spring poppies emerge alongside ripened sedum,
not far from sprawling autumn crocuses flanked by gauras and geraniums.
This tiny white fuchsia adds variety to the Rose Garden,
and honeysuckle hangs on in there.
Pink is a frequently encountered colour.
The still prolific dahlias Bishop of Llandaff are a richer red, still attracting the bees in their New Bed playground. This whacking great bee bulldozed a smaller boy from this flower with a thumping thud. (I am indebted to Barrie Haynes for correcting the sex of the bullied bee – it is a girl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_(bee)
He sloped off to another flower. Comparison of the bees against the similarly sized stamens will demonstrate what a big bully we have.
This evening we dined on beefburgers, mashed potato and swede, and cauliflower cheese. I drank Doom Bar.
Autumn doesn’t seem to hurting your garden at all, Derrick. All that work you and Jackie put into it is really paying off!
Have a wonderful evening.
Very many thanks, GP
Goodness! Me first in today? I’m not keen on fuchsia variants usually (most are bred too big, countering the delicacy of the original) but I like your mini white ones. Our (basic variety) have recently surged into full bloom.
Many thanks, Paul
Bees and cauliflower cheese. Like.
Thanks Mary.
First time I’ve seen Mrytle, Derrick. I’m going to look it up now. It it was big enough, I would like to wear it as a hat.
I could see you in that, Ginene. Too small though. Thanks
Wow! Everything is beautiful, Derrick. I was unable to pick a favorite. Kudos to you and Jackie!
Many thanks, Jill
The myrtle is gorgeous. I hope you’re resting well at the moment and that you will have a lovely Sunday.
Thanks very much, SB.
Such a color explosion- love your photos so much
p.s. Derrick I have my blog in private for a time while I am working on it. I hope you will come over and clicky-click so I can add you. I’d like to add everyone but I think they don’t know I’m not there yet 🙂
Thanks, Pleasant. I have been getting the occasional notification that a post is private and I have to ask for access, but no information as to how to do that! Done, now
That might explain why a few people are unhappy with me 🙁
There have been all kinds of glitches lately
Does it smell as Heavenly as it looks?
Afraid not, Mommer. Thank you
Here I was thinking how huggable that bee looked! I guess there are bullies in the insect world, too. Lovely dahlias! And the myrtle is beautiful as well.
Thank you, Lisa.
What on earth is Doom Bar? A beer? What great names for drinks and beers in your neck of the woods.
I’m wondering that too, they sound quite iviting and inticing
It is a beer named after a place in Cornwall. Sharp is the name of the brewer
Thanks, Cynthia G. A beer brewed by Sharps in Cornwall
Got it, thanks!
So beautiful, Derrick. You and Jackie have created such a beautiful haven.
Many thanks, Merril
These are such wonderful pictures. Just beautiful!
Many thanks, Moushmi
Beautiful garden. I love the September’s quietness.
Found it, Inese. Thanks for the comment and for the tip (helping me restore this disappeared comment)
Happens with me often – I probably press on some combination of keys accidentally.
Perhaps that’s what I did
I’ve tried twice with myrtle and have yet to succeed. What’s the Head Gardener’s secret?
We inherited it, Jessica. Thank you.
A floral autumn. The honeysuckle is lovely and pink is a great colour in the garden.
Many thanks, LL/PS
Wow so beautiful
Many thanks, Lynn
Very nice click
Thank you, Vikey