For some time now, Aaron, our very own Green Man, has been working his way through the removal of the stumps of the old grizelinia hedging that he cut down a year or two back. This morning he completed the task.
We now have several clusters of snake’s head fritillaries;
orange and yellow epimedium, which here blends well a fading daffodil;
the ubiquitous honesty;
a range of hellebores preparing to drop their seeds;
and these wallflowers fronting euphorbia.
Birds such as darting goldfinches in the cypress, and cumbersome pigeons in the copper beech just coming into leaf are busy nesting.
Reminding me of ‘And What Came Next?‘, a Red Admiral butterfly and a fly slumber alongside each other beneath
catkins dangling from the weeping birch.
For a long, leisurely, lunch Mat, Tess, Poppy, Jackie, and I joined Sam, Holly, Malachi, and Orlaith at Hoburne, Bashley, holiday home site. The food, service, and facilities were excellent. I chose a fishcake and salad starter followed by a plentiful roast beef dinner. Others also enjoyed their selections. We shared Prosecco, one glass of which was free for each of the Mothers on their day. None of us could eat a dessert. Afterwards the adults sat in the sunshine while the children played football and generally ran about.
Happy Mother’s Day to those in your family and your friends, Derrick. It is their day!!
Thanks very much, GP
Excellent.
Thanks a lot, Rabirius
It’s always good to see your garden coming out–not to mention your Green Man. Sound like you had some really good family time to top it all off.
It was a good day, Lisa. Thanks very much
Beautiful butterfly catch, Derrick. 🙂
Thanks very much, Sylvia
Stump removed, how did you dispose of it?
Aaron has a client who has an open fire. He will take the stumps to her when he has cut them up further. We may keep one or two for insect hotels. Thanks very much, Andrew.
Now that sounds like a nice way for the mothers to spend their day – and who doesn’t like the chance to watch children at play………..
Thanks very much, Pauline
Beautiful garden.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Sounds like a lovely family gathering.
Thanks very much, Laurie
the bird silhouette (first one) seems like there is a crown on its head.
we all need a good garden man like “Aaron” and love those snake’s head fritillaries
Thank you v very much, Yvette
Looks like you had a wonderful day and mother nature is beginning to come alive in your gardens.
Thanks very much, Gary
Oh! Green Man Aaron does good work! and it’s hard work! 🙂
OH! Your flowers and wildlife bring warmth, joy, and smiles! 🙂
OH! OH! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms you know and love! Especially your Mum and Jackie! 🙂 🙂
HUGS for all!!! 🙂
Oh, Very many hanks, Caroline X
What a wonderful day. Happy Mother’s Day to your beautiful Mum and Jackie!
Thanks very much, Jill. I hope your eyes are doing well
Thanks, Derrick. Yesterday was a good eye day…we’ll see what today brings. 🙂
Stunning photos. Spring definitely here now.
I’m pleased you have it too, Gary. Thanks a lot
It all looks very promising.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
We can see the benefit of all that constant hard work in your garden.
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie and the other mothers. It sounds like a lovely day!
It was, Merril. Thanks very much
Sounds like a delightful outing, Derrick. Happy Mothers Day to Jackie and all the mothers in your family!
Thank you very much, Dolly
Very welcome, Derrick
It seems the Reader is not conducive to large size images as it keeps crashing every time I try to open your weblog in it. Nevertheless, I came upon the denizens of your garden including the inalienable Green Man on the proper website. I won’t be shocked if it were to be discovered some day that he resides in a hollow somewhere in there.
Thanks very much, Uma. I am sorry you are having problems. These comments were also in Spam, but I fished them out
Ah! That does explain vanishing of some of my efforts to populate the comment box earlier.
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Aaron does a lot of hard work. Your gardens look beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! Wishing her a Happy Mothers Day. 🙂
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Some obligations kept me away from you but I’m fine!!
“The green eyes of Springtime,
Charming, as ever,
Flirting, again.”
– Michael Garofalo, Cuttings
Happy April Derrick!!!
Many thanks, Efi. A fine poem
I’ll second that. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in your family!!
Thanks a lot, John
Such wonderfully exotic plants in your fine garden Sir, those fritillaries are really ‘growing’ on me! 🙂
Not able to have dessert???? BUT THAT’S THE BEST PART!!! 😮
Sending belated Mother’s Day congratulations to Jackie, et al. 🙂 🌷💐🌹
Thanks very much from us all, Bob
Thanks goodness for your flower photos! And for Aaron. In the age of trump I need all the cheer I can get. And Happy Mothers Day to Jackie and all the other mums in your life.
Very many thanks, Leslie
I’m always impressed with your knowledge of all the flowers’ names! What a beautifully varied garden you have, Derrick. Nice to have some help with it. Looks like a lot of work!
Thanks very much, Jan. It is, indeed, especially as, since my knee replacements, I have been unable to do my bit. I often have to check the names with Jackie, aka The Head Gardener.
You take the most beautiful photos Derrick. Love how you capture nature
Thanks very much, Drew
Your garden looks delightful right now… I so want some snake’s hard fritillaries. Sounds like you had a pleasant day.
Thanks very much, Helen. They are delightful flowers
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Such a beautiful and colourful garden.
A veritable oasis.
x
Many thanks, Melanie X
The garden is beautiful, Derrick. Hurrah to Aaron for completing the stump task—sounds like no small feat.
It wasn’t, Cheryl. Many thanks
Unlike us you have a real Spring already. It looks the Mother Day was awesome in every way – the weather, the company and the good time together! Wonderful!
Thanks very much, Alexander
The garden is looking lovely. I planted snake’s head fritillaries in our garden but they gradually died out. I have that effect on many things…
Thanks a lot, Quercus. Our first location wasn’t a success – too shady we think
Yes, that might have been my problem too.
Aaron looks like he could do with a good feed and a shave, Jackie can fix the first bit, how’s your tonsorial prowess?
With a name like his we like him as he is. Actually Jackie can cut hair – she used to do mine. Thanks a lot, Brian
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