The bare copper beach brings clear signs of autumn to the garden, as
Jackie continues her clearance of the Palm Bed and, in particular,
the Dead End Bed. This New Zealand hebe has received heavy pruning.
The thick limb to the right of the chimney planter, and supporting the remaining branches, has been rooted from the original shrub that had been planted further back some years ago.
Here is another view from Margery’s Bed.
Jackie has removed some plants, repositioned others like the potted hydrangea ready for planting, set a profusion of spring bulbs,
and stepping stones for access during next spring’s burgeoning.
Clearance and replanting has also been carried out on the opposite side of the path.
The same treatment has been applied to other bed’s such as Margery’s which can hopefully expect a profusion of richly hued Black Beauty Dutch irises.
Here, the Head Gardener contemplates the remains of a crocosmia collection. She did most of her own compost accumulation, but left me a little.
Anticipated winds in excess of 50 m.p.h. prompted the usual emergency grounding of the wooden patio chairs.
This evening, with additional starters of tempura prawns and vegetable wantons, we dined on our second helpings of Hordle Chinese Take Away, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2018.
Looks like Jackie is a hard worker. Do you assist in these labors or do you stick to being the chronicler?
For the first three years I did my share. The knee replacements have hampered me for the last two, but I hope to be back to normal next year. Thanks very much, Judy.
Maddening to be curtailed by physical ailments but also very satisfying to watch someone else working so hard and efficiently!! You are her biographer!
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You are both so busy and take such care with the garden. I hope the winds are not too bad.
I laughed at “wantons”–vegetables can be so promiscuous. 😉
I’m so pleased you got that one, Merril. 🙂 Thanks very much.
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Ha – that made me laugh, too. Merril’s comment is hilarious.
Like you, Jodie, she doesn’t miss much.
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Doesn’t matter what you do. Planning and preparation are the keys to success!
🙂 Many thanks, Sheree
I hope the wind doesn’t do too much damage
Many thanks, Sylvie. We’ll see in the morning
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Wine is a nice way to celebrate good gardening!
Thanks a lot, Pamela
Since I have had no real garden for years, it is always informative and fun to read of the work you two do. Such a labor of love and wonderful results. I hope the winds did little damage.
Thanks very much, Cynthia. Wind continuing into the night. We’ll see tomorrow.
Best wishes.
It’s all looking very end of season – I’m always impressed with the forward planning and doing that goes into making The Old Post House Garden such a thing of beauty.
Yes – I’m taking notes of all the things I SHOULD be doing. I’m going out tomorrow to get bulbs.
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Deffo bulb time! I force myself to do it, and then get such a lovely surprise in spring! If the voles don’t eat them that is!
Deffo bulb time. I like it!
Go forth and plant Jodie 😀
Have a great weekend.
Many thanks, Mrs W. I know yours won’t be totally free, but enjoy what you can.
I will try
How it is not soaked? We’re under water her!
Gosh. That is bad. We have had very little rain – just the winds. Thanks a lot, Geoff
Hope that lovely garden fares well.
It’s still too dark to see this morning, but we live in hope. Thanks very much, Jodie
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Where’s Nugget?
Nice one, Arlene. 🙂
Hope the weekend isn’t too windy. Jackie does spend so much time tending your gorgeous garden. Rewards will definitely show themselves next spring.
They will, Sylvia. Thanks very much.
Derek recorded the Southhampton vs Leicester game today. We watched it this evening…the winds were howling. And another season comes to an end…but it’s exciting to look forward to next spring’s show. Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks, Jill. At the moment I am trying to resist turning on live for the semi final match. I record it because I want to fast forward through the chat and adverts (50 minutes at the start before kick off)
I hope the wind does not cause any damage
Thanks very much, More.
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I don’t blame you for fast forwarding the program. I record everything that is not on BBC. I don’t know how anyone can sit through and watch adverts!
Yes, the garden is beginning to show the back endish look. I’m so impressed at the way you plan ahead.
Thanks very much, Sue
Hope there is no damage from wind and weather. Be safe.
Seasons of nature, are so much like the seasons of our lives…each beautiful in their own ways, each takes some preparation and care, each gives to make the next season a success.
HUGS!!! 🙂
No real damage, Carolyn. Many thanks X
Great to see both you and Jackie following the Boy Scout motto and are Being Prepared! 🙂
I confess i was anticipating spotting Nugget somewhere amongst all those pics of Jackie and her newly-tended beds and was a little saddened not to spot him, but i expect he was on sentry duty, or, dare we hope – a date?? 🙂
Hope the winds blow away soonest.
He was keeping out of the weather. Thanks very much, Bob
That’s a wise little robin all right. 🙂
Haven’t visited for awhile, but can see lots of work has taken place and as usual the garden looks very inviting and intriguingly interesting. Inspiration for my own attempts – must get planting bulbs !!
Love the Autumn colours.
Thanks very much, Anne.
The garden is always a marvelous example of Head Gardener’s labors! Hydrangea flowers this time of year is amazing!
But – where’s Nugget?
Keeping out of the weather, GP. Many thanks 🙂
I wish that I could muster enthusiasm for spring bulb planting but alas the we weather keeps me inside!
Thanks a lot, Andrew. Ours is much milder.
Garden work goes on into the fall, and winter. Hope you are spared damage from the high winds, Derrick and Jackie, and that little Nugget remains safe.
All seems OK, Lavinia. Many thanks.
I’m looking forward to seeing the Black Beauty iris next spring. Such an intriguing name. I have a vision of it, but I’m going to resist the temptation to look for its photo online, and wait to see yours.
Many thanks, Linda
The captain’s hands are always at the helm of the ship. The chairs appear to be in repose under the watchful eyes of the owl.
🙂 Thanks very much, Uma
Jackie obviously knows that the more work in the fall, the better the spring!
Indeed, Lisa. Many thanks
It’s been fun watching Jackie prepare the garden to winter over.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick!
I don’t see Nugget involved in all this hard work. Where is Nugget?
He was keeping out of the water. Many thanks, Dolly.
Clever Nugget! Very welcome, Derrick