Today was once more hot, humid, and overcast.
This morning I printed a copy of my recent photograph of Aaron for his parents. His A.P. Maintenance tasks included the repair of
the door of the Orange Shed which had managed to beat the shed itself to collapsing;
and to level the uneven, sagging, brick footpath which had kept tripping me up in the
Rose Garden, from the south west corner of which can be viewed
this hydrangea and fuchsia Magellanica.
Chequerboard is another fuchsia hanging beside clematis Niobe which scales the Gothic Arch;
clematis Madame Julia Correvon forms a serpentine diagonal with her neighbour sidalcea;
another clematis tops the arch spanning the Phantom Path in this view from the Cryptomeria Bed to the greenhouse;
today’s final scene contains two more clematis climbing the kitchen wall, among petunias, pelargoniums, fuchsia Delta’s Sara, Erigeron and more.
After lunch I spent some time clearing up clippings from Jackie’s morning maintenance and carrying trug-loads to the compost bins. Reading occupied the rest of my afternoon.
This evening we dined on succulent roast lamb; crisp roast potatoes including ipomoea batatas; crunchy carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli; with meaty gravy. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Rioja.
Such a picturesque scene outside of your kitchen!
Thank you very much, Crystal. The little Erigeron try to get into the house 🙂
Wow!! And this is just one small vista around the house <3
X Thanks very much, Pauline.
The kitchen garden is stunning. Such a nice coloured wall too and I love the hat planted with flowers.
Thanks very much, Susan. The hat is made of lead by a local artist. I’m pleased you noticed it.
Beautiful as always!
Thank you very much, Sandra.
That sounds like a very pleasant way to spend a Sunday. Ours is also quite hot, but the humidity isn’t bad at all.
I’m much happier without the humidity, Liz. Thanks very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick. We got hit with the big blast of humidity today. It will soon be gone, however.
Oh, the garden looks splendid. That last picture is my favorite.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Knowing how busy you are makes me appreciate your visits even more.
My pleasure, Derrick!
The garden continues to delight! And I love the kitchen wall, covered with flowered hats! It’s finally cooled off a little here — low 80’s rather than low 90’s for the next few days!
Thanks very much, Janet. I’m pleased you noticed the lead had.
Fabulous!
Thanks a lot, Jill.
It is very hot and humid here, as well. It will be near 100 F tomorrow.
But your garden looks bright and comfortable. That kitchen garden wall shot is stunning!
Thanks very much, Merril. That is what we look at when sitting on the patio. I hope you cool down soon.
Beautiful garden and flowers and your path is looking very good 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue.
Always a pleasure Derrick to visit your beautiful garden, taste your wine, and see what travels and natures joy you share with us.. <3
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Thank you Derrick for all the wonderful flower photos, and definitely my 69th birthday (20th) has begun in bright and colourful way….
Happy Birthday Ivor.
Thank you Jackie, 😊💙🌏
Many happy returns, Ivor, my friend.
Thank you Derrick, and my birthday is going to continue for a few more days yet 😊😉
🙂
The kitchen wall scene is absolutely delightful.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
Stunning garden and wow that last photo.
Thanks a lot, Gary.
Your garden is so charming just lovely
Thank you very much, More.
You’re welcome Derrick
Everything is beautiful. The orange shed looks great, and I love the kitchen wall! Glad you took time to relax this afternoon.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. Crouching to pick up stuff puts such pressure on the knees – but I must exercise them. A rest is then essential.
It sounds like you found a good balance.
My balance is tricky still 🙂
I understand. Take care of you!
🙂
So beautiful!!
Thanks very much, Patsy
It’s been a while since I looked in….. great to see your beautiful garden again.
Thank you very much, Rambler
Your gardens look lovely.
Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
I love those colors. And that small garden shed is eye-catching.
Thanks very much, Arlene.
The shed is an excellent photographic candidate in your romantic garden. I must say though it has severe competition from the floral population. The kitchen is a secret bower that churns out delicacies on a regular basis.
Thanks very much, Uma. I especially like your description of the kitchen.
What are ipomoea batatas?
Sweet potatoes – part of the convolvulus family. I wanted to avoid saying two types of potato. 🙂 Thanks a lot, Sheree.
They’re very good for you Derrick – lots of fibre!
🙂 Thanks again.
I enjoyed this tour of the gardens, Derrick and Jackie! They are tended with love and an artist’s eye.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia.
Your garden is alive with color and joy! 🙂
How nice of you to give Aaron’s parents that wonderful photo of him! 🙂
Aaron does such important work! Glad the path is now even and safe to walk on.
I look forward to hearing about what you are reading.
Sweet potatoes and Potato potatoes pair well together!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I am half way through Love in the time of Cholera. XX
I love the kitchen wall area – absolutely beautiful.
Thank you very much, Sue.
I have said it before but will say it again – delightful!
That is perfectly acceptable repetition, Andrew. 🙂
Stunning. Love the way the wood of the shed tones in with the colour of the blooms.
Thanks very much, Libre
What did Aaron do to the shed door?
Put new hinges on it, having removed rusted ones, reinforced the back, and levelled it up. Thanks very much, Helen.
Good job done then!
🙂
Beautiful colours.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Your rose garden is as splendid as ever, Derrick, but poor Florence is hardly visible among all this profusion of clematis.
Indeed, Dolly. Thank you very much
You are very welcome, Derrick.
You guys, I remember when you first started on that wall. I loved it then, but I had no idea the work of art it would become. That picture is just stunning! What abundance!
Thank you very much, Jodie. I had no idea, either 🙂
<3
I know I’ve said it several times but really it looks like a piece of heaven 🌸🌸🌸
That repetition is perfectly acceptable, Ribana. 🙂 Thanks very much.
Pretty much the prefect description of an English summer’s day in the garden. 🙂
I’m pleased, Widders. Thanks a lot
the kitchen garden is so picturesque! every bloom in your garden is beautiful! such a spray of colors! our clematis is not doing well. it needs to be replanted come fall. 🙂 🙂
Thank you very much, Lola. Good luck with your clematis.
So pretty!
Thanks very much, Leslie
Your kitchen wall is simply amazing!
Thanks very much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick!