During the last three years Jackie has made several failed attempts to grow gauras, which we both like. This year she has researched their preferred conditions. They like well drained dry soil and plenty of sunshine. This would explain why I never had any trouble growing one in France, where it would experience weeks unattended at a time. We therefore took a trip to Otter Nurseries for my birthday present to her. Three were quickly chosen. Then she spotted a nicotiana sylvestris. All hers had died this year. So one was added to the trolley. Then she
admired an Eye of the Tiger rose, so we came home with them all. The wind was still strong enough to make the position of the pots perched on the table too precarious for comfort, so
the smaller plants were placed on the patio paving,
while The Head Gardener planted the Eye of the Tiger in the recently cleared Palm Bed.
We then enjoyed convivial conversation with Shelly who arrived with another present and card.
This evening we dined at Rokali’s where Jackie enjoyed ponir makhani, and I enjoyed Naga Chilli prawns; we shared mushroom rice and Kulsa Naan, and both drank Kingfisher. Jackie also relished home-made jalibi cooked to order – whenever we normally see this on a menu it is never available – not so here.