May is probably the best month in many gardens; it certainly is here.
This never-fail rose was given to me by a gardener friend. He called it 'Pink Pixie', but I have a feeling he made-up the name.
The pool is now open, clean, and in daily use (weather permitting).
I particularly like this tiny spot in the garden. It's the steps down to our pool's pump house, and has more different plants per square foot than any other area. At the moment it is extremely aromatic.
With afternoon temperatures reaching 28 C, our au vent is being used a lot. A nice spot to relax, eat lunch, or take our evening apéritif. It's our outdoor haven, with its own 'daybed', and fridge. The nearby sound of the pool's moving water is very relaxing; perfect for that afternoon 'power nap'.
And finally, we are short of places to plant these days, but this spot became available last year as the result of our Lavatera having died. It's a very pale pink Rose with a wonderful scent. It's called André le Nôtre. I'm hoping it'll grow to fill the space well.
That's it, I'm now off to Haddock's; my proper garden!
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That looks so good. Drizzle all day here.
Looking lovely, Cro!
In the upper 20's for a while now. Swimming weather.
It's a lovely time of year; everything seems to be blooming.
The pool looks very inviting, but I bet it's darn cold!
Your garden is lush and colourful. Your outdoor haven must be wonderful in summer heat. All in all a great garden area!!
That is an exceptionally pretty rose - the pink pixie. I have always thought your au vent looks inviting.
It's been 23 C. As is always said 'It's fine once you're in'.
Ze Peeenk Peeeksy is a great 'doer', it never fails. Merci Philippe.
Pink Pixie does sound like a name a plant breeder would invent for a new variety. Power nap indeed. More like a Nanna Nap.
Pappy nap. I call it a Power Nap to impress my grandsons; but I fear it'll take more than that to impress them.
In keeping with the world trying to resurrect it's hospitality industry do you take bookings??? and where can I sign up.. Looks amazing and I would love one of your mushroom meals or even an omelette with chantrelles... just asking for a friend by the way :)
Jo in Auckland
Lovely, I especially like your well furnished sit ooterie as outdoor sitting areas are known in Scotland.
I am extremely envious. My garden was beginning to look acceptable and springlike (we are about a month behind much of the UK). However two days of full blown gale force winds has done a lot of damage and almost uprooted some of my plants.
That looks brilliant. Like a magazine image of living in France.
It's the Mock Orange that's filling our garden with scent. As you say, the best month.
I found one perfect Cepe and a few Girolles this morning; they have just been consumed in an omelette. Delicious.
I have always claimed that our sit-ooterie is the most important room in the hoose. It would be difficult to live without it.
The strong wind seems to have been quite widespread. I hope it hasn't done any permanent damage.
It's actually quite ordinary. You should see my friend Margaret Barwick's garden... amazing.
Our MO hasn't quite flowered yet. They have a wonderful scent; probably the best in the garden.
All very nice and balanced Cro.
Looking beautiful .... I love flower gardens most of all ( even though you think Haddocks is your proper garden ! ) Both of the roses are so pretty .... I’m going to look them up and see if I can get some ! XXXX
It looks beautiful. As Rachel says it is like a magazine photo.
Interesting. I missed Jennyff's comment and use of the word(s) sitooterie. It's a common Scots words but I've never heard it used outside Scotland before. I'm not sure if Jenny is a Scot but I'm pleased that it's finding favour more widely. I think it's a very descriptive word.
Everything you need there Cro - a lovely use of the space and a delightful place to live. Lucky you.
Thank you Gary. I appreciate that.
I'm not very good with flowers. I plant things that need little maintenance, and hope for the best. It seems to be working so far!
Probably just good angle shots. It's quite simple really.
Yes, it offers all we need. It's only small, but we have no 'Jones's' up with whom we need to keep.
Sorry to hear about the Lavatera's demise. It's such a flouncy blouse of a flower yet I love it. Not as much as sunflowers but then, I guess, you are surrounded by fields of sunflowers so you don't need to grow them yourself. What about paeonies? You know the tight balled ones? I swoon when I see them.
As to your sit-ooterie - yes, please.
U
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Jean
We only have one Paeony, which we acquired two years ago, and is in a large pot. So far it has produced plenty of leaves, but no flowers. Next year maybe.
Lovely day here today. All the scented flowers are performing beautifully.
With everything so green and blooming, it's hard to believe so many are dying...
Love that second to last picture of your 'au vent'... had to look that word up. Such a lovely place!
How lovely - I am very envious Enjoy.
Pink Pixie is its proper name..a good reliable variety as you have found
I rather like the Scottish word sit-ooterie for our 'au vent'. At least it tells you what to de!
Not much to be envious of Margie; we live a very simple life.
I actually looked it up today, but couldn't find anything.
I know what you mean about a "proper" garden. I am far more enthused about vegetables than flowers.
I like both bits, but there's nothing to compare with sowing seeds, watching them grow, picking, and eating. The same with planting fruit trees.
Just Google it...bred in 1961
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