READY TO CELEBRATE .. heucherellas and other fellas.

what a wonderful garden and blog ~ thanks TT you have started the celebrations off beautifully, i can nearly smell that lilac from here
love those Omphalodes “Starry Eyes"
i do hope conker doesnt really get flagged ~ he is much too beautiful!

absolutly brilliant Terra, gave me the best laugh and smile in ages, conker looks like he is laughing in the first pic of him with budgie, so funny, great pictures and captions, enjoyed every min, enjoy the special day, the boys look exctited flags and all ;o)) xx

Nice to see Conker's ready for Friday! I hope to spend it in the garden, grafting away but I'll probably stop for a cuppa between 10.45 and 11.30 .... can't be bothered with all the faffing about before that :)

Everyone and everything looking great Terratoonie, brought a smile on a cool breezy Tuesday ☼☼ :-))

Your garden is looking as gorgeous as ever! So much colour, those pansies don't look real! Can I ask, how big is your garden? We're moving house soon and will have a 35'x25' garden to play with :)

Thanks for a big smile . . . and Conker seems to be smiling too! Love the photo of lilac in dappled sunshine.
Btw, recently someone asked me if my Omphalodes was 'Starry Eyes' - how can I tell?? Thanks TT :))

Brilliant, do you write adult books for those who are children at heart. If not you should.

Thanks Bjs ...
your comment interested me because I had been tempted to put a sub-heading on this blog "for the young at heart" ...
I don't write books, but I did once send a story I created to a magazine and it was published... ironically, about a cat and a canary !

Hi Sheila..
The lilac is gorgeous this year.. I grew the whole shrub from a twig I was permitted to take off a bush en route to the co-op store ..Lol.

I think your Omphalodes would be Starry Eyes if the flowers are same as mine... i.e. blue and white.. not solid blue... that's about as much as I can offer... I hope that helps !

Thank you Emma..
good luck in your new home... I'll ask Conker and Truffle to measure my gardens some time :o)

Hello Mavis...
I find that the "pretend world" is often a nicer place to be than the "real world".. I'm sure you know what I mean ;o) Yes, breezier today...

Hi Donna ...
good idea to take a gardening break to see the TV for the most memorable moments of Friday :o)

Thanks, Sandra ..
Conker is so obliging with posing for filming LOL... but, of course, both of my dogs want to be in every photo, so they have to sometimes take turns ;o)

Thank you Sticki... we're all trying hard not to get flagged ;o)

What a great blog TT, conker & truffle are a pair of stars.. along with the rest of the cast, last but by no means least (imagine a fanfare as I can't write one) the film producer.. take a bow TT! lol!

Hi Helenium...
Thanks ..
I couldn't have done it without my actors and crew ;o)

what a gorgeous garden.. mine definatly needs some more work done. but yours along with your humorous blog have made more determined to get up and get to work on some more of the garden.

yes they certainly enjoy the camera Terra, casper the same when i get the camera out he thinks its to take pics of him hahaa, dont you just love em lol

that carnaval de nice tulip is amazing and i love the white clematis ~ is it a montana variety?
i think you should write some more TT if you got the first one accepted thats incredibly rare!!

Hi Hchristy .. thank you, and please don't forget your camera to take photos of your work in progress !

Sandra ... I guess Casper is same as my dogs, very disappointed if I have the camera out just to photograph my flowers etc... Lol.

Sticki ... I'm not sure on the clematis... do you mean the one near Conker, or the one on which Budgie crash-lands ? I'll try to look up the names..

i love the one with conker and the flag, the one budgie has luckily landed on safely and the one by the lilac ~ i like them all ~ so any one name will do ~ dont worry!

what a wonderful blog, and such an incredible garden, so much help from all your little friends, I think maybe Budgie needs some more flying lessons, well done Conker hope you have not got to hold the flag until friday,

Everyone has turned up for the big event in your garden Terra and have to say they all look spruced up and raring to go, can`t blame then in such lovely surroundings, Conker has done a grand job guiding budgie to his landing runway, Truffle is obviously keeping Dougal in line, guess he thinks he looks a wee bit absentminded, its great to see Wallace and Gromit arriving in time and getting to grips for the big occasion. All looking very patriotic, a pleasure to see.....
Lovely blog with your usual smashing photo`s......

Thanks Yorks and Lincs ...

Great to have so much support from the Eastern counties of England...LOL..

Conker was in charge of props and Truffle's job was "continuity" ..lol...

Crocus has volunteered to give Budgie the flying lessons ;o)

Just wonderful TT and crew and rent-a-crowd Lol. !! You could make a movie TT. Thanks great blog.

Hi Grandmage ... Thanks ...
We're glad you like our blog ...
... you're obviously another of the "young-at-heart" ones... :o)

A very entertaining blog, Its great to see Conker and Truffle so happy and ready for the celebations, you garden looks as stunning as ever and you have built up quite a crowd waiting for the show to begin! Im still smiling;0))

As usual another fantastic blog. Your imagination runs riot Tt and I love it. Your garden is fantastic too.

Thanks Cinderella and Pansypotter ..

I enjoy my imaginary world and I'm lucky that my pets are happy to have fun with me there...lol..

My gardens have been growing like crazy this year...
and you're right ...
... quite a crowd of characters these days ...
... and cast of "extras" seems to get bigger by the minute !

Ahhh lovely blog TT.... lovely pics of your doggies and plants.... your garden looks lovely....

Lovely Terratoonie - you have a wonderful garden - really nice pictures and funny story :):):

TT, your garden is definitely ready and waiting for us visitors to stroll round, and what a show it`s putting on,
from the beautiful Tulip through to the Clematis and Lilac. I`ve felt thoroughly entertained by all of your cast, and I think that secretly you`re that fairy at play.
Thanks for a very delightful and entertaining blog.

Thank you Holly, Paul and Stroller ...
Lovely comments from you all ...
... much appreciated ...
...wish I could send you some of that lilac aroma ...

that really is an excellent blog terra, garden is lovely with lots of colour, you made me smile with wallace and gromit's travels... very entertaining. :-))

Such fun Terra!-- I do love the happy mole family-- I don't remember seeing them before have they just moved in?
hugs and fussies for Conker and his 'team' xxx

Thanks Surreylad and Pamg ~

I'm pleased Wallace and Gromit entertained you ...

... the moles were there last year, but maybe on a different paving stone... they tunnel around a lot when we're not looking ;o) Lol. xxx

great blog TT, lots going on in your garden..lots of colour too..:o)

true... I moved them out of their tunnels in my garden with drinks cans on canes....but yours would be welcome :o))

Thank you Joanella :o)
Pam.. the mole sextet are very well-trained ... ;o)

Lovely as always TT, the woods in Sussex were crowded with bluebells at the weekend, unfortunately they are already going over. Love all your varied sections in the garden.

Thanks, Bob...
I guess the early warm weather has brought the bluebells into flower sooner than usual ...

Your garden is looking gorgeous as usual TT! I see your imagination has run riot again, I'd love to live in your head for a while, and have a wee respite from the outside world!
By the way, your lovely garden is such an inspiration to me, that I sowed a packet of Aubretia seeds called: 'Cheeky Mix' (couldn't resist the name!)...and now I have 56 transplanted seedlings! Eeeek!! And there are more popping up every day! ((Hugs!)) to you and the glamorous guys!! Waving my flag for Friday from way over here! Can't wait! I love a good wedding!

Thanks Libet... well done with your aubrieta seeds :o)

Beautyful plants. Beautyful Conker and Truffle. Nice expressions on Gromit and Dougle but alas Tiny jealous you have a more handsome Tweety pie . Very pleasing blog thankyou.

Wonderful blog, TT, your plants and ornaments seem as well behaved as Conker and Truffle! I had to laugh at poor Truffle being 'flagged', bless him, butter wouldn't melt. I must admit I am a bit peeved that your ducklings have hatched before mine :)

Hello Gee ... Thank you ..
I hope you have some lovely ducklings ...

... at least Dougal and Truffle were "flagged" with the Union Flags the correct way up ... Lol.

Your garden is looking absolutely gorgeous! Love to see that your dogs are enjoying it too. :-)

Thanks Red aly ...
I couldn't do the work without my canine garden-helpers :o)

You have a beautiful garden Terratoonie..:))

Thank you Michaella ...
Lots in flower at this time of year ... :o)

Nice job there TT, a lovely place to stroll in and enjoy. You have inspire some people 4 sure. Keep at it.

I hope the weather is fine on Friday TT so you can enjoy the garden party after viewing the wedding. Go easy on the ale though. Another brilliant blog.

what can i say, wonderful blog , garden, and not forgetting the two canine stars

Hi Adoons, Scotsgran ...
Possible showers tomorrow, and the gardens sure need it ... I hope the rain all falls on my gardens and not on London...

Thanks Ann ...
Conker and Truffle send <hugs> x

Hi Terratooonie, What can i say .what a lovely way for me to start my day. Wonderfull !!And it gave me a laugh when i was eating my breakfast. I will have to see if Gromit will let me have a go on his bike hehe. and as allways beutiful Conker . what a wonderful blog.And the Flowers just stuning .

Hi Sue ...
Many thanks... Yes, you are welcome to visit and try out the motorbike.. Lol...

Conker and Truffle send <hugs> x

Enjoyed that TT - your garden's lovely.

Thanks Sheila ... :o)

Georgeous photos as always TT.....

Just beautiful,Terra..and love your planting,and your big family too...They are sooo well behaved .:o)

Thank you Milky and Bloomer ...
Plants, pets and flags all behaving well today ;o)

Glad to see they are patriotic..:o) Just seen Princes William and Harry arriving at the Abbey..They look so dashing !..

Your gardens look as colourful as ever TT :o))

Thank you Hywel :o)

I hope you were all suitably impressed with the bride, groom and the ceremony. Is the ginger ale flowing or are you all on water only ?

Hello Scotsgran...
Crocus the budgie had the best time ever .. enjoyed the whole wedding ... and is enjoying all the repeat footage equally as much .;o)

We are all on cups of tea here :o) x

Tt...I love these Blogs of yours...it's pure theatre...with hard-work and inspiration...of course Conker is just gorgeous and seems to understand the role he plays centre stage...as is Truffle

...lovingly illustrated

Thank you Giroffle ...
Very kind words ...

This blog is a follow-on to my last year's Gravel Gardens blogs, especially http://www.growsonyou.com/terratoonie/blog/12304-gravel-gardens-latest-news-from-gromit-o

...where Wallace and Gromit had to leave the Gravel Gardens to go to the city for a photo-shoot because they were invited to feature on the Christmas postage stamps... ;o)

what a fantastic garden, I love little animals too I will post some pictures, somebody stuck chewing gum on my teddy, and smashed down my chrysanths which were all staked and ready to rock, they pulled out the stakes and broke them in too. I do feel sometimes like giving up, then I see your garden, and off we go again. xxx

Hi Patricia ... Thanks ..
Sorry to read your garden was damaged ...
... why are some people so unkind ?

Glad to know you're back on track ... :o) xxx

Fantastic blog, still smilling! Your garden and plants look great! Nice to see Conker and Truffel playing there part!

Your blog-in-pictures is wonderful, beautiful garden and flowers and lovely (patriotic) dogs too, I enjoyed that immensly

Thanks Lawley and Garden boy ...
Conker and Truffle say hi to you both :o)

Great garden and funny blog lol

Thanks Bill :o)))

Terra...you've done it again! :) You must have such fun planning and plotting your story line with all your "helpers" and it's so much fun to read your blogs and see your beautiful garden.

There also must be no end to your patience at getting all these photos on GoY....it always frustrates me so much as it seems to take such a long time. So well done to you.

I wish I could smell the lilac too...it looks so pretty and is a fond childhood memory of mine as many of my family had those in their gardens.

Hi Whistonlass...
Thanks for your lovely comments ... I'm sending you the aroma of the lilac through your computer screen ..lol.

Yes, for my blogs, it is time-consuming sorting out all my photos etc. but it is fun too, because it means that at least for a while, I'm in a make-believe world, which is a safer place, and where there are always happy endings ! ;o)

Hi TT. Wonderful blog and pics, as usual. Wish I had so many colourful plants in my garden at the moment. I've had a nice show of Dicentra, the old pansies are flowering well, and my gold rose has a number of buds on it, and thats about it. Lovely to see the boys looking so handsome and patriotic. Bet they had a wonderful day. ;o))

Hi Linda ...
Thank you ... Lots of roses are in bud now...
I bet your gold rose will look lovely ... :o)

Hope so TT. It was lovely last year, and has a wonderful perfume. :o))

Brilliant blog, entertaining, colourful, beautiful garden. : o )

Thank you Shirley .. :o)))

only just catching up with blogs ................. dont know how i missed this ........ just fab , you should do this on telly . your brill at it , gave me a big smile ........and i def needed cheering up to day ;0))))

Hi Cristina ...
thanks... I hope you are more cheery this evening...

You've done well catching up on blogs..
I think the only blog you missed is Conker's Front Garden blog from 16th April ...

Your gardens are looking lovely now...
... the gravel area is especially nice :o)

Brilliant blog as always, like your fairies as well,Tread careful fairies at play.it great.:)))

Thanks Clarice ...
Funny thing is the "Fairies at Play" sign was a gift from one friend, and then another friend who hadn't seen my sign, by coincidence, bought me the fairy... so I put the two together :o)))

Great if you went out looking for something like that you'd never find anything :o))

Exactly... Lol. :o)

What a fabulous blog - I love it.

Hello Pip....
... many thanks from myself and canine helpers :o)

Great blog as usual Tt...loved it...hugs and kisses to the lovely Conker and Truffle xxx

Conker and Truffle send hugs and xxx to you, Moti, and to Remi. :o)

still catching up lol will ck it out !!!

Hi Cristina ..
I'm also trying to catch up ..
... not easy, is it !!!

Hi Terra, I know this comment is VERY late ... I've only just seen it, being a relatively new member. Some lovely photos and extremely funny. Obviously from the response, many others enjoyed it too. You have quite a fan club (and great sense of humour). I guess this was prior to the last Royal Wedding, was it really almost 3 years ago ?... Frightening. PS Don't worry about replying ... I know you have a lot of other catching up to do. Best wishes Alan.

Hi Alan ..
Thanks for visiting my blogs and for your kind words ...

Over the past 5 or 6 years I've written lots of 'story' blogs ... here's another you might like, when you have a few spare minutes on GoY ...

http://www.growsonyou.com/terratoonie/blog/16552--the-queue-for-the-loo

Terra.

Look forward to it. I'll take a look later, must go and get the tools out and "get cracking" ... a lot to do today.

Yes ... I meant for a rainy or snowy day !