Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Stella D'or

Honest to Betsy this has been one of the most frustrating growing seasons I've dealt with in the past few years.  We had a wet, cool spring despite predictions.  Then the weather turned hot and dry to the point the local farmers are begging for rain.  We sure could use a few days of just a nice, gentle down pour!  a couple of days ago I looked out to see a bit of yellow.  Well in the heat of the dryness I figured it was a weed so didn't hurry out to investigate but when I did look what I found!

stella d'or
Peeping up through the slope that we haven't ripped out yet were two gorgeous Stella D'or lilies.  I have not been watering this garden as it is slated for a rip-out so pretty much it is on its own.  Except now that I seen these gorgeous blooms I'm going to water if need be and mark where the plants are that I want to transplant. 

I've had Stella d'Or is two gardens now.  They really are good performers almost thriving on neglect and yet still putting on a good show.   Don't you think they are gorgeous?  What a nice surprise in the heat of a dry summer!

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
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4 comments:

  1. LindaG8:18 AM

    Looks like they definitely like your dry weather. But I do hope you get some rain. :)

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  2. Super Mom8:56 AM

    Finally got a good rain last night. I expect the gardens to start popping again shortly. Rain forcasted for later this afternoon too. Yipee.

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  3. Garden Gnome10:34 AM

    Hi Linda :) We finally got a little rain last night. Here's hoping for more. A good soaker rain would really be welcomed!

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  4. Garden Gnome10:37 AM

    Hi Super Mom :) Lucky you! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that more rain comes soon.

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