Salmon Star (in pot w/ Stargazer)
Assuredly, my last lily for this summer.

Best til last , Jack ...,.Ive been competing in a daffodil show today, and had my best ever results as a novice grower[3 champions] We have an American judge here, Kirby Fong, I think from California,.,..,What a busy 2 days, and have still got tomorrow to go-Anthony

I didn't thought that there where any rooms left in your garden for anything else than lilies.

oh Oystein- only just.....Thats why Im cutting down to miniature daffs[more room for lilies],.,I am so worn out!!

Keep those championships coming!

Simply went to buy some potting soil today, and 3 bulbs of oriental' Kabana', jumped into my trolley

I just hate it when that happens!

Three very lucky Kabanas!!

Or one very lucky Anthony!

Both!!!

Blooming time may be over in North America, but the fun continues around here! Edit added 1:20 PM. Huh? These pics uploaded much larger (like 2X larger) than what they show on my screen @ normal view. Sorry! I may try to post another different pic just to see what happens.





edit:added photo. It's the one on my avatar. I let it 'go nuts' with open cross pollenation this year.

Really the fun is a 12 month a year hobby, when you grow from seed. Isn't there just about always a season?

Oh, I agree! I check on the little ones every day--they're such a joy! And, every day now watching those seed pods closely for signs of good, full swelling. Lots of fun and enjoyment, that's for sure!

I HAVE TO check my pods every day. Some bird (I think) has discovered it likes to eat the seeds! If I wait too long, there would be nothing left...
I do like the birds, though, and it's been so peaceful most of the summer without the robins making such a fuss. The chickadees, especially, are quite a joy. I hope they aren't the culprits.

Never a slow moment gardening here, either. Today I spent most of the day repotting, cataloging, photographing two and three year old Frittillaria species seedling bulbs. And I am playing with two new potting mixes: Fafard 52 mix for most of the frits and a coir based Metro 360 for F. camschatcensis. I'll start on potted lily seedlings (that have gone dormant) tomorrow if all works out.

I have to confess as well, 'I check my liliums every day'..and what Im seeing right now is brilliant

Rick, if birds get to be a real problem, temporarily cover the plant tops or pod with panty hose (seriously). It works! You can remove it when they're no longer a problem. It doesn't block much sunlight, either--which, of course, we all have to be concerned of at this point. I'm watching four yellow finches as I'm writing this-- working over the Brown Eyed Susans for breakfast!

gwhizz said:I have to confess as well, 'I check my liliums every day'..and what Im seeing right now is brilliant

DO show!

Its only spikes[growth]!! our flowering season is November To February-but still, its enough to throw me into a spin

You're lucky you don't have to be worried with frost much--although looks like you could get pretty chilly Sunday night.

Hey Lorn: I keep forgetting to thank you mooooocho for the weather site. I use it all the time.