Wow! That's great that you have so many vegetables Cal!

Cal, in response to your query:
Hand cart is usually used, one with stair climbing ability, though sometimes we move them by hand, depends on the distance. There's at least 9 or 10 giant pots stored over winter in the basement, 17 to 22 inch OD range, the largest holding 2 cu ft of soil over several inches of styrofoam pellets.

Here's some Gloriosa Lilies from yesteryear -

1st up - Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'
















Gloriosa superba 'Greenii -

Gloriosa carsonii -

Wow! The lilies are beautiful @jmorth!

Thanks Kim

KFredenburg said:Wow! The lilies are beautiful @jmorth!

I agree with Kim.....what a display.

Thanks for all the pics, Jack.
Is there a special soil mix or chill necessary?
I've had a few, and they really are eye-catching, but never
seem to multiply. Any tips for growing them?

Hand cart is usually used, one with stair climbing ability, though sometimes we move them by hand, depends on the distance. There's at least 9 or 10 giant pots stored over winter in the basement, 17 to 22 inch OD range, the largest holding 2 cu ft of soil over several inches of styrofoam pellets.

How does the hand cart climb stairs? I could use one like that!
Are the styrofoam pellets to keep the soil in or keep it from getting too wet?

@EscondidoCal
Soil used is Miracle Grow. No chill needed.
My cultural notes are at bottom of this page - Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana')
Mine usually double every year. Had so many, gave tons away.
Styrofoam pellets added to be sure the pots drain well and to reduce weight
This looks like the stair climbing hand cart we use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0799FWDR5/
And. thanks for the acorn.

That cart looks like a back-saver......way cheaper than
back surgery. I may get the 330 lb model.
Thanks for the link.

Our dog enjoying the new lawn:

Precious!

KFredenburg said:Wow! The lilies are beautiful @jmorth!

Happy lil puppy💗

I saw a toad/frog idea in a magazine, but instead attracted these guys:
https://garden.org/thread/view...

The turkeys enjoying the rain after 100 degree weather:

Thanks for the acorn Cal!

Love the chorus line.

Little baby frog in our grass! (He's one of the tiniest frogs I've seen. Just compare him to the small blades of grass.)

Karen

Love little Kermies.

Several times I've started to water a pot, only
to have one pop out as if to say, "Hey! Watch it!"

We had lots earlier in the year, just a few now.
Amazing how loud those little guys get looking for love.

Karen

Australian "Laidback", aka Labradoodle,
as opposed to Rhodesian "Ridgeback".

Part of these Happy Day Funny Dog Photos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...