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May 19, 2014 12:17 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
That takes care of Floyd Cove. I have 100 photos to re-size, then I can post some from Ladybug Gardens.

What a photographer really needs is three assistants:

one to hold a large umbrella over the flower on really bright days

one to put a number on a stick (like they do when shooting movies)

and one to keep copious notes.

Dream on.
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May 19, 2014 1:35 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Final garden seen: Ladybug (Hansen)

We didn't make it to Ladybug garden last year because by the time we were ready to go, we were worn out. If you went to the Mecca last year, you will recall that it was probably 10 degrees hotter last year than it was this year, and people were hot and tired.

So it was that we met Dan Hansen for the first time on Saturday. He's an interesting guy, and if he was any more laid back he'd be horizontal (and I mean that as a compliment).

My first impression of Ladybug Garden was that it has an unprepossessing appearance (I've always wanted to be able to use that word), but as we all know, appearances can be deceiving.

His plants are laid out in rows, and the named ones have tags in front of each row. Tags, complete with prices. The only problem was that his water has so much rust in it that the labels began to turn brown very quickly. That being said, I was able to photograph the tag, and then the daylily in many cases, and probably got more names on photos in his garden than anywhere else. Some of the labels weren't totally legible, but a quick check of the good old AHS database enabled me to identify 95% of them.

Now, on the with the show:


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Beyond Borders

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Bubble Toes

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Carol Robinson

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Geneva Hot Wired

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Geneva Pinkalicious

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May 19, 2014 1:36 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued

Gentle Tradewinds

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Henry's Woman

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Ladies Love Country Boys

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May 19, 2014 1:39 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued

Bear in mind that it was every bit of 3:30 PM by the time we arrived at this garden, and the blossoms had been in full sun all day long. Most of them were holding up quite well.

Ladybug Fancy Border

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Ladybug Freebird

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Lynnessa

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Parting the Red Sea

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May 19, 2014 1:40 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued

Pish Posh

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Pleated Perfection

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Roman Senator (I want this one, even though it is $150)

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May 19, 2014 1:42 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued

Say What

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Sexy Samantha


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Shaman's Magic

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May 19, 2014 1:43 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued


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May 19, 2014 1:44 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Ladybug continued


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and that's the Mecca 2014 folks.
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May 19, 2014 1:57 PM CST
Moderator
Name: Char
Vermont (Zone 4b)
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Hurray! Thank you for posting images of your trip Jon. Hope to get down there and see the gardens during mecca week sometime.
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May 19, 2014 2:03 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
Char said: Hurray! Thank you for posting images of your trip Jon. Hope to get down there and see the gardens during mecca week sometime.


You're very welcome. I only hope that nobody thought I was monopolizing the thread......
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May 19, 2014 5:36 PM CST
Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b
Seller of Garden Stuff Region: United States of America I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dragonflies Pollen collector Garden Ideas: Level 2
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farawayfarmer said:

Wish I'd known you were going to be on the tour - we could have arranged to meet in person. My partner and I met so many nice people Friday and Saturday.


I really wasn't sure if I was actually going to go until the last minute
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May 19, 2014 6:28 PM CST
Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b
Seller of Garden Stuff Region: United States of America I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dragonflies Pollen collector Garden Ideas: Level 2
Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Hummingbirder Region: Florida Daylilies Container Gardener Butterflies
Ok here are the ones from Le Petit Jardin Gardens (Petit)

These were taken in the greenhouse. Not much was really open, it was either bloomed out or hadn't bloomed yet

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Greg Goff the new owner
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A couple of seedlings outside

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LOVELY CONFECTION


MYSTERIOUS ZODIAC


MAJORCA ISLE


MASTER'S APPROVAL
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TEMPEST IN A TEACUP


VELVET RAINBOW


EVENING IN EDEN


COLUMBIA EMERALDS


DAYS OF JOY


BOCA GRANDE
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May 19, 2014 8:11 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
tink3472 said:Ok here are the ones from Le Petit Jardin Gardens (Petit)

These were taken in the greenhouse. Not much was really open, it was either bloomed out or hadn't bloomed yet


Greg Goff the new owner


MAJORCA ISLE







I missed the greenhouse - didn't know it was open.
Last fall when we were there to make some purchases, last season's seedlings were being set out in rows inside.

I liked Majorica Isle, also.

Is Greg a new owner, or just a partner?
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May 19, 2014 8:29 PM CST
Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b
Seller of Garden Stuff Region: United States of America I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dragonflies Pollen collector Garden Ideas: Level 2
Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Hummingbirder Region: Florida Daylilies Container Gardener Butterflies
The greenhouse wasn't open to the public just certain people Ted will allow in. With too much traffic things can get messed up (scapes broke, pods knocked off) and sometimes people aren't too honest and will snag a pod or two and pocket them.

Basically, Greg is the new owner. Ted will continue to hybridize for now but wants time to do other things, Greg will handle the business aspect of it.
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May 19, 2014 8:37 PM CST
Name: John
Marion County, Florida (Zone 9a)
tink3472 said:The greenhouse wasn't open to the public just certain people Ted will allow in. With too much traffic things can get messed up (scapes broke, pods knocked off) and sometimes people aren't too honest and will snag a pod or two and pocket them.

Basically, Greg is the new owner. Ted will continue to hybridize for now but wants time to do other things, Greg will handle the business aspect of it.


Very interesting. Thanks for straightening that out.
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May 19, 2014 9:33 PM CST
Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b
Seller of Garden Stuff Region: United States of America I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dragonflies Pollen collector Garden Ideas: Level 2
Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Hummingbirder Region: Florida Daylilies Container Gardener Butterflies
Watermill Garden (Trimmer)

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Seedlings

My favorite and hopefully a future intro
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This is a seedling Trimmer gave me
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More seedlings
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Growing pineapples

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May 20, 2014 2:48 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Betty
Bakersfield, CA
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Birds The WITWIT Badge Garden Ideas: Level 1 Roses
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Wonderful pictures, John and Michele! That's my favorite too, M -- and I think the seedling he gave you is a wowser too!
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May 20, 2014 4:41 AM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
Bee Lover Garden Photography Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Daylilies Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Region: United States of America
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Almost feel like I've been to the Mecca! Great pictures John and Michele! Thank you for going to all the trouble to show pictures to the rest of us who couldn't make it to the Mecca.

I especially like all of your seedlings Michele. With so many beautiful ones, I can't even pick a favorite. May I ask what kind of camera you have that can take a 13 MB picture? I am saving money for a new one and your pictures are always so nice looking. Probably can't afford one with that much MB, but I don't even know what's out there anymore. Both of mine are over 6 years old and are only 3 MB.

John, I for one never thought you were hogging the thread. Smiling Really enjoyed all the pictures Thumbs up
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May 20, 2014 4:55 AM CST
Name: Michele
Cantonment, FL zone 8b
Seller of Garden Stuff Region: United States of America I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dragonflies Pollen collector Garden Ideas: Level 2
Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Hummingbirder Region: Florida Daylilies Container Gardener Butterflies
Art Gallery Gardens (Lambertson)

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seedlings

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May 20, 2014 4:58 AM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
Bee Lover Garden Photography Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Daylilies Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Region: United States of America
Region: Indiana Garden Art Annuals Clematis Cottage Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 2
Art Gallery Gardens is very nice looking!
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