Name: Paul Anguiano Richland, WA (Zone 7a) GW & DG: tropicalaria
Waterlilies in the koi pond.
I believe this bloom and foreground leaves are Augustus McCray from Texas Water Lilies. The quilted large pads behind are Euryale Ferox.
Mid-Columbia Gardens Geodesic Greenhouse
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.