Back from vacation....

I tried in the morning, the evening, it is SUCH a BEAUTIFUL flower. I know, you guys see me write this all the time, but its elegance is something to treasure, isn't it llilyfan?

The girls and I made these stepping stones last year (thanks Moby) and I thought havingmany of those species, recurved ones nearby the stones would be lovely. And, I must say, I'm really enjoying it.

Because I love it then find space for it, I can't say my gardening style will win any hearts. But I truly adore what I plant and enjoy the blooms. And when it turns out neat a time or two, well, that's enough for me.

Just stunning . . . all of them

Mags, sometimes I think that such beauty is meant to be enjoyed and admired only in person. The true beauty of Morden Butterfly and many others escapes capture by the camera.

My gardens will never win awards either mags, but they have won my heart and that is the only thing that counts. I think I will quit apologizing for my cluttered and chaotic cottage style of gardening!

I really don't think any of you have anything to apologize for. We are way harder on ourselves than we need to be (except for me. :) ).

yeah sure Diann! I could have written your comment. :-p

How tall is your Godzilla going to get? I'm guessing it's an OT?

Ha, this is for Mary Mobilina "Go go go Godzilla!" I've been wanting to do that all day. :) LOL

LOL ya goof

7 or 8 feet I think. It's larger than it was last year.

'Geisha Girl' from my front window. The only bad thing about being over 7 feet tall is that her fragrance I need that step ladder to obtain.

Priceless beauty.

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Ooooh Mags, it is so lovely!! :)

Thanks ;)

Gives me great expectations for my new Japanese hybrids, I hope they grow up to be as beautiful as yours.

It's the greatest compliment coming from you llilyfan. I'd just about bet money that yours will too and it won't take long either.

Aw shucks...

Wow great "Geisha Girl", Tracey - wonderful!!!!

^_^

'Meriwether'

Who knows who this one is. I moved a bunch of stuff last year and this straggler got left behind.

'American Spirit'

We had torrential rains and hail last night and I am constantly reminded on how resilient these beauties are. Fragile? Not really.

This is a numbered Queen Strain...P2106

Another numbered Queen from Buggy Crazy
GEXR 10

Very nice. :)

This is Queen GEXR 8

I really like all the hues of color scattered with the spots. GEXR 10 has a bit smaller of a flower than GEXR 8

I have a Queen Strain lily from Buggy, but I have no idea if it has a number or not...

But those are lovely. :)

I like them because not only of the color, but of the heat tolerance ;)

More beauties . . keep them coming!

Love those Queens!

One that I think no one has posted yet.

"Royal Song" think it is an LA according to the leaves and texture of them.

Maxine

This is one of my lily beds.
Hope you can see it ok.

Maxine

I really like 'Royal Song' Maxine. It's really nice.

Max, you lily bed looks so nice! :)

That is only one of 5.

Going to have to trade with some one this fall as lilies sure have increased.

Maxine

Max,
Your beds are breathtaking . . . you have so much room!

We cross posted; another breath taking pic!

You have so much stuff in there, it looks so full and vibrant.

Great landscaping, Maxine....that last one with your house to the side would be a great postcard picture!

^_^

Oh no kidding, Steve is so right abou that being postcard or calendar material.. You need to submit it to Dave's picture contest for the DG Calendar. :)

Great idea. What about you Ticker, you have some awesome shots of your beds. Shouldn't the whole calendar be lilies? :0)

Mags, you're kind of like the pot calling the kettle black. You should be showing some of your garden shots, m'dear. :)