What I bought and need to plant
@GardenGerty (160390)
United States
June 8, 2024 9:31am CST
This is a new lily I got at Zogie's yesterday. I left my hand in the picture so you can judge the size of the blossom. I do not know if it will get bigger next year, when growing in the soil or not.
Lilies are beautiful and quite easy care. I have some much larger lilies that will bloom soon. They were growing at the base of my foundation, and I dug them all up (I thought) and moved them to the front yard. Now I have them in the front yard, and more have shown up on the east side, growing against my foundation. I think the larger ones I have are called "trout lilies".
The problem of buying new plants is coming up with places to plant them. I will do it, though.
I got some regular "sweet basil" but also have two other kind already. Outdoor work will happen this afternoon. I got a zucchini plant, and a cucumber. Zogie gave me an ornamental geranium. I bought two kinds of tomatoes. For now, I have some indoor organizing to do.
Today I am enjoying being at home for the morning.
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@wolfgirl569 (104943)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jun
Its very pretty. Lily plants are survivors
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
8 Jun
Sounds like you made out well there! I have some flowers I need to plant. I might do it today. This would be a good day for it.
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@GardenGerty (160390)
• United States
9 Jun
I did not get much done outside. Things came up that interrupted me. I got my spicy globe basil into a pot, and the rest of my moss rose into a planter. Every thing was nice and watered from our big storms last night, but man it was humid and still. Too darn hot.
@GardenGerty (160390)
• United States
9 Jun
I have never had them even come close to lilies. Not even the day lilies.They have plenty of other green things to munch on.
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@zainkhan121 (859)
• Pakistan
8 Jun
The size of the blossom is impressive, and having your hand in the picture for scale is a great idea. It's always exciting to add new plants to your garden, but finding the perfect spot for them can be a fun challenge. The variety you have, including the trout lilies, sounds lovely. And it sounds like you have a lot of outdoor work planned for the afternoon with all those new plants to care for. Enjoy your time at home and your gardening adventures!
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@GardenGerty (160390)
• United States
9 Jun
Working with plants is very relaxing. The vegetables I got will go in large containers to grow. This lily will go in the ground in front of my house.
@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
9 Jun
That's a lovely lily. Sounds like you're going to be busy! Have a great day.