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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / mini lilies

« on: February 19, 2018, 02:45:44 AM »

Hi guys, long time no see!
It's way too early but I'm already thinking about Spring.
If anybody has some mini lilies to sell, I'm happy to buy a few this Spring. I'm especially looking for Chromatella, Helvola, and Pygmaea (or seeds).

Mini pink lilies would be nice too, Joanne Pring, Graziella, etc.

I hope this board is still active.

Thanks,
Laura

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Pond Chat / Re: Its November 19 and I still have blooms!

« on: November 21, 2015, 04:55:28 PM »

Splendid pics and blooms, matherfish! We are also enjoying the mild November here in CT.

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Pond Chat / Re: N. Sandra Lynn blooming today...

« on: June 07, 2012, 08:36:07 AM »

So, so gorgeous...kind of lost my gardening vibe/ been spotty in the last few years but feel it returning!
Especially when I see such loveliness.

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Pond Chat / Re: You can't rollerskate...

« on: June 07, 2012, 08:25:52 AM »

Uh oh! Aren't they going to treat your lilies like salad??  :'(

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Pond Chat / Re: Some bloomers

« on: June 07, 2012, 08:23:28 AM »

Dazzlingly beautiful! 

Nice setup too, Kat.

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Pond Chat / Re: Lotus runners/tubers 101

« on: March 02, 2011, 10:12:08 AM »

Great post.

Yes, lotuses appear to be weeds, some tougher than others, of course.

My first batch, I didn't even use soil. I sprinkled osmocote in the bottom of very large tubs, covered this with about an inch of leaf compost and clayey soil, then just filled the tubs with very thick layers of hay alternating with very thin layers of compost/clayey soil mix. Filled with water, and planted the tubers on top.

IIRC, I told Joyce about it and she was skeptical!

But they grew like gangbusters and bloomed well.
Naturally they sank a bit as the hay broke down but it was a cinch to keep the water topped up.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Will you share your lotus?

« on: February 03, 2011, 07:22:13 AM »

Awesome.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Will you share your lotus?

« on: January 30, 2011, 09:17:11 AM »

Happy Dead Of Winter, Everyone!

Just ringing the bell to see if any one will have lotus tubers available this Spring, and which kinds.
I know, I know, lotuses won't be ready for another month and a half...

Just kind of excited about getting back to it and would like to know what's out there for Spring dreaming, heh!
It's possible we're getting a little stir-crazy with all this snow and need to have something to look forward to. 

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Tropical water lily tubers for sale

« on: April 06, 2010, 11:45:31 AM »

Do you still have lilies left?

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Pond Chat / Re: Arc En Ciel... PIX!

« on: June 30, 2009, 07:40:37 PM »

Hmmm...thanks guys, I'll try bigger pot/ raising it up a little.

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Pond Chat / Re: Arc En Ciel... PIX!

« on: June 30, 2009, 10:42:18 AM »

Hi Joyce & everybody,

Beautiful pics!

I have a question about Arc en Ciel.

Are they not quite as robust as most other lilies?

Mine seem to grow rather slowly and get set back easily. Do they prefer warmer water? How deep is best for them? I'm a little flummoxed by this lily's performance compared to others. Am I doing something wrong?

Laura

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Charlies'Choice

« on: June 20, 2009, 08:40:21 AM »

Hi Gary!

I just had a question for you about Perry's Fire Opal: how big is it? As big as Mayla? Do you know of any fuschia-pink lilies like that that aren't big pond-gobbling monsters? I'm looking for something in that shade that I will be able to make room for without digging a bigger pond. 

Laura

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Have lilies to trade

« on: May 10, 2009, 06:18:24 PM »

Closed out, friends. I may have given more stuff than I said I would...

 

Have a wonderful week, everybody!

Laura

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Have lilies to trade

« on: May 10, 2009, 08:07:12 AM »

I have a few extra divs of:

Perry's Orange Sunset
Helvola (miniature)
Joanne Pring

The Helvolas are particularly nice because they're gravel-grown and their roots are amazing. I usually only trade huge plants, but the Pring and Perry's are smallish divisions this time, fair warning. I'll probably throw in some surprise treats to make you feel better.

Looking to trade for mosaic plant, parrot feather, papyrus, water lettuce, other pretty marginals, a red or white lily or another mini-lily...make me an offer! 

Laura

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Will pay for Mayla

« on: September 10, 2007, 07:14:58 PM »

Not yet, but don't go to any trouble!

It's kind of a 'wish list' thing.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Will pay for Mayla

« on: September 09, 2007, 04:48:35 PM »

Fall and Winter are coming and the time to get established is drawing close: looking for a large, mature division with full roots that will be ready to perform early in Spring. I will give a good price.

Private Message, please. 

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Technology Talk / Re: Outdoor cameras

« on: July 21, 2007, 02:58:32 PM »

How much did that cost you?

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Pond Chat / Re: Limestone and GH

« on: July 15, 2007, 09:13:19 AM »

I read online that in areas with acid soil, pond farmers actually shovel crushed limestone over the surface of the pond to make nutrients available in the muck and thus eventually harvest a bigger fish load.

*scratching head*

OK, I don't know what to do now.

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Pond Chat / Re: Sweaty Fish - Deodorant? Help!!

« on: July 15, 2007, 09:10:12 AM »

Is it feasible to sink the pool into the dirt a couple inches and mulch around it to keep it against cooler earth? I sink some of my potted plants that like cool roots 4-5 inches down, and it works well.

Another option is shade cloth.

Or maybe use tropical fish instead?

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Pond Chat / Re: Limestone and GH

« on: July 14, 2007, 06:16:35 AM »

Really?? What's wrong with it?

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Pond Chat / Limestone and GH

« on: July 13, 2007, 07:18:51 PM »

DH and I have been adding chunks of cured plaster of paris (aka 'pH pills') to our pond from time to time, especially after large rainfalls, to harden our pond water and it works beautifully when we keep up with it.

But forget for a week or two, the GH plummets and all the snails disappear.

I understand that additions of natural limestone rock are a good longer lasting water hardener.

Can anyone corroborate this? How much should we add to an 1800 gal. pond with a low/moderate fish load?

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Pond Chat / Re: Hatred of Nature

« on: June 18, 2007, 03:45:56 PM »

That's terrible Marilyn, I'm glad you're OK.

On a totally unrelated note, if shooting at my neighbors with small caliber rifles is wrong, I don't want to be right.

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Pond Chat / Re: Favorite small lotus?

« on: June 17, 2007, 08:32:02 AM »

Pretty!

I'm thinking of switching over completely to small lotuses next year. I have a little Baby Doll that Joyce gave me. I've never tried small lotuses before but so far it seems a lot more maneageable.

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Pond Chat / Re: OK Bonnie, here's gonnere!

« on: June 16, 2007, 07:50:58 PM »

That daylily picture is a work of art. You should have that printed.

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Pond Chat / Re: Got home today and there were some open blooms!!!

« on: June 16, 2007, 09:25:26 AM »

Wow, that is so nice. 

Did you build that nifty tank? It seems to me that is the best way to really indulge a lily addiction.

There's just not always that much usable room in a mixed pond.

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Pond Chat / Re: Hatred of Nature

« on: June 16, 2007, 08:41:40 AM »

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

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Pond Chat / Re: Hatred of Nature

« on: June 15, 2007, 09:57:27 AM »

This cheeky little fellow: http://identify.whatbird.com/img/4/2222/image.aspx

It's a type of mockingbird. They are capable of imitating other birds' songs.

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Pond Chat / Re: Hatred of Nature

« on: June 15, 2007, 09:13:04 AM »

I'm kind of half-serious about the catbird pie thing.

I'll even put raisins in the stuffing as a final macabre joke at their expense.

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Pond Chat / Re: Hatred of Nature

« on: June 15, 2007, 06:24:41 AM »

We have catbirds, I'd love to try and train them, what a cute idea.

I'm shocked at this response. Shocked.
Look, I'm not kidding. They get real close and practically scream in your face.

I look at them and say 'raisin?' and they shut up and fly to the spot where I put out the raisins.

They also respond to: "Shut up," and "Oh my God you piece of s*** bird, leave me alone already," and "I'm gonna put your whole family in a pie."

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Pond Chat / Hatred of Nature

« on: June 15, 2007, 05:09:30 AM »

Through the window I saw a deer walking away from the pond in the wee morning hours and groggily thought, 'Oh she's pretty,' and fell back asleep.

Now I look out and see there are NO LILYPADS on my two container barrels. Also, right this moment I see that there is a rabbit eating my violas like he's a pensioner at Hometown Buffet. I could throw my coffee mug at him.

I thought it would be cute a few years back to 'train' the catbirds to beg for raisins, but now I can't spend any time in the garden without a flippin' bird parking a few feet away from me and screaming its hoarse, irritating lungs out.

Dear adorable creatures of the Northeastern United States:

I have a pellet gun. STOP PUSHING.