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Chit Chat / Re: Snack

« on: August 26, 2011, 04:59:47 AM »

Very funny, 2vetts!!!

Mikey, no photos?

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Pond Chat / Re: Photos 816

« on: August 16, 2011, 07:53:03 PM »

Fantastic plants and awesome photos! Thanks for sharing! 

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Chit Chat / Re: What to do in Bradenton, Florida for 2-1/2 days? September.

« on: August 16, 2011, 07:52:12 PM »

I heard the Dali museum just reopened. It was great when I saw it about 5 years ago, but is apparently even better now! I once went down to a nursery called Tropiflora in the Sarasota area for a big plant sale and ended up meeting Joyce there. You probably have similar nurseries in CA, so it's probably not such a big deal. I think we always went to Clearwater beaches. The best central Florida watergarden I have visited was Kit and Ben's place over on Cocoa Beach during one of their "open garden" days. You could possibly venture out to meet Craig, I think he's due east of Bradenton. I'm not sure though, never been there. Bet it's amazing!

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Pond Chat / Re: Two unusual blooms

« on: August 14, 2011, 05:24:13 PM »

Hi Maryvonne, I'm sorry we got so close to you, Krista, and Sean and didn't connect! My conference kept me very busy and we only had public transportation. The pacific northwest is so beautiful that I imagine we will return before long!

Thanks all for the kind words--glad you enjoy the photos!

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Chit Chat / Re: What to do in Bradenton, Florida for 2-1/2 days? September.

« on: August 14, 2011, 04:00:24 PM »

Definitely drive over the Skyway bridge and go to the Salvador Dali museum. I also like the aquarium in the channelside area of Tampa. The gulf beaches are nice...let me remember which ones are the best!

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Pond Chat / Two unusual blooms

« on: August 14, 2011, 03:35:40 PM »

We recently took a long trip to Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria. Thankfully, our pond survived the intense temperatures while away. Here is a short blog post about two unusual blooms in the pond.

http://jessicaclements.wordpress.com/

I hope to spend some time (perhaps next weekend) with a post on the Butchart Gardens in Victoria.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Pink Ribbon, White 1000 Petals, Lily Pons

« on: July 25, 2011, 05:27:04 PM »

Is the white 1000 petals a good bloomer?

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Pond Chat / Re: Photos on this cloudy morning

« on: July 23, 2011, 07:19:48 PM »

Holy moly! You have an amazing set up! Thanks for pointing me to the other thread and welcome!

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Pond Chat / Re: How hot is it at your house? Set a record?

« on: July 23, 2011, 07:12:16 PM »

I am pretty sure it was over 100* again here today. Guess what I did? Bought a new jacket for my trip next week so I won't freeze to death!

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Pond Chat / The most photographed dragonfly around my pond

« on: July 23, 2011, 10:10:44 AM »

I call her Kate Moss. 

http://jessicaclements.wordpress.com/

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Pond Chat / Re: Photos on this cloudy morning

« on: July 23, 2011, 09:56:17 AM »

Beautiful plants and photos! Do you have a raised pond, or is it adjacent to a deck?

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Pond Chat / Re: How hot is it at your house? Set a record?

« on: July 23, 2011, 08:20:07 AM »

Our 10-day forecast includes daily highs above 100 each day. Our highest this month was 105. The sad part is our typical rainfall is about 2 1/2" in July and so far we only have 0.08".

Looking forward to cooling off in the Pacific Northwest for the next few weeks! Their daytime highs are like 15 degrees BELOW our night time LOWS. Brrr!

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Pond Chat / Re: Update on Matt/Great news!

« on: July 19, 2011, 05:30:27 PM »

Hooray! Glad to hear the good news!

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Pond Chat / Re: One beautiful lily..

« on: July 14, 2011, 08:49:30 PM »

It's one of two yellows that I keep. Great photos!

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond photo from today...

« on: July 11, 2011, 08:09:41 PM »

Beautiful! Think you did a great job, what a lush lanai! Great photos also!

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Pond Chat / Re: First blooms on Gigantea, Gonnere, Lily Pons, Tulip Lotus, and Albert Greenberg

« on: July 10, 2011, 06:30:23 PM »

We have estimated it around 6000 gallons. About 15x20' and variable depth. Still need to install stone around the perimeter, but off to a good start.

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Pond Chat / Re: First blooms on Gigantea, Gonnere, Lily Pons, Tulip Lotus, and Albert Greenberg

« on: July 10, 2011, 06:00:37 PM »

Mostly heat and a good local source for awesome plants!

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Pond Chat / Re: First blooms on Gigantea, Gonnere, Lily Pons, Tulip Lotus, and Albert Greenberg

« on: July 10, 2011, 05:26:30 PM »

Kat, have you to thank for most of the great lilies in the pond! Glad I could provide a little space for the nightbloomer...it's the least I can do!!

Zoe, I live outside of Dallas, about 10 miles from Kat.

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Pond Chat / Re: First blooms on Gigantea, Gonnere, Lily Pons, Tulip Lotus, and Albert Greenberg

« on: July 10, 2011, 02:47:54 PM »

Thanks!

MGCH's first bud looks like it might be opening now!

GT, didn't I get a PP from you? I've been wondering what this little pink hardy was. I've been bad with tags lately....

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Pond Chat / Re: Suncatcher

« on: July 10, 2011, 10:24:29 AM »

Amazing! What a nice sequence of events.

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Pond Chat / First blooms on Gigantea, Gonnere, Lily Pons, Tulip Lotus, and Albert Greenberg

« on: July 10, 2011, 10:23:36 AM »

Also a couple new posts in the photoblog this weekend. See link in my signature for photos.

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Pond Chat / Re: Couple lilies blooming today

« on: July 09, 2011, 10:43:00 AM »

Wow, intense color on BP and I really like the wide petals on Alba. Great photos, too!

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Pond Chat / Re: Beautiful arrangement of cut waterlilies and a lotus

« on: July 07, 2011, 09:46:11 AM »

Pretty much, yes.

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Pond Chat / Re: Beautiful arrangement of cut waterlilies and a lotus

« on: July 07, 2011, 05:47:52 AM »

Many thanks!

The blooms I used for this arrangement were close to the end of thei blooming cycle. Since I was deadheading, I decided to get these at the same time. The bouquet lasted about 2 days due to the age of the flowers. They could certainly last longer if cut earlier.

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Pond Chat / Re: pond, lotus and yard... VERY photo intense.

« on: July 06, 2011, 08:50:39 PM »

Wow, stunning! I especially like the white tulip lotus! Thanks for sharing!!!

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Pond Chat / Re: Lily photos 7/05/11

« on: July 06, 2011, 07:49:01 PM »

Great photos! 

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Pond Chat / Re: some of my water lilies

« on: July 06, 2011, 07:48:22 PM »

Like them all!

Can I ask the source for your Leopardess?

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Pond Chat / Re: Lily photos 7/06/11

« on: July 06, 2011, 07:47:22 PM »

Looking good!

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Pond Chat / Re: Anyone know who pondmegastore.com is?

« on: July 05, 2011, 07:01:33 PM »

Good information, thanks!

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Pond Chat / Re: Ultra Violet, Pink Ribbon & N. Gigantea blooms (Pic)

« on: July 04, 2011, 07:00:55 PM »

Nice! I just got a gigantea this weekend and it came with two buds.