Author Topic: Warm Thoughts (Read 3162 times)

Craig · « **on:** January 13, 2007, 10:51:09 AM »

This round of winter hasn't reached us...yet, so I thought you might enjoy a few pictures. Whites and an icy blue somehow seemed most apropos.<g>

gander · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2007, 11:19:46 AM »

Very nice Craig. It is starting to ice over here and I love to see blooms when its gets like this. Now show us something warm and inviting.

tinkster · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2007, 11:47:20 AM »

MEANIE!

)

They are beautiful.. so glad someone can post us pictures during the winter

tinkster

Craig · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2007, 11:59:51 AM »

I would Gary, but this is a 'G' rated forum so I don't think the mods will let me. That and the grandkids just pulled in so I have to put the camera away and entertain a couple rug rats.<g>

MikeW · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2007, 02:42:04 PM »

Put the rugrats away - and thank you for the odd freeze advice.

Now - I love white tropicals - what would you suggest for So. Cal. - Normally zone 10, this year zone 6.

(It is heartbreaking to see all the gardeners who have been pushing the envelope for decades lose everything in a night or two)

Cheers,

Mike

pondmary · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2007, 02:47:34 PM »

Here on yht east coast we might lose our Spring Bloom. If it does not cool down, I hear that in Waqsh. DC the Cherry blossoms have come out . NOW! Not in the Spring BAD BAD BAD!!!!

Joyce · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2007, 03:30:04 PM »

My Flowering Quince is in bloom....and it normally blooms in March!

Craig, see you sometime between the 23rd and the 29th.
Gonna sneak my new camera down with me too.

tranquility · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:25:07 PM »

Craig,
those blooms sure are pretty....I'll trade you some ice for them

.....about the only thing blooming in the gh is my christmas cactus and my crown of thorns.....
Lawanna

EagleEye · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2007, 07:03:38 PM »

Hey Craig,
The only thing blooming here is the bluegills that I have been catching.

Winter finally got to Wisconsin. Bout time!

Let the ice fishing begin!!!!!!

Steve

maryvonne · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2007, 08:53:13 PM »

Lovely blooms Craig. Nice to see you have flowers while we freeze here on the west coast. I really like the last one.

Maryvonne

Craig · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:17:36 PM »

The kids are gone and quiet again reigns supreme.<g>

Mike....I'm funny about white trops, I don't like them with mottled pads and I dislike like it if they 'pink up' over the course of the bloom; so I had have to suggest one of Charles Winch's white hybrids. Both White Delight and White Fleck are fairly easy to come by ( thought WD has buttery yellow overtones). The best I believe is the one he named after himself, N. 'Charles Winch'. Unfortunately, it is impossible to find unless you know the right people....and you know the right people.<g>

A few more pics for those of you weathering the icy conditions.

tammie · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:27:02 PM »

SNAKE!! RUN!!
Shame on you Craig! You scared me!!

Tammie

gander · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2007, 05:35:44 PM »

Love the charlies pride.

Esther · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2007, 05:59:29 PM »

Beautiful pictures, even Mr. Snake.

Jerry · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2007, 06:46:55 PM »

After our freeze here I hope to opt for some tough lillies. I think what Craig has is a good choice.
They are beautiful!

Ky Kim · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2007, 04:20:54 PM »

Nice, they all look great. Keep posting them, I need something to tide me over till spring.

Winter <

Spring & Summer<

Teresa · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2007, 05:03:31 PM »

The lilies are gorgeous and the critter is cute . . . . think I need to move much further south cuz it's so bloody cold here . . . . . and dreary too. At least I can look at your pics and feel better about the prospect of this ending . . . . summer is coming . . . .

louis · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2007, 05:39:57 PM »

hi craig, gosh, those are very nice. so good to see them this time of the year. our weather is crazy, it was in the hight 60's 2 weeks ago and now as we speak, <well, i am the one talking> its a whole 4 degrees above zero.

hate this stuff, however, i was just down the cold basement and the new hybrids are doing nicely sending up pads that are about 3 inches long.

keep the photos coming.

lou

Timgod · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2007, 07:11:15 PM »

Craig,
Love the pics. You know of anywhere I could get a N. 'Charlie's Pride'in the trade? I saw it in New Orleans, La. last year and was in awe of the vivid color.

I have never seen one for sale anywhere. Is it one of the ones you only have access to at this point? I have found some places in the past where I have seen Winch cultivars listed I would not necessarily trust.
I live in Houson, Tx. so I believe that it would do as well here as it did in Louisiana.
Tim

Desertponder · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2007, 12:11:55 PM »

Awesome!! I'm so jealous as I sit here in Colorado in 26 degree weather.

I love Mangkala Ubol. I bought it last year and when it bloomed it immediately became one of my top favs.

Craig · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2007, 04:14:58 PM »

Hi Tim,

'Charlie's Pride' is a tough one. The only one I know for sure that has it is Enzo and he got it from a supplier in NJ named Waterford Gardens. Since theirs came from me a few years back, I can vouch that they are the true CP.

I hope someday Mr. Winch's cultivars enter the hobby, but at this time there really aren't many available. Between the new waterlily competition and the display in New Orleans, I am priviledged to have maybe thirty of his hybrids but I also promised Mr. Winch's daughters I wouldn't let any out of my possession until their father decides, which if, any he wants to find their way into hobby.

GAJen · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2007, 05:11:29 PM »

All very pretty but not the snake to me. First time one comes out or goes in our pond it's a gonner the pond not the snake... well both hopefully. In five years we haven't had but one very tiny garden snake.

Timgod · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2007, 06:23:31 PM »

I appreciate the information Craig. I had actually seen it on Enzo's site earlier today and was thinking about contacting him.
Tim

Craig · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2007, 02:33:28 PM »

Suppose to be warm right up until Joyce arrives....so here are some she'll probably miss.<g>

louis · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2007, 02:55:49 PM »

hi craig,
nice to see blooms tonight.

i especially, really like the color of "noname" dont throw it away. try for some offsprings.

lou

Teresa · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2007, 03:46:17 PM »

I really love those! I'm especially fond of wishful thinking . . . . such a pretty little thing and the color!!! Is it small enough for my daughter's pondlet? (I only get enough sun for flowers on the patio . . . .)

Craig · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2007, 04:17:16 PM »

Hi Teresa,

Really too soon to tell how that lily will turn out. That is the first bloom and with the cold coming I didn't want to lose the bud so kinda, sorta forced it to bloom.<g>

Mr. Lou....good to hear from you. That one is definitely on my "watch " list.<g>

Teresa · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2007, 06:43:10 PM »

Well just so you know. . . . I also love the one you labled Dead End . . . . it's absolutely gorgeous . . . . but so is NoName. I think I need to come live with you . . . .

CoolShades · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2007, 06:44:58 PM »

Hi Craig:

Its nice to see Lilies this time of year. especially since it finally decided to get cold in our area. I was kinda liking global warming!

Gary

Marie Fisher · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2007, 05:17:20 PM »

Craig, your lilies are so beautiful. And so welcome this time of year for us who have
absolutely nothing blooming anywhere. Your snake -- that's another story. You know
my feelings on snakes!! Marie

Author Topic: Warm Thoughts (Read 3162 times)

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