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Midnight Water Lily Bloom Opens

September 1, 2009
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While working in the garden on Sunday, I was able to capture this water lily (Nymphaea ‘Midnight’) flower opening on its first day. This deep violet blue water lily flower is one of my favorites. It is a tropical day blooming water lily that is unique among tropical cultivars in that the stamen tops have [...]

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Day 2: I Spy a Blue Water Lily

August 28, 2009
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Here is the same Lindsey Woods waterlily from yesterday. Notice that the stamens are now closed. Looks different from yesterday.

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Yuck! What is That?

August 26, 2009
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These caterpillars (Armyworms) are eating my waterlilies alive in the stock tank.  If you know what type of caterpillar this is, please post it in the comments section. Thank you Wizzie Brown for letting us know. As if it wasn’t bad enough that they are eating the lilies, they are leaving even more disgusting droppings [...]

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Water Lilies Waiting…

August 21, 2009
Temporary Storage for Water Lilies

During the transition to the new garden (Project 802), I had to dismantle my old ponds and store the water lilies and little goldfish in the 6 foot stock tank on my driveway. That did not stop these water lilies from continuing to bloom.

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