DAY LILY FESTIVAL! Picture heavy 50+

Today we went to the Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, Mass for their Summer Festival. They are day lily experts. Here is their link if you want to see more about them, order a catalog, what ever. http://www.tranquil-lake.com/index.htm

They have over 10 acres of property. We were a bit late this afternoon, so we only walked through one of the 3 day lily growing fields. Still, I think you will get the idea -- it is OVERWHELMING!

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Mariachi
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Lazy Liz
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Kohinoor
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More next post.

They have a variety of presentations and demonstrations through out the day. The also show you how to make hypertufa troughs for plants. The "recipe" is on the web site (link in post #1)

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Another hypertufa trough:
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One of several selection areas:
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The pond gardens
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The price per lily is for TWO ferns. Some are quite exotic and the price reflects that. (Did you see the one for $80 in the prior post???)
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More next post.

Fletch is 90 pounds, 16 months old, a Labradoodle owned by one the two partners who own the Nursery.
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(Bet you thought I'd only have flowers in this post, huh? Well, I KNOW what PTers want to see!)

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Holy Moses, $20
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Finlandia Ruby
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Chicago Blackout
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Centerpiece
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Garfield Scarecrow (ever wondered what to do with that old bike you have kicking around?
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Blueberry Breakfast, $20
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You pick up a sheet and wander through marking the lilies you want. Then you stand in line, pay for them, and get a number. Someone goes out and digs up the number of ferns of whichever flower(s) you bought, and makes a package with all your purchases and your number. You go back to the holding area and pick up your package. They have loads of "little red wagons" for customers --OOPS! they call us clients! - to use to carry our purchases as we continue to browse. Here is one client:
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More next post!

Black eyed Susan
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Baja
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Another client. Honey Bear is a 4 year old mix, adopted as a puppy from the Mass. SPCA. They suspect she has some border collie in her. They also had a baby in a stroller, and Honey Bear got nervous any time she "lost " the stroller in the crowd.
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Fletch found the POND!
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Still more coming (I warned you!)

Lots of folks were wondering about this tree, and why it was painted. It is one of the few items in the grounds with no green name tag next to it. I just HAD to ask! Well, it was moved last Autumn, didn't survive, and they didn't have time to remove it before the Festival. So, they spray painted it glitter blue and made a conversation piece. It worked! It will be removed on Thursday.

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Mr. Big is the resident cat. He showed up over 8 yers ago (no one could really remember when), and the owner (the partner who doesn't own Fletch) took him in. Yes, he HAS been neutered and gets his shots. He sleeps on his owner's bed. He also greets everyone who visits "HIS" nursery. He is NEVER fed! He finds what he needs in the fields, and is obviously a clever hunter!

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They have several places with free Water, Lemonade or Ice Tea. You really need it as you wander through the fields. They also have vendors come in and serve hot dogs, fruit salad, and few other items.
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One more set, next post.

Old Port
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Pandora's Box
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Porcelain Pleasure, $15
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Sheepscot Valley Glow, $50
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Soot Storm
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Tallyman
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Zagora
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Hope you enjoyed!

These pictures are fantastic Sandie!! I'm a daylily fanatic. I have about 100 in my yard that still bloomed this year without my help. Some of the hybrids are spectacular!! Love the non plant pics too ;)

This has to be one of the most colorful threads to date. I loved every single photo. Thanks for sharing. I am a garden freak and appreciate the time and energy it took to get such great shots of the flowers and pets!

Thanks so much. :cool:

BEAUTIFUL!!!

I only ever saw the yellow and orange variety. I want some of the pink ones. And the rosey ones. And the fushia ones. And while we're at it, some of the burgundy ones. :)

great pics sandra!




Justin,

What beautiful flowers! Thanks for sharing and also for including the dogs and cat pics! :D

GREAT thread!!! Staci (Shais_mom) has to see this thread...she's a huge fan of Tiger Lillies. :)

Sounds like a really nice day! GREAT pictures, thanks so much for sharing with us. I've never heard of a Lily Only Nursery, very cool!

Great pics!! All of the flowers are so beautiful!

oh
my GOSH!
EVERYONE ONE OF THEM
was
BREATHTAKING!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE lillies - they are my favorite flower.
course the prices of some of them :eek:
I'm glad you shared your pics!:D
ThAnk YOU!

Beautiful - just beautiful! I love lilies and have them all over my yard. The nice thing about them is how they spread. I can't tell you how many times I have dug them up and separated them and given lots away to friends, etc. Had I been on that tour, my personal tour probably would have stopped when I saw Fletch. What a cutie!! I would have been down on the ground having fun with that big boy. It looks like you had a great day weather-wise from what I can see too. :)

Wow, thanks for posting your pictures from this nursery! I love flowers of all kinds and have some lilies but wow, there are so many different kinds (and prices) I love all of them but I think my favorite was blueberry breakfast. Sure I lived closer - as I am equally sure my husband is glad I don't!

4 Dog Mother - see post #1 -- they have a catalog! Oops, don't tell hubby I told you! :p

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Mr. Big is the resident cat. He showed up over 8 yers ago (no one could really remember when), and the owner (the partner who doesn't own Fletch) took him in. Yes, he HAS been neutered and gets his shots. He sleeps on his owner's bed. He also greets everyone who visits "HIS" nursery. He is NEVER fed! He finds what he needs in the fields, and is obviously a clever hunter!

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I was looking at the gorgeous flowers when I came across Mr. Big. What struck me is the statement....He is never fed....

So many times we hear that the only reason cats "love" their people is because that is who feeds them.

Mr. Big is proof that it is much, much more than that...

Thank you Mr. Big...

Wow, these are beautiful! We have a small patch of lilies on the side of my building and it is growing really well. We had an old tree removed and there was a large, bare patch. One of the retirees planted - mostly grass but put in a pot of lilies and they are doing fine. He only bought one because he didn't think they would do well over there, so next year he'll put in one more. Beautiful flowers, lots of dogs and a big, fluffy cat - what a great thread!

FANTASTIC!!

My Aunt has been hybridizing daylilies for a few years now, they are the coolest flowers and come is SO many different varieties!

Thanks for sharing these!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE flowers especially lilly's! Thank you so much for posting these gorgeous pictures. I saved many for my wallpaper...hope you don't mind:)
I'd love to go there!

Not a problem, they make lovely wallpaper! I am glad everyone is enjoying this thread!

Wow! What a lot of great pics. I know you must have had so much fun. Between all the beautiful flowers and the cute dogs and cat. Fletch and Honey Bear were so cute. I love Honey Bear's smilling face. Thanks for sharing your good time.

Gorgeous photos!! I had no idea lilies came in so many colors. Loved the pups and kitty too. :D

What a fun thread! I never knew there were so many colors and varieties of day lilies. Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing! :) (I know uploading this many photos is a lot of work!)

I want to steal Honey Bear!! What a precious pup! :D

Beautiful pictures, Sandi! What a lovely place! Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.:) Mr. Big could almost be Sky's twin.;)