DAY LILY FESTIVAL! Picture heavy 50+

**Freedom** · 07-21-2007, 05:07 PM

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!

Mariachi

Lazy Liz

Kohinoor

More next post.

**Freedom** · 07-21-2007, 05:18 PM

Fletch is 90 pounds, 16 months old, a Labradoodle owned by one the two partners who own the Nursery.

(Bet you thought I'd only have flowers in this post, huh? Well, I KNOW what PTers want to see!)

Holy Moses, $20

Finlandia Ruby

Chicago Blackout

Centerpiece

Garfield Scarecrow (ever wondered what to do with that old bike you have kicking around?

Blueberry Breakfast, $20

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:

More next post!

**Freedom** · 07-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Black eyed Susan

Baja

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.

Fletch found the POND!

Still more coming (I warned you!)

**Freedom** · 07-21-2007, 05:31 PM

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.

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!

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.

One more set, next post.

**Freedom** · 07-21-2007, 06:01 PM

Old Port

Pandora's Box

Porcelain Pleasure, $15

Sheepscot Valley Glow, $50

Soot Storm

Tallyman

Zagora

Hope you enjoyed!

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-23-2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Freedom

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!

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...