tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post1281697650485792151..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: A Year in the Life - Lilium 'Black Beauty'scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72100527759689670352012-01-14T09:24:12.427-08:002012-01-14T09:24:12.427-08:00Your garden is amazing. I am addicted to lilies n...Your garden is amazing. I am addicted to lilies now, too. Not sure how. I just ordered a bunch of casa blanca lilies from White Flower Farm before the credit card company shut off my credit card. At least my flower garden is going to look killer this year and the neighbors will be jealous. Your web page is amazing. I'm so glad you took the time to blog about all the stages--I've never seen anything like this before. You did a great job. And thanks for everyone's links and comments. I wish there were more sites like this one. You did an awesome job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-61859684308335012112011-01-13T18:26:30.857-08:002011-01-13T18:26:30.857-08:00Thank you Scott and Ryan for your suggestions! The...Thank you Scott and Ryan for your suggestions! They are very helpful.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-73806955119954007842011-01-13T17:06:11.677-08:002011-01-13T17:06:11.677-08:00Tom: I can't wait to see your pics!
Hocking H...Tom: I can't wait to see your pics!<br /><br />Hocking Hills: Thanks...I've got a ways to go before I can compete with you, lily-wise!<br /><br />Phillip: Oops...looks like Ryan beat me to the punch! I believe it is Blogger, if you upload pics directly into it, it scales them and leads to some nasty artifacts. I also use Flickr to upload and organize my photos. You can just grab the HTML address for the images and paste them into your blog posts (you can even specify the exact size if you want). I believe you can try it out for free, as long as you keep your total uploads under a certain amount, beyond that, I think it's $25/year for a membership...I could be off on that, however.<br /><br />Ryan :-)<br /><br />Tatyana: Totally...so much of the joy of gardening is in the anticipation!!!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-77979641599138476852011-01-13T13:35:19.640-08:002011-01-13T13:35:19.640-08:00Excellent post! I love not only the lily flowers, ...Excellent post! I love not only the lily flowers, but the green tops when they just appear from the ground. They are so powerful, and you can guess how beautifull the blooms will be.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-70645159364748501792011-01-13T10:52:13.737-08:002011-01-13T10:52:13.737-08:00Phil,
Blogger is probably resizing the images, th...Phil,<br /><br />Blogger is probably resizing the images, the bigger they are to start with, the worse the resize looks. Are you uploading really huge original versions to blogger? You might try resizing them on you computer to something closer to the size you want.<br /><br />I upload all my images to flickr and they get resized automatically into several handy sizes. Flickr allows me to easily copy and paste html code for any of the sizes right into my blog posts. Flickr seems to do a really fantastic job of keeping image quality when it resizes the photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501301078027611367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-65532502530310750022011-01-13T09:49:56.663-08:002011-01-13T09:49:56.663-08:00I was on a lily kick two years ago and ordered thi...I was on a lily kick two years ago and ordered this one, along with some others. There were a few blooms last year and I'm hoping for more this year. Your front garden is amazing and your photos are so sharp and beautiful - I've noticed that when I upload mine from my server into Blogger, they are not as sharp as the original. Any idea why this is?Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-46714455116412137732011-01-12T14:53:30.673-08:002011-01-12T14:53:30.673-08:00Hi Scott. Now you know I love lilies. LOL! I do no...Hi Scott. Now you know I love lilies. LOL! I do not have any Turks Caps in my Lily Patch though. I love the looks of your Black Beauty.I will have to visit The Lily Pad Bulb Farm on line. This could be a big mistake though. LOL! Your Front garden is just beautiful in front of your home.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-11379072576075417502011-01-12T10:44:30.611-08:002011-01-12T10:44:30.611-08:00Scott this is one of my favorite lilies and I'...Scott this is one of my favorite lilies and I've planted quite a few of them. They get bigger and better every year and require little care. My new favorites are the Orientpet lilies a cross between trumpets and oriental lilies. I'll post some pics shortly so you can be lured in to planting some of these robust, fragrant flowers!Tom @ Tall Clover Farmhttp://www.tallcloverfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-33471832982044984642011-01-12T07:48:12.302-08:002011-01-12T07:48:12.302-08:00Ryan: I share your concern...I always convince mys...Ryan: I share your concern...I always convince myself in the spring that things aren't coming up...I really do have to restrain myself from digging down to check!<br /><br />LeLo: I have to admit I've been stalking that site all winter! 8' tall...that sounds like a lily for me!!! Which ones would you recommend?<br /><br />Plant Geek: I agree totally...all the beauty with a minimum of fuss. I also think you're spot-on about the fragrance...I think it's only indoors where it's concentrated and gets a bit intense for some people.scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-70373526445341379732011-01-11T22:09:19.514-08:002011-01-11T22:09:19.514-08:00I've been a huge fan of orienpets for a number...I've been a huge fan of orienpets for a number of years as they perform much better than orientals do here. Black Beauty is a fantastic variety even if it isn't fragrant. I can't stand the smell of lilies indoors, but in the garden the fragrance is beautiful.Nick Terneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440113002223574303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-9702003480338059012011-01-11T19:26:33.105-08:002011-01-11T19:26:33.105-08:00Oooh I love a good lily, and this looks a lovely o...Oooh I love a good lily, and this looks a lovely one. I know about the lily supplier of which you speak. May I recommend you check out this lily supplier if you get the chance....I love their Orienpets, mine get over 8 feet tall! Prepare to drool: http://www.thelilygarden.com/pages_lilies/orienpet_1.htmlLeLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073317400749817075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-24270314539759129922011-01-11T12:42:34.129-08:002011-01-11T12:42:34.129-08:00Great photos, especially the four across the top. ...Great photos, especially the four across the top. I think black beauty might be the coolest of the hybrid lilies. They come up really late here, compared to all the other kinds of bulbs. I always find myself doubting they'll be back, but so far they have. The full of view of your front looks good, not warty at all.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-53383407824685618392011-01-11T11:41:18.951-08:002011-01-11T11:41:18.951-08:00Janet: I love the fragrant ones, too..I'm defi...Janet: I love the fragrant ones, too..I'm definitely looking to add some this year...most likely Casa Blanca...can't wait!<br /><br />Ryan: I'm a big fan of the Turk's Cap style...I just like their elegance and simplicity. I've actually been considering joining the HPSO...how is it?<br /><br />Alison: Oh no...I've heard horror stories about those beetles...luckily, I haven't seen any around here...let's keep our collective fingers crossed we stay beetle-free!<br /><br />Tim: Hahaha...thanks...I guess every gardener is a little over-aware of their own shortcomings!<br /><br />Anna: Thanks so much for the link...wow...now I'm a little obsessed with their site...I can feel my pocketbook getting lighter as we speak ;-)<br /><br />danger garden: I love Casa Blanka...they are definitely on my list of plants for this year.<br /><br />Zoey: I feel your pain, some plants that are easy for some to grow just seem to hate me...I'm sure it's spite, not any deficiency on my part ;-)<br /><br />Ryan: I know how you feel...I'll keep you updated on it's progress!<br /><br />Ginny: Thanks!!!<br /><br />MulchMaid: Thanks! I love those too...every time I'm hiking and see one, I have to stop and admire it...so charming!<br /><br />Les: I'll cross my fingers for you...although I'm sure Black Jack is nice too :-)<br /><br />Joey: Go for it...It's a lot of lily with none of the scent!<br /><br />Sue: Thanks for the kind words...that's what my partner says too...but you know how we gardeners are...sometimes we fixate on what ISN'T there...and kind of forget what is :-)<br /><br />Daniel: Same here...love all the forms of lilies...they are all so charming and lovely!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85724882399180545602011-01-10T21:31:35.867-08:002011-01-10T21:31:35.867-08:00Thanks for the in depth on Black Beauty one of my ...Thanks for the in depth on Black Beauty one of my favorites. I do love orange tiger lilies and, Lilium regale,and Easter lilies, Madonna lilies, I have so many, I was a lily-a-holic for a while. Some can be finicky and slug banquets, not good when you live on the edge of a swamp. Oh, and swamp lilies, Lilium superbum..... And Cardiocrinums, giant lilies.... I can't stopDaniel Mounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169327466873313576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-70430571066342216542011-01-10T18:30:40.277-08:002011-01-10T18:30:40.277-08:00When I was cleaning today, I came across the tag f...When I was cleaning today, I came across the tag from one of the few lilies I bought from Lowe's a few years ago at 75% off. I planted them as plants. I went up to see what kind it was, but couldn't remember where I put the tag. They aren't the turk's cap kind, though.<br /><br />I love your photos! I haven't seen as many photos of your house from the front as from the corner. I sure don't see bare spots like you do. You have a beautiful property!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-16534701316463986862011-01-10T17:31:32.319-08:002011-01-10T17:31:32.319-08:00Wow, 'Black Beauty' is truly a beauty ... ...Wow, 'Black Beauty' is truly a beauty ... stunning capture in full bloom! Not a huge lover of heady lily fragrance, this might be for me.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-86984548365024814652011-01-10T16:58:03.198-08:002011-01-10T16:58:03.198-08:00A friend just gave me a bag full of small pips/pup...A friend just gave me a bag full of small pips/pups from her lily, but I can't remember if she said they were Black Beauty or Black Jack. I am hoping for Black Beauty.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-89615983012228876822011-01-10T16:33:23.848-08:002011-01-10T16:33:23.848-08:00What "warts"? Your front garden looks lo...What "warts"? Your front garden looks lovely and full! That lily is a showstopper. I love our little native tiger lily (Lillium Columbianum) with its turks cap shape, too. I'm looking for that one for my garden.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-34163753716339278832011-01-10T15:47:43.827-08:002011-01-10T15:47:43.827-08:00Beautiful garden and I love the "Black Beauty...Beautiful garden and I love the "Black Beauty"!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949235207762990894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85037354443020198832011-01-10T14:40:29.064-08:002011-01-10T14:40:29.064-08:00oh man, now I need Melanoselinum decipiens too, an...oh man, now I need Melanoselinum decipiens too, and I already did my order from plant world (i'm very happy with my orders, but shouldn't order any more!). Scott, if you order this plant, let us know how the growing goes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501301078027611367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-19129967778809907232011-01-10T13:37:21.584-08:002011-01-10T13:37:21.584-08:00I love the turk's cap, but they don't seem...I love the turk's cap, but they don't seem to love me back--LOL. <br /><br />I have quite a few Asiatic lilies--they are my current favorite flower to plant in my main garden. <br /><br />I am not a fan of the aromatic Stargazers, though I have a few of them. They don't do well in my soil. I love how they look - stunning--but I don't like anything that has an overpowering smell--no perfume for me! <br /><br />I hope your 3 bulbs turn into six this year!<br /><br />I just placed my first flower order for 2011 this morning.Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-58587341986538674132011-01-10T12:37:22.059-08:002011-01-10T12:37:22.059-08:00I have to agree with Tim...your garden looks amazi...I have to agree with Tim...your garden looks amazing and there are no thin spots! As for the Lily question I keep meaning to buy a few Casablanca...I love the pure white with that amazing fragrance. I inherited a few of what may be Stargazer with this garden. Once I loved them to a less 'front and center' place we get along just fine.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-24260952955673219472011-01-10T12:10:49.505-08:002011-01-10T12:10:49.505-08:00' Black Beauty' certainly lives up to its ...' Black Beauty' certainly lives up to its name Scott. I have never tried growing lilies in the ground but confine them to pots. I am trying a couple of new ones this year but my favourite is the deliciously scented 'Casa Blanca'. <br /><br />Scott, in answer to your question over at my blog re. melanoselinum decipiens I got them from : http://www.plant-world-seeds.com<br />If you would be happy with just a few let me know and I would be happy to send you some.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-88814508021601979172011-01-10T10:44:35.812-08:002011-01-10T10:44:35.812-08:00This one just got added to my shopping list! Your...This one just got added to my shopping list! Your garden is beautiful.....stop apologizing for thin spots!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001824862736319338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-81260631217528628142011-01-10T10:02:46.558-08:002011-01-10T10:02:46.558-08:00Thanks for posting this, I love lilies! Unfortunat...Thanks for posting this, I love lilies! Unfortunately, when I lived back in Massachusetts I had to give them up because of the red lily leaf beetle, they just decimated the plants every year until nothing came up, and killing the beetles and their horrible offspring was so hard to stay on top of.<br /><br />I just planted Stargazer this fall, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they do. I've heard there are no lily leaf beetles here. I'm looking forward to seeing how Black Beauty does in your garden this year too, I hope you show pics (of course you will!)<br /><br />And I just love the picture of your entire front garden, had to click on that to make it bigger so I could take everything in. It looks spectacular!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com