July 9, 2008
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Stargazers
One problem we have with Stargazers and other Oriental Lilies here in
central Oklahoma is that their bloom season comes just as brutal heat
arrives, so the blooms often suffer and get burned spots on them.
Last year I planted these Stargazer lilies in two pots. My plan was to let them have a sunny spot as they started to grow in Spring and matured in early summer, and when the real hot weather comes to move them to a place away from the harsh sun. It worked out well last year, and this year they returned and are just as beautiful.
I am so much better than I was Monday when I went to the doctor and got on the right medications to treat the severe allergic reaction that I have been suffering with the last week. I'm on a course of meds that will last a full week, but even after only three days I am almost back to normal -- at least the way I feel. The rash is drying up and still looks rather red, but the itching that had been unbearable is just a little itchy now, and sometimes not at all.I even worked in the garden this morning for four hours. The doctor told me the sunlight was exacerbating the rash, which I had pretty much figured out since it stopped at the neckline of the tank top I usually wear in hot weather to garden. So now I am wearing sunscreen, a loose white blouse, and a hat when I'm working in garden.
We had a little bit of rain today, but not nearly as much as the northern part of the state. We have a chance for more tonight and tomorrow, so I hope we get at least an inch before the front moves on. The garden needs it, and although I can water, there is nothing like real rain. But even without a significant rain, the clouds made my time in the garden a lot more comfortable this morning.
Find of the Day: Mother duck's 'bird brain' saves
ducklings
Some Sillyness: Deep Thoughts (by Jack Handey)
For Cooks: Table of Condiments That Periodically Go Bad
Comments (7)
A beautiful stand of Stargazers indeed! :yes:
Glad to hear the rash is getting better!
very beautiful - I really love lilies. In fact I am having a similar flower in my wedding bouquets and centerpieces, the sorbonne lily. thanks for sharing the photos!
Beautiful! I love the colors. And I'm so glad you are feeling better.:sunny:
Ditto the others. The duck story was heartwarming. I still have a smile on my face. :good-job:
Just beautiful..what colors...* and so glad you are feeling better...its' awful to have a rash and not know what it is..I hope you find out...and keep healing and keep it covered....enjoy that lovely garden of yours...* what a wonderful site it must be to walk out and see all of that beauty....have a good day..take good care...hugs and love, Lee:love:
The stargazers are real beauties, I think I'll add them to my container garden next year. The science geek in me loved the Table of Condiments that Periodically go bad!!
Glad you're getting better. I love those lilies - what a clever idea to keep them in pots so they won't get sunburned! And thanks for the link to the duck brain story.
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