JUNE OBF: All about YOU!
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Melinda Hagen
2 years agoLilies have different meanings all over the world. Chinese believe that lilies bring good luck. Assyrian culture think lilies represent the Holy flower. Greek lore associates lilies with motherhood. Christians believe lilies represent chastity and innocence.
beth_b_kodiak
2 years ago
Seeds and a very nice card arrived today from Shirley two climbers, cypres Vine and cardinal climber. I have not had these since ce I livedin MD. It's like finding an o.d friend.
The other is a sunflower that is totally. new to me.Magic Roundabout looks so pretty and I'm crazy a out sun f,lowers. So these are a big hit
CARD shows a beautiful Monarch butterfly. I have not seen any moarchs this year but I was able to rescue two swallowtail who had gotten into my work shed today. Both rescued without direct contact and released outdoors.
Great day. THANK YOU SHIRLEY.
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SoLovelyLily
2 years ago3 Pics o day
1 Tip I use marigolds to deter deer and keep pests off my plants and veggies.Ladyreneer
2 years ago
brittneysgran
2 years agoSoLovelyLily
2 years agoMelinda Hagen
2 years ago
Received my lovely pack from Susan B. Loved it all! And do love beets and beet greens! These will be for my fall garden! Thank you so much for them all!
SoLovelyLily
2 years agoYou can download a copy of my book for free on Amazon from June 27-July 1 Enjoy! And Happy Planting! My Garden Planner xxKim
skyblue52
2 years ago
Hello girls. SPent 2 days figuring out what I need to do to finish the front bed. They said rain on sat and next 4 days. So I moved marigolds and 4 o clocks around. No rain and lots of sun today. So spent the morning watering.. The lilies are blooming. I love looking at all your flower pictures.
Melinda Hagen
2 years agoIris symbolise faith, hope, and wisdom. Separate colors symbolize other things. Purple iris for wisdom and compliments, blue iris for faith and hope, yellow iris for passion, and white iris for purity!
Melinda Hagen
2 years agoskyblue52
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoEnjoying the smell of lilies and a warm night
The mums are growing v tall. When we have a good rain will trim down. So hot now.
My petunias have not reached the border yet . the creeping phlox has stayed green and thick.
Ladyreneer
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2 years agoMelinda Hagen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
The bearded iris is the state flower of Tennessee.
Also is official flower for month of February.
beth_b_kodiak
2 years agoMelinda Hagen
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2 years agoHello girls. I got my sunny package from Beth. Love big flowers and she set me up with Moulin rouge, Henry Wilde and teddy bear sunflower seeds. And a Brussels alpine seed. Idid get 1 plant to come back. They seem to rot here. But with all the seeds in this pack I can start 100. Morgan county seeds has so many seeds. 2 cute hand made cards. Thank you Beth
beth_b_kodiak
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2 years agoJust wanted to show Kindly light lily. I am sorry to say I can not recall who sent it to me. She is tall and strong .
My month for host is Aug. And I will be themed "share from the garden." By then we will all have an abundance of plants or seeds to share. I saw Jayeanne was supposed to be July. If she can not . It made me think if what fun it was just sharing pictures. I can oversee A month of show what's going on in your garden. And a bingo. No swapping.
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