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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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More Lily Love

More lilies blooming this week -

"Pizzazz"

"Scheherazade"


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJune 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.

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  2. debsgardenJune 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Both are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!

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  3. sherryocalaJune 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Phillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.

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  4. LarryJune 26, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Two of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry

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  5. Rosedale GardenJune 26, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Musadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
    was just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary

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  6. Rainy Day GardenerJune 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  7. Phillip OliverJune 27, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Mary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.

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  8. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)June 28, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.

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  9. Phillip OliverJune 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Rob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)

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  10. aquablueroseJune 28, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Oh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!

    gerri XXX

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  11. MashaJune 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...

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  12. sweetbayJune 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love those vivid colors!!

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