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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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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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