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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Being outside and enjoying the beautiful plants and flowers that are about is definitely something that's keeping me going at the moment, so I thought it might be nice to grow our own garden here where we can all enjoy it.
Please add any pictures, links, chats about anything you're enjoying in your garden, have found on a walk, wish you had in your garden etc. Or just enjoy wandering around 🙂
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
ohhhh hugs my @Former-Member , @Lonelyhart xxx
have to add some new photos xx
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NNYSenior Contributor
Hi Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone knows what type of plant this flower belongs to.
There are 3 of them here
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@NNY
That is a belladonna lily, also called a 'naked lady' as it flowers before the leaves emerge.
Botanical name is Amaryllis Belladonna
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member Giant Victoria Lillies don't sink.
The leaves have air-pockets in them (I think), very buoyant & floaty.
So yes, maybe they form mini swimming pools, when it rains heavily.
Hey @Former-Member It's a fair bet it's those fishies nibbling the shoots - @Shaz51 backed us up on that idea.
Or secondly, some sneaky Birds (as you suggested).
So no, you probably don't need a surveillance camera.
The tricky bit is how (if possible) to stop them Nibbling....
Adge
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Very unseasonal (& very rare) Rain, yesterday afternoon & today @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member
It actually pooled on the ground (water-repellent sands), quite a sight to see.
My garden plants will like it (maybe green up a bit).
My birds loved it - the canaries all hung on the aviary wire, having a shower while it rained.
Adge
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Ah very interesting @Adge about the Giant Victoria Lillies. Actually amazing when you think about it😊
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Yes it is definitely amazing @Former-Member I have seen them in person.
In Australian Botanical Gardens (Greenhouses) - not in their natural habitat.
Adge
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I have a photo. These just look so pretty at the moment. They are in a garden that lines our driveway. @CheerBear @Adge @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Former-Member @And anyone else that I missed. Sorry. Still getting used to your names and such
Love these colours. These plants are on the side of our driveway @Shaz51 @Adge @Former-Member @CheerBear @Sherry
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Walked around a private garden today. And we picked all these beautiful flowers. Then when I got home I attempted to arrange them. They are so so beautiful and the roses smell heavenly.
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