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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


READER PHOTOS! Nancy's garden in New York

comments (10) November 16th, 2011 in blogs

mgervais Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor
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Today's photos are from Nancy Ridenour in Ithaca, New York. She says, "About 10 years ago, I purchased 6 lotus plants from the Ithaca farmer's market and placed them at the edge of my pond.  They quickly spread and now there are hundreds of plants that bloom abundantly each year. The flowers are splendid and attract many visitors.  I am scheduled for a Garden Conservancy tour next August." Beautiful, Nancy, thanks for sharing! Nancy has a blog--check it out here!

 

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NancyRidenour writes: Thanks everyone for your comments. Next August 4th, this pond is on the Garden Conservancy tour if you are in the Ithaca Area. Come on by! Posted: 7:54 pm on November 17th
NancyRidenour writes: I was also surprised to see them growing in Ithaca, NY. Not sure about the hardiness zone, but they are sold at commercial establishments here. I do know they do not do well in the Caroga Lake area, which is higher elevation.

Lotus definitely have leaves. The first leaf comes up in May/June and the larger one June/July. These are not the same leaves as a pond lily. Lotus grow up to 5' above the water. Posted: 10:20 am on November 16th
pattyspencer writes: Your pond is so pretty. I never knew they had leaves tho. I just thought the pad was the pad and the lilly was the lilly. Never knew it had leaves as well. Posted: 10:10 am on November 16th
Wife_Mother_Gardener writes: I am surprised these grow so far north, though clearly they are happy! What is their hardiness zone?

Absolutely beautiful! Posted: 8:54 am on November 16th
NancyRidenour writes: Thanks for your comments about the lotus pond and blog. I also have a website you might like to visit for more images of lotus and other flowers. http://nancyridenourartist.zenfolio.com
Posted: 8:32 am on November 16th
cwheat000 writes: amazing seed pods
Posted: 8:20 am on November 16th
studio27art writes: Thought you'd like to know that I did three paintings from a lily/lotus pond that is at the Sedgewick Gardens in Beverly, MA. Don't know if you can see it, Here is one of them on my blog:
http://pinkchairpaintings.blogspot.com/2011/09/beautiful-garden.html Posted: 8:13 am on November 16th
meander1 writes: Oh, an attack of lotus blossom envy just hit me...I don't think there is an easy cure for such an affliction. There is something so majestic about that proud flower floating above the water.
Nancy's blog is a real treat...click on any month and there are wonderful flower pictures to enjoy as well as other interesting subjects. Posted: 8:12 am on November 16th
ncgardener writes: Beautiful blogsite and I love the idea of producing scarves with your images, you are definitely talented and have an eye for beauty. Posted: 7:30 am on November 16th
gottagarden writes: that's it! I'm buying some lotus!
Posted: 5:57 am on November 16th
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