NancyRidenour

Nancy Ridenour, Ithaca, NY, US
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Pets in the Garden

Jan 14, 2010

Many wild animals become pets to share my garden. Deer frequented the garden and ate many of my perennials before I fenced the garden.  My lotus pond is very large and contains over 500 plants...

Autumn celebrations

Nov 3, 2009

Autumn in Ithaca, NY is gorgeous, especially with back-lit light on foliage, berries, and mushrooms.  The lotus leaf fades quickly in volume when the days shorten and turns from a green leaf to...


Recent comments


Re: READER PHOTOS! Nancy's garden in New York

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  

Re: READER PHOTOS! Nancy's garden in New York

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  

Re: READER PHOTOS! Nancy's garden in New York

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