Archive of entries posted on October 2011
Japanese Magnolia-Magnolia x Soulangiana-Saucer Magnolia
These flowers bloom in early spring – but this one appeared near the end of October, 2011. It’s either very early or very late – guess if it’s late it is, literally, a “late-bloomer.”
It’s State Fair Time !
The South Carolina State Fair has arrived for a 12 day run in Columbia. Opening day was shadowed by an accident with one of the rides -according to media reports, several people received minor injuries which were treated at the Fair’s first aid station. Comments to media articles about the accident show a wide range …
Spider Lily – Lycoris Radiata: Fall Flowering Bulbs
In late September or early October, a tall stem bearing a frilly red flower suddenly pops out of the ground. It’s fall and Spider Lilies- Lycoris Radiata- are in bloom in the South. Spider Lilies were brought to the United States in the 1850’s from Japan. They are hardy, easy to grow perennial bulbs that …
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