Tuesday, June 22, 2010

One man's trash...

is this woman's treasure! Years ago I worked with a woman that happened upon a "trash heap" on the side of the road while riding her bike...

A gentleman was diligently working at taking out a bunch of day lilies, but not just any day lilies, 
these flowers are triples! 

She asked if she could have some and took them home and enjoyed them for years. 
When it was time to split the clump she shared some with me!

to share them with you! 
Oh and, it's a good idea to have a basket on your bike!
Have a Happy Day :@)

32 comments:

  1. I can remember a time when we only bought annuals, and shared perennials with each other, or seed..what happened to those days..love your lilies..still waiting for mine to bloom!

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  2. I've never seen a double lily ..It's so nice when other share there flowers with each other..double the pleasure..all the way around.

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  3. That's how I've gotten some of my best bloomers for the garden. :)

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  4. Don't you just love "shared" plants? We have many that we've received from others - and give back in return, as well. I love that.

    I really got tickled when I saw your blog - love those little pigs at the top, and the name is pure joy.

    Thanks for sharing, and also for stopping by my blog!

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  5. pretty flowers...

    Happy Wednesday!

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  6. Oh, how beautiful! I have the single tiger lilys in this color! These are beautiful!

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  7. Interesting bloom and fabulous color! Nothing beats gifted plants.Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! Jean

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  8. Lucky girl. I never come across free things, maybe I need to change my bike route! LOL

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. wow beautiful day lilies... hmmmm, nothing ever appears that great in the trash around my neighbourhood, not that i'm looking but you never know..lol!

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  10. You would be surprised how many people do this. Why not take advantage of something you can enjoy, even if someone else does not want it.

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  11. How pretty. I haven't seen triples. Wonderful!
    Sherry

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  12. Oh how I envy you. I simply could not get a handle on the aphids attacking my day lilies. But I enjoyed them so much while I was waging war against the pests!
    Jane T.

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  13. OMG! I have not seen these triple day lilies. They are pretty!

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  14. Those are really cool. I have lots of different day lillies and have even posted a series on some from a local day lily breeder?? (right word?)and none were triples.
    Did I mention they are really cool?

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  15. Beautifull pictures.
    Have a nice outdoor wednesday, Annemieke

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  16. Lovely day lilies...I've never seen triple day lilies before :-)

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  17. What a fun find!

    I love how easy it is to share perennials!

    Becky K.

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  18. I didn't know there was such a thing. They are so pretty. And how kind of everyone for sharing and spreading them.

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  19. I love lillies. I have so many in my garden that are blooming now. That triple lilly is beautiful.

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  20. Gorgeous lilies! Love the story. In my last neighborhood we shared flowers and plants like that. ~ Tracy

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  21. What a blessing-to capture throw-aways. I've seen places like Home Depot and others alike just throw out plants-but have never been able to grab up the remnants. They are beautiful.

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  22. I think sometimes shared plants are the best plants!

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  23. oh...this is a beautiful lily...i need some of those !! :)
    xo bj

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  24. What a gorgeous flower! I had no idea these even existed! LOVE THEM! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures and for stopping by to visit!
    Sharlotte
    Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections

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  25. Gorgeous! I have some singles and doubles, but no triples.

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  26. I looooove those lillies~~how cool!!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday~~~

    Kay Ellen

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  27. Oh how lucky you are! I love lilies and you are right ...they are a treasure!

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  28. Oh, these are gorgeous! I have never seen the triples before. now I gotta start searching for some! :)

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  29. Wow, the triplet daylilies are gorgeous. I've never seen them, thanks for sharing.

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  30. Those are beauties! I have some that I rescued from a yard where the house was going to be torn down to build an apartment. The guy was having a book sale, and I asked about the plants after he said the house was going to be torn down. I gave him a small amount of money for those and some very nice iris plants. I've gotten some passalong plants, too. That's always fun. Of course, I've given away lots of nice clumps of plants to neighbors and friends.

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