I believe I mentioned something about growing Easter Lilies way back in my first post last December. This week marks the end of our annual Easter Lily growing project. So I thought it only fitting to “bid them adieu” in this post.
Lilly delivery began on Monday and ended today, Holy Thursday.
In the following photo taken on Monday, you can see how excited the Lilies were about Easter…they could hardly restrain themselves from opening. Some actually did open.
Some got dressed up for the trip:
Here they are, all set for the ride to their new homes:
We always like to pass along some simple suggestions for Easter Lily care to the new owners:
1) The Lilies prefer a brightly lit yet cool area of the house, if that is possible
2) Don’t over water them nor let water sit in the foil wrapper…let them dry out a bit before watering
3) Remove the yellow anthers to keep the pollen from staining the flower petals and your clothing:
4) Plant them outside after the weather warms up to enjoy them again next summer (2008)
In a way, I kinda hate to see them go… but we need the room!! The best part of the whole project is seeing the pleasure folks get when they receive them. 
Bob
Saint Joseph is often portrayed in artwork as holding a stem of an Easter Lily
Comment by Bob — April 6, 2007 @ 11:57 am