It won't be long and summer will be over.  I already notice a difference with the days getting shorter.  It has started to cool off some from the hot weather we've been having.  All is doing well in the pond and it won't be long and the garden will be finished.  I canned the first of the tomatoes last week ending up with about 27 quarts so far.  I'm sure tomorrow I'll be able to add to that.

Finding more time now to do other things since the pond season is starting to slow down.  There is little time during March, April, May and June, but then July things start to slow some.  I notice the waterlilies seem to have to slowed down but when they do bloom are still wonderful.

Enjoy why we can......the tropicals are the first to go.

'Aurora'  hardy water lily is an ideal smaller water lily for tub, containers or small ponds.  This is also a great small lily to put into a stream or bog area as long as there isn't splashing of water.    Attractive purplish and green leaves give this lily a stunning look.  The buds appear cream colored and open to yellow flowers, then turn through colors ending in red.  This transformation takes place over several days so a number of different colors may be seen at the same time.  A truly remarkable water lily.   Place the lily 12-18 inches below the water surface.  It will spread approximately 12-24 inches.

Propagation:  By division of the established crowns during the growing season.  You can replant them right away in their own container and grow more plants.

Buy Aurora, Hardy Water Lily here.