Buying new plants is out of the question. We will be moving in the next few months and it would be beyond foolish to add to the already ridiculous number of pots that are lurking in the garden. Let me reiterate: beyond foolish.
I have been lusting over Lilium ‘Forever Susan’ for some time. I clearly remember the first time I was entranced by her loveliness. I was at my Mum’s and we were watching the TV, me lounging on the sofa, her with her feet up in her bionic chair. More than likely we had a cup of tea and perhaps a jammie dodger. Sadly, it has been a while since I have watched Monty with my Mum. Let me make it clear, I’m not talking about a programme called “Monty with My Mum”, although I am sure it would be very entertaining. What I mean is, I was watching Gardeners’ World whilst I was at Peggy’s house. Hopefully I have averted the potential disaster of disappointed souls desperately scanning for back episodes on iPlayer. Back to the lily in question. As I was too comfy/lazy to get up and grab a pen and paper, I convinced myself I would remember the name. Luckily Peggy knows me better and scribbled the name on the back of her Handgliding Weekly. From that moment onwards I have been poised to attack, on high level lily alert.
Unfortunately, there was the tawdry incident when I got over-excited and bought ‘Forever Linda’ by mistake and have ever since been trying to reconcile the fact. Linda is a lovely lass, but Susan was my first love. Still she evaded my clutches.
Today, in search of Babybel and avocados, I wandered into our local discount supermarket, the one that rhymes with idyll. Even before I got to the hand-sanitiser I spotted her, nestled in a box of other lilies. Standing undecided for all of a millisecond, I grabbed a packet, gave it a quick squeeze to ensure firm bulbs lay within, and before I could create a biohazard, they were in my shopping trolley. I must admit I was all of a flutter. It was meant to be. All things do come to those who wait. She had better be as good as I have been dreaming.
Off The Edge Gardening 
Hurrah!
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Yes, I am possibly too excited. It can only lead to lily beetle.
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good luck with the bulbs. Maybe wait till next winter in the new place to put them in the ground?
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That is probably a very good idea. Whether or not I will pay it any heed is another matter. ;D
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You’ve found her! Hooray!
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Oops, sorry, I’ve somehow replied to a comment instead of leaving a new one. No idea how I’ve done that!
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Ha, I do that sometimes, you are not alone x
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Your level of restraint is surprising. Surprisingly absent, that is. I hope you have made provision in your budget for the third removal lorry. First shifts your house contents, second shifts your potty collection and the third your impulse purchases. Assuming you move quickly, of course, else you might need a fourth lorry.
And don’t forget to budget for the gardener you’ll need to help you plant all the b****y stuff at the other end. 🙄
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I know, I know! Actually, as the days gone on, I am considering more and more pot plants to leave behind. I like the idea of a cleanish slate. We will see …….
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A Bird In The Hand has always been my philosophy.
Strike While The Iron Is Hot..
She Who Hesitates Is Lost..
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My sentiments exactly! Thanks Jessica x
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The one that rhymes with idyll 😂, love that. In a way it turned out to be a sort of idyll for you.
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It did! ☺
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