more lilyfest, plus a walk through the garden

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Lilyfest 2023 has hit its peak, with nearly all performers having taken the stage.

tiny ghost wraps up its set
tiny padhye delivered a modest
but exceptional performance
tiny avalanche continues to crescendo in a technically perfect show
menorca (?) gives
a breathtaking solo performance

red alert continues to dazzle the crowd

royal sunset rounds out the headlining acts

Walking the garden after taking in Lilyfest, various wonders abound:

daylilies have entered the spotlight: stella d’oro was an early swath of color
coneflowers have begun
their slow rollout of blooms
varieties of marigolds are now plump and lush with color and texture
the nasturtium are established
and giving off delicious flowers
blackberries are setting fruit and starting to blush with color
coreopsis are ending their first big round and getting ready to feed some finches
the shishito peppers are about to
give up some snacks!
the yarrow is opening up
tomatillos are plumping up their lanterns
front to back: tricolor sage, purple ball basil, golden sage, traditional sage
delicious sorrel
Vietnamese cilantro, pineapple sage
parsley going to seed
silver brocade artemisia
scabiosa
green beans
geum avens
pink brandywine tomatoes
Missouri native heliopsis
(ox-eye/false sunflower)
lavender and a squash trio

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