Lily of the Nile

There they are, the record number of five blooming stalks on my Agapanthus, 'Stevies Wonder.'  So far they have survived the deer, which has been absent since all of the July 4th fireworks were set off by neighbors.  Last year the deer chomped off the heads of buds as they were opening.

Today, we found evidence that the deer came around the end of the fence with our neighbor on the north, because it clewed off a few roses.  It paused to empty its bowels behind the house, and wandered through the labyrinth.  It nibbled on a few of the celosia, just starting to set buds, before leaving.  Such rude and impudent behavior.

We have put in three tall metal fence posts, strung fish line among them, and added three short posts that disappear in the day lilies to poke its legs.  Will it be enough?  I hope so.

Just in case I got these photos, even though all of the buds haven't opened all the way.  I want some documentation that they were here!

There is a lot more blooming.  Near the leg of the bench you can see the orange flowers of the Crocosmia 'Star of the East.  In the bottom right corner are the celosia seedlings, bravely growing in the face of evil predatory deer.

But today I rejoice in my Lily of the Nile!