While there were thousands of gorgeous flowers,
Annie and I were drawn to the poppies.
I purchased a packet of red poppy seeds in the gift shop that day
for planting at home.
The delicate field poppies were everywhere along the roadsides too.
Ever since then, I have been on a mission to grow poppies of my own.
Very early this spring, when snow was still on the ground, I spread the
packet of seeds from Monet's garden. I also spread seeds from various
other types of poppies that I had purchased online.
And THEY GREW!
The first ones to blossom were the very delicate California poppies.
The petals are thinner than crepe paper and the seeds
are yellow. I love ALL of the shades of pink, coral and red!
Every morning, I go outside to see more and more blooms.
I've been picking them daily to enjoy in the house too.
A taller, sturdier variety just began blooming today!
It's very pretty with more layered petals and a darker center.
This is what makes gardening so much fun. I don't like to see the same
garden year after year. I'm always moving things around and adding new
flowers that catch my fancy. Sometimes things work out and sometimes
they are a flop.
It makes me VERY happy that this is a time when THEY GREW!
