Our first Poppy of the season!
Yesterday afternoon we sat in the back garden with our long time friends
sipping a cider and nibbling some fresh cooked asparagus with mayonnaise dip.
They brought their own beverages and chairs and we sat safely apart.
I pointed out this tall poppy plant that had grown in an unusual spot
right beside the shed door...
This morning one of the seed pods opened up to this fabulous flower!
I plan to save the seeds when the poppy dries and sprinkle them in the garden for more plants next year.
Japanese themed Garden at Butchart Gardens.
Four friends met up and we walked along the paths of the gardens
absolutely beautiful
so quiet this Friday.
Love the lush green mossy patches in this shady spot.
Blue Poppies are very challenging to grow.
They are so delicate almost as light as a whisper of crepe paper.
Blue Poppy seeds are sold at the Gift Shop.
I grew blue poppies for several years before they vanished from the garden.
This formal garden area looks perfect for an Edwardian Film...
can you envision ladies and gents in period style clothing sauntering around on the grass?
Engaged in a game of croquet?
Sipping champagne from crystal flutes
or perhaps an afternoon tea
with vintage wicker chairs and tables
fine bone china
tasty tea sandwiches and cakes...
A gal can dream...
I am dreaming of these pleasures rather more often in these days of confinement.
Lusting after a more "normal" way of life.
Freedom and safety that we accepted and honestly, I think we took for granted.
Who could have predicted this world pandemic?
I suppose scientists knew it would happen sometime but I had not thought it would be in my lifetime.
Did you?
What are you missing most?
Have you expanded your "bubble" to include family and friends?
What are the first things that you want to do
when we get the "all clear" to open up some of the shops and services?
Enjoy your week and stay safe.
~Be Well and Be Kind ~
