California Poppy

California Poppies. They are flowering in my yard now. 

It is a  volunteer from last years' plants.

And yes, they are not the "traditional", predominant, yellow. This is more like a light peach color. Love it.

Thanks for dropping by,

Luiza

Poppies

I love Poppies during this time of the year. They do better in my yard than the some of the flowers that bloom at this time of the year in California.

For instance, I also love Primulas, but it turns out that the slugs/snails also love them... so it is a fight between the slug/snails and me.

I bought these plants, and they were very small. I believe I planted them around December.

Spring preparation

Around October, I planted some California Poppies. I want to have them ready to be planted in the yard in early spring. In the beginning of December they were doing quite well in my mini-greenhouse.

When I look at them, I decided not to procrastinate any longer. It is definitely time to plant in individual containers.

They sure look much happier. I use a good soil mix (Miracle Grow mix), and they are doing great. Can't wait to move them to the yard. In the meantime, I am keeping them safe in the mini-greenhouse.

I also started some herb "babies". A friend asked me for some thyme and rosemary. Here they are. I hope that at least one of each will make it.

If none makes it... well, nothing to be sad: I will start them again!!! Very simple to start: I just grab some pieces from the "mother" plants, and stick to the dirt. I do not use the powder that most books recommend.

Thanks for looking,

Luiza