My latest manuscript is now in the editor's hands, giving me a short window to relax. On Friday, I used that window to literally stop and smell the flowers.
On my walk with the dogs, I left our country road and crossed a large field on the return trip home. Beautiful elongated red flowers as far as the eye could see, beckoned to me. I picked a handful of these. I later learned they were Crimson Clover.
Golden Ragwort grew among the Crimson Clover. I thought how together they'd make a lovely bouquet. Then it struck me that a few white flowers were necessary to pull the arrangement together.
When I reached the house and saw the English Daisies growing at the edge of the yard, I knew they were my answer, so I added them to the mix . I thought as I admired them, that these wildflowers combined, are as pretty as any florist could arrange. I placed them in a vase and set it on my kitchen island. I was happy with them until...
...I ventured down the road to where a house once stood and discovered a cluster of white flowers with yellow-cupped centers. At first look, I thought they were Buttercups, but on closer inspection, I saw, unlike Buttercups, the petals were open.
These flowers have the heady scent of Jasmine, but the petals are different. After a lengthy online search, I believe these gems are White Narcissus. I added them to the bouquet. As I type this, the gorgeous bouquet is before me and I am inhaling the sweet fragrance of the Narcissus. Ahhh...
We all need to enjoy the beauty around us and, if you can, bring some of it inside your house.
I love your wildflower photos, Laurean. I like sitting inside the house and looking out at flowers. I'm NOT outdoorsy, but I also enjoyed our patio in previous years. This year, health restrictions keep me indoors. Hero planted red roses on two sides of the patio so I would have color to content me. By now we would have bought a couple of geraniums and flowers for a small bed in out front yard, but we're delayed this year.
ReplyDeleteCaroline, thank you for stopping by and commenting. I hate that health restrictions have prevented you from fully enjoying nature this year. But it warms my heart to know you can sit on your patio and enjoy the fresh air and the roses.
DeleteThe flowers are beautiful. What a joy they bring to spring and everyone. Thanks for the uplifting post.
ReplyDeleteThe place down the road that the house once stood would that perhaps be my grandparents' house or your mother in law and father in law's? I sure do miss visiting both.
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine. I got those pics Google-free pics. They are the same flowers I found for my bouquet. And I love pics of old barns and houses. Your Uncle Rex's house no longer stands. The guy who bought the acreage took it down a few months back. It's sad to pass it.
DeleteYou're welcome, Judy Ann. Thank you for commenting. Nature has a way of calming the spirit, and the beauty of flowers, plus the fragrance of some, lifts the spirit even higher.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love those flowers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Joan. And thanks for Sharing the post. I love beautiful flowers, too. They make a lovely adornment on my table and kitchen island.
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