My springtime friend, lovely ranunculus. Even your shadow was enticing. But not just to my camera and me, to the aphids as well.
I didn’t know it was happening until it was too late. There was no hope of undoing what had so swiftly taken place. Your second bud would never know the warm sun on its open face.
I looked at you, but I did not see. I gave you water but not what you really needed. I brought you home, and I let you down.
Now all that remains is a shadow of a memory.
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It’s gorgeous, Cynthia. Love the monochrome with shadow. It’s an interesting play on the concept. Totally dig the reflection. What a great title.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy that you enjoyed it. xo
Ranunculus are my favourites =) I love the formation and patterns on the inside!
I agree, they are so beautiful!
I love this. 🙂
Thank you, Lynne! 🙂
Wow gorgeous Cynthia!
Thanks, Lynn!
I like this allot very different and wonderful words Cynthia!
Thanks! I had that plant for a very short time last spring and have felt bad about the way I neglected it.
It’s hard when we are busy! I have done the same! 😦
Yes, it happens, unfortunately. Hopefully not this year though 🙂
yes! I have little purple bulbs that are up, not sure what they are called!
Are they crocuses? They come up pretty early. They have bright orange stamens inside?
they could be they are not very big. I am making a video to show you guys barns and stuff around the palouse and at the beginning I put them. I think they are!
Yes crocuses are not very big. You couldn’t cut them and bring them inside, they are very petite. Looking forward to the video!
I have never gardened until maybe two years ago. I told you about the lake plants. It was amazing Cynthia, mom cut little plants for me, it was like 95 degrees, I put them in the truck in back, a 2 hour trip, got home dug up an area and plopped them in. they looked horrible, but I watered and weeded, the next year they were huge amazing! That is when I started loving gardening although I know nothing about it! I will be asking you and bugging you this summer with questions haha
It’s amazing isn’t it, what plants can go through sometimes and still be alive and beautiful. I will do my best to help you with questions and advice, but the truth is I haven’t had a “real” garden in years. I’ve been doing container gardening on my balcony, but that’s more limited than what I would do with a little patch of earth. One day I’ll have some ground to grow in. Good luck with things this summer!!
Thanks so much! Your flowers always look so lovely!
Thanks!! I have a lot of love to give them 🙂 Even though I worry that they don’t get enough sunlight, rain, or fresh soil… Each year I try my best and see what wants to grow and what doesn’t.
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Wonderful. 😀
Thank you, Cee!
You’ve written so well here, just took me to another state of mind! Bliss!
Thank you so much, Alok! I’m happy that my writing had an effect on you 🙂
I like the writing too!
Thank you, Maria! 🙂