Midsummer poppy note: The seeds I sowed last winter ,showed up in late April here. It was a huge patch of over sowen seeds due to wind at the time of sowing.
I thinned what I could but the whole area never really took off as I dreamed it would. There were many thin small plants and a few nice big ones but no "show stoppers"
On the other hand ,in another garden there were 3 plants left all winter and as we composted so heavily I didnt think there would be anything to see.
It sprouted poppies of all colors and huge plants. It made a beautiful display that included blacks.
Note to self : Let nature do tha planting.
