Icelandic poppy

This is a different variety of poppy from our others. It is an Icelandic poppy. The Icelandic poppy is slightly smaller, and the color is a different shade of orange. The petals of the flower are much more delicate and textured. Were as our other poppies last around a week, these are lucky to last more than 24 hours.

Failed to thrive

The original seedings we placed in the self watering planter didn't react well to being placed outside, so we got some new ones from a local organic farm. As you can see these are very robust and have been doing well.

More Spring flowers

These are a new variety in our yard. I'll have to ask Kathleen what they are. I especially like the range of tones across the flower.

Poppies

We have a number of varieties of poppies in our front yard. They do extremely well here in the harsh sun and the bees love them. They also peak a bit later than the irises to make the color of spring last a bit longer.

Gratuitous Dog Photo

Andy the pocket Shepherd seemed annoyed by my flash when I took this photo. He just stared at me as if to say what was I doing by disturbing his nap.