Sweet William "volunteer"
Why are you reporting this puzzle?
I noticed this plant in my back yard lawn before I mowed for the first time and decided to let it live there, even though now it's a pain to mow around - the seeds must've blown down from the nearby terrace. I've been waiting to see what color it would be, and was hoping for red or pink, rather than white. :) Yes, drought-stressed trees are already losing leaves! :((
I always think of a story by veterinarian James Herriott when I do unconventional garden things, like mowing around flowers in the grass (I also have Johnny Jump-Ups and wild violets in the grass). He was often called to a farmer's who had a disabled newborn animal, and was too soft-hearted to put it down, which was economically necessary. James would gently tell him the animal would not only never work for its keep, but require many hours of special care, etc. The farmer would seem to consider but in the end say, "Ye shall have your chance." I often hear that in my head when I decide to let "volunteers" grow in the spot they chose. :)
I always think of a story by veterinarian James Herriott when I do unconventional garden things, like mowing around flowers in the grass (I also have Johnny Jump-Ups and wild violets in the grass). He was often called to a farmer's who had a disabled newborn animal, and was too soft-hearted to put it down, which was economically necessary. James would gently tell him the animal would not only never work for its keep, but require many hours of special care, etc. The farmer would seem to consider but in the end say, "Ye shall have your chance." I often hear that in my head when I decide to let "volunteers" grow in the spot they chose. :)
Leaderboard
- glenestele1:00
- greho1:09
- Pekaji1:18
- RebeccaB1:19
- Dustycat1:20
- kitkatkit1:24
- Steluta1:30
- kitkat31:57
- Margo31:57
- lindaconway1:57
Comments
Please sign in to comment. Don't have a profile? Join now! Joining is absolutely free and no personal information is required.