I was hanging the sheets on the line, a little beyond the corral in the back forty and I noticed a flash of color. I went over to investigate and I saw this, which I identified as lychnis or rose campion. It has lovely gray/green stems and pretty flowers.
I have no idea where it came from. I’ve never planted it in the 17 years we’ve lived here. It’s a perennial. So it must have self-seeded from somewhere else. Perhaps a bird dropped the seeds at one time? I don’t know, but I have to say it’s a delightful discovery!
It’s right on the edge of the wild area in the rear of the Secret Garden (but on the other side.)
These unexpected finds are always fun.
I mowed the entire front lawn, including the lilac side yesterday. Why I chose to do it in 80 degree temps when I knew it was going to drop down to the 60s today, I don’t know. But I did it and, though tiring, it was satisfying. Since Don is going to work for 5 hours at the Farmer’s Market today, I figured it’s the least I can do to hold up my end of things.
Today is very, very breezy and much cooler.
I’m going to pack up more books to donate to the library, along with the two books I have to return. Today’s donation will be pulled from my many decorating books. There are some I want to keep, of course, but there are many that I never crack open. So it’s time for them to go. Since Don is going to be gone today, I’m going to do some cleaning and some laundry and some putzing.
Happy 80th to Paul McCartney!
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.