Behold! A Poppy! From a seed!

This not-great picture is of a poppy from our yard, that we planted from a seed sometime last year. There is no greater joy than a seed bursting to life that you planted with your own hands. You feel like a God!

Native to California, the California Poppy is probably our most prized horticultural possession. Vibrant and showy, much like California’s reputation, these beauties put on quite a show post-rains. This year has been a doozy and we just love seeing the super-blooms in action all over our neighborhoods.

Add some poppies to your home landscape by planting seeds in Spring or Fall and then….. wait. Patience is key! Our favorite move is to sprinkle them randomly and liberally throughout the landscape and then be totally surprised at where they pop up.

Our buddies at Plant Material in Glassell Park sell the cutest little packages of California Poppy Seeds. Go pick some up!