Today was delightfully busy with a steady stream of new visitors and old friends dropping in. Especially welcome were local gardeners who had discovered us for the first time and people who had returned after many years absence.
After closing, I walked the gardens in the evening quiet and was thrilled to see my all time favourite flower emerging near the pond – Meconopsis grandis ‘Lingholm’. 
There is nothing else with the intensity of this blue. The papery, translucent petals hang down almost meekly, concealing the brilliant yellow stamens inside. I just love it. There’s also the knowledge that I grew them from seed – they are my babies and I’m very proud of them.
Another beauty in the garden today is this fabulous tree paeony, with flowers the size of saucers. Impressive, showy and large, but for me knocked for six by the demure blue poppy. 
One Response to “A moment of reverence in a manic day”
I love the himalayan poppy too, such a marvellous blue. I used to come to your nursery a few years ago and am pleased to have been reminded that you are out there. All looks very interesting and as I am in north wales, not too far away, I will be along!
best of luck with your new venture.