Red Poppies Return!

Four years ago I planted some red poppies.

The next year they bloomed and were spectacular; bright red, tall and perfect in my garden.

The following year they came up, were just about to bloom and suddenly they were gone - totally gone - not a sign of anything above the ground.

Mountain Beavers again!

I thought they were gone for good but earlier this spring I noticed poppies coming up and I wasn't quite sure if they were my red poppies but this morning the first one opened and it is as spectacular as I remember.

As of now there are still more to open and I haven't seen much sign of the Mountain Beavers yet this spring so, perhaps, I'll have a grand showing.