amazing

CG didn't even take his camera for his morning round thru the backyard.

What could possibly change after a cloudy, rainy day?

After taking a second & third look at the California Poppy, CG had to go back for the Canon S3.

Truly amazing. First, surviving a harsh winter outside of its climate zone.

Second, thriving to surpass all of last year's growth in 5 weeks.

And, amazingly -now, it's setting buds.

CG would like to claim credit for part of the plant's success, but he can't.

Over 2 dozen of the annuals didn't bloom last year.

CG did however, adhere to the 'not all in 1 basket' mantra.

The poppies were planted in 3 different areas that received varying degrees of sunlight and windbreaks.

CG is considering planting back-up poppy plants, just in case of an unforeseen botanical tragedy.

{CG also considers the return of this poppy to be a sure sign of pending economic recovery.
California, having taken the brunt of the recession, is primed to lead the way out of the depression
-at least according to one amazing little poppy plant}