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Thomas Cleary's avatar

It’s as though they were very grateful for being moved to a less embattled environment.

“And in appreciation of your care, concern and attention we’d like to give you this abundance of color.”

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Such a lovely way to think of it!

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Samantha Coté's avatar

So pretty. Now I want some bluets in my garden!

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Yay, I hope you get some! :)

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

I adore bluets. They we a favorite of my mothers and they also remind me of her. They also make me think every year of the promise of summer and more flowers to come, as they are early bloomers. Wonderful post Sydney!

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

So cool! Little wildflowers like this are often overlooked, and I'm just tickled when I find that someone else notices & has a special heart-connection with them :) 💕

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Neil Barker's avatar

Really enjoyed this post - especially about how you noticed their resliency and then rescued some of the Bluets from your driveway.

I'm looking forward to looking for some on my hikes next Spring. :)

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thanks! I was so surprised by how enthusiastically they took off in the improved soil, that was fun. I bet you'll find them now that you're on the lookout! They're one of those little flowers that you see one, and you think "Wow, that's unusual!" and then you start seeing them everywhere 🤣

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Maria Hanley's avatar

Your photography is beautiful, but what really makes me smile is how you see the world. The fine details are stunning and offer a fresh perspective. I always look forward to opening Moments.

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me 💕

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A. Christine Myers's avatar

A wonderful account, Sydney--I love using wildflowers in the garden, though our desert wildflowers are often taprooted and difficult to transplant successfully. I'm not familiar with your bluets... They look like lovely, precious little plants. And your photography is gorgeous, as always!

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SydneyMichalski🌿NatureMoments's avatar

Thank you! Such an interesting challenge with the taproots - I never thought about it, but of course it makes complete sense in the desert landscape. These little cuties were new to me upon arriving in Maine, and I certainly can't get enough of them now 🤣

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A. Christine Myers's avatar

I would think so--a neatly growing wildflower that blooms not once, but twice a year is definitely a keeper!

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