I am thankful for small surprises.
The previous owner planted various flowers around the yard. However, in many of those places, there is now too much shade for the flowers to bloom. That was the case for these day lilies. For the nine years we have lived here, there has been too much shade from this honeysuckle bush and the adjacent crabapple tree for anything more than some leaves to grow. However, I turned around the other day and was greeted by these bright blooms. It was a surprise that made my morning. And for that I am thankful.
Until next time...
Day Lilies!!! My mom planted them and when I went away, she'd send me the daily count when they bloomed. I can't remember the highest count in one day but it was significant.
ReplyDeleteCounting day lily blooms sounds like something I would do. That was a nice gesture from your mother to keep you feeling in contact with home.
DeleteDay lilies are so pretty. What a nice surprise.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's the little things. :)
DeleteThat is a wonderful gift!!!
ReplyDeleteIt made me happy to see them.
DeleteHow lovely! I hope they will continue to bloom for you in the years to come. Or, maybe you might consider relocating them to a sunnier spot?
ReplyDeleteI could relocate them, but I have two big beds of the same day lilies, so I don't feel the need to. But this little bright spot away from the others is fun.
DeleteThat would make me smile for sure!
ReplyDeleteI smile every time I see them.
DeleteWhat a wonderful surprise! I love when plants and flowers just pop up out of nowhere!
ReplyDeleteVolunteer plants are the best!
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