Blooming in the rain

There are so many wonderful surprises popping up around the garden, now.

There are now several Turkish poppy plants growing in some of our container pots in the backyard. They are so lovely and delicate.

About a month ago I noticed them sprouting and thought they might be dandelion plants, because the leaves look quite similar. I once bought one of these poppy plants many years ago from a local nursery. It supposedly is considered to be quite rare. But somehow they thrive in our backyard micro-climate!

Somehow the seed from a Baby Blue Eyes plant found its way into a crack in the driveway cement! This little plant is only about 2 inches tall!