Hi DaffNetters: An aunt of mine sent this blog link with a daffodil story. Thought some might enjoy it. Linda http://act.ucc.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=39927.0&dlv_id=51083act.ucc.org DaffodilsLuke 12:27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow.”
Author: Linda Wallpe, Ohio
Akkad
Hi DaffNetters – Recently, this article was posted on Yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/ancient-texts-tell-tales-war-bar-tabs-150403211.html In reading it, the word ‘Akkad’ popped out at me. It’s a variety I still grow and it is always lovely. Many of you are interested in the origin…
photos of yard
A couple years ago someone offered bulbs of Lycoris radiata, I think it was Celia Jones in Louisiana. I sent for some and planted them in a few places. They’re blooming in two spots! Wasn’t sure they would this far…
in bloom now
Thought I’d send along these photos of what is in bloom here in Cincinnati, Ohio today. The photos were taken by a member of Daffnet and I have his permission to send them. These 2 photos are of the…
poem
Here is a poem featured in The Writer’s Almanac this morning. It’s not great, but I like the comparison to an upright telephone! Daffodils by May Swenson Yellow telephonesin a row in the gardenare ringing,shrill with light.…
Helen Trueblood is turning 93 soon!
Many members of the ADS know Helen Trueblood from conventions. She is not on DaffNet so she will not see this message. In case you have not heard yet, Helen turns 93 on April 25th, the day after…