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From the lens Growing Different Kinds Of Poppies.

  • The_Micro_Farm_Project May 24, 2012 @ 12:04 am | delete
    I grow Californian poppies. They come back on their own every year. I have some seed heads for other kinds of poppies,and I can't wait for the right time of year to plant them!
  • lisadh May 22, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I live in California, so I'm partial to our beautiful orange poppies, but I loved seeing the photos of all the varieties. Never knew there were so many!
  • dream1983 May 22, 2012 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Very beautiful lens! Thumbs up!
  • little-devil May 19, 2012 @ 11:24 am | delete
    I grow black peony. They are so beautiful!!!!
  • SoundFinance May 17, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    I love poppies but have never grown them. I have added you to my Poppy Day lens about remembrance.
  • bloomingrose May 3, 2012 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    This is a lovely lens. I want to try some poppies in my garden - I hope it is not too late to get them started. Pinned to my board "how does your garden grow?' and Squidoo Angel Blessed.
  • Rob3 Apr 27, 2012 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Had to return for another look at this wonderful lens. You cannot be anything but inspired to grow some... when the house renovation work is complete!
  • Winter52 Apr 27, 2012 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    I obviously need to find some "Shirley" poppies. Actually I have visited the village of Shirley in Kent. I wonder if that is where the poppies are from that you mentioned above??
  • Graceonline Apr 19, 2012 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Poppies have always been among my favorite flowers, and I have been enthralled with the California poppy since I first saw a field of them as a young girl. What a beautiful, beautiful page. Thank you.
  • simpsonia Apr 18, 2012 @ 3:51 am | delete
    Very informative lens with beautiful images to match. I'm going to try my hand at growing some red corn poppies. I already have Icelandic and Oriental in my garden and they're simply beautiful
  • cmadden Apr 10, 2012 @ 11:59 pm | delete
    Had to make a return visit - such beautiful, vivid flowers!
  • cffutah Apr 3, 2012 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Just returning to *bless your article*!
  • fanfreluche Apr 3, 2012 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Such a beautiful page about poppies. I love poppies since I read the poem "In Flanders Fields" by a Canadian soldier. Poppies grow in france too, we see them in fields all the time. the look to be the wild kind, since they are in the middle of nowhere
  • aj2008 Apr 3, 2012 @ 6:40 am | delete
    I have various poppies in my garden that self seed each year. You never know where they are going to pop up next, it could be in a pot with another plant or the garden itself. But I always leave them where they are because I love their hardiness and the way they keep regenerating.

    My Dad passed away on Remembrance Day and his grandchildren know him as "Pop" - which makes the Poppy even more significant for me.

    This is a beautiful page :)
  • iMorpheus Mar 23, 2012 @ 10:09 am | delete
    I love these vibrant poppy colors :-) Thanks for creating this lens.
  • JJNW Mar 12, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    I love poppies! Happy Plant a Flower Day! I chose this page for my quest!
  • 7thStone Mar 12, 2012 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Poppies have always been one of my favorite flowers; beautiful lens and great information. Thanks for posting it!
  • kiwinana71 Mar 8, 2012 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Beautiful Poppies, love them. Thanks for sharing.Happy International Women's Day
  • Steph_Tietjen Feb 26, 2012 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I LOVE poppies, they are probably my favorite flower. I grow lots of California poppies, or I should say, now they just grow by themselves. Many colors, they're so easy. I haven't done as well with the Oriental poppies. I REALLY enjoyed this lens!
  • Northwestphotos Feb 12, 2012 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Absolutley lovely Poppy photos! What a beautiful lens!
  • JaguarJulie Feb 6, 2012 @ 9:58 am | delete
    Poppies are such an exquisitely beautiful flower ... to contemplate growing poppies would be like a little bit of heaven on earth! Lovely.
  • Rob3 Feb 5, 2012 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    What a fabulous collection you've put together. I love to photograph these close-up, but don't see so many of the field poppies now, as farmers use chemicals on their crops to keep 'weeds' at bay.
  • MarysSerendipity Jan 23, 2012 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Very nice
  • cffutah Jan 21, 2012 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    just great! enjoyed your article and all your large photos.
  • aj2008 Jan 20, 2012 @ 5:36 am | delete
    I love Poppies and have a picture hanging in my litchen.
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 19, 2012 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    I love poppies! The opium poppy on here is so cool! I would like to photography those. Beautiful flowers in the photos on here!
  • OutbackJack Jan 19, 2012 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Tall Poppies are people who others think have got to big for their boots, who blow their own horn too much. Aussies then feel they need to be taken down a peg or two. On the other hand they don't like to see others 'down on their luck' and are quick to give a 'hand up'. Must be hard finding the balance in Australia :0 thanks for the link
  • OutbackJack Jan 19, 2012 @ 8:13 am | delete
    I love poppies. We use the flanders poppy for rememberance day in November. I have opium poppies popping up everywhere too and we also have a wild small red poppy in Australia. There is an expression in Australia called "Tall Poppy syndrome" have you heard of it? On my lens for growing veggies you will find at the bottom a photo of a fly in a pink opium poppy. Just Loved this lens. Thanks for the help on Australia day too.
  • theraggededge Jan 14, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Just stopped by to visit one of the best lenses on Squidoo, renew a worn-off blessing and to welcome you back. :-)
  • winlin Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Beautiful photos and illustrations, great lens, well done.
  • DaveStone13 Jan 12, 2012 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Hard to forgive these beautiful flowers for what they did to Dorothy on the way to Oz.
  • Image_Girl Jan 9, 2012 @ 8:34 am | delete
    wow... Himalayan blue poppies! coool. I would love to grow those. Another great selection of flowers too!
  • burntchestnut Nov 22, 2011 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    I never knew there were blue poppies. Great lens!
  • Papier Aug 20, 2011 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    I've never seen the Himalayan blue poppy but got a good impression of its' beauty here!
  • JeanJohnson Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    I never knew that there were so many different types of poppies. awesome lens.
  • AzotaPhotography Jun 20, 2011 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Loved see all the different kinds of poppies.
  • jennikitten Jan 19, 2011 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Beautiful lens, I love poppies!
  • AnnaleeBlysse Jan 18, 2011 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    The blue Himalayan poppies are beautiful. Nice lens here chock full of info and lovely artwork.
  • scar4 Jan 16, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    What a colorful poppy world, an exceptional selection of poppy pictures!
  • mysticmama Jan 9, 2011 @ 1:46 am | delete
    Love Poppies!
    ~ Blessed >*
  • monarch13 Dec 27, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! Blessed!
  • JaguarJulie Dec 24, 2010 @ 11:28 am | delete
    I think the poppy is the window to one's creative soul. I love poppies.
  • David Nov 22, 2010 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens! You've done a great job keeping up with the different types of poppies and taking great pictures. I've been more into rose pictures but I'll have to look into these!
  • newbizmau Nov 1, 2010 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    I learned a lot here. So many types of poppy, I didn't know. I think I may try to plant some of these varieties. They are extremely beautiful. Thanks for this lens.
  • ohcaroline Oct 19, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed reading about all the poppies. Beautiful photos and artwork. Blessed by an Angel. This lens will be featured on my angel lens: "angel-on-assignment".
  • CR2000 Oct 14, 2010 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    What a cute lens ....very interesting : )
  • AlaskaHydro Oct 12, 2010 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    Wonderful work on this lens. I love poppies, they are beautiful.
  • Frankster Oct 10, 2010 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    WOW what an eye full of beauty. I love the photos and the info is excellent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love poppies and did not know they came in so many colors! Bear hugs, Frankster
  • myfairladyah Oct 1, 2010 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Absolutely lovely lens. Now I want to plant some poppies!
  • LensbyLisa Sep 30, 2010 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Gorgeous pictures! The blue poppy is amazing! I don't think I have ever seen one of those before! This lens was a joy-thanks for sharing!
  • sueanninga Sep 12, 2010 @ 5:34 am | delete
    Loads of good info here and the pics are amazing. Just wonderful!
    One Stop Poppy Shoppe
  • sueanninga Sep 9, 2010 @ 10:29 am | delete
    Great Poppy Pics! Thank-you for sharing! I am so excited, I need poppies in MY garden. Just did a google search and found a store that sells nothing but poppies! I cannot believe how many different kinds of poppy seeds there are. I am going to start planning my garden now! One Stop Poppy Shoppe I will post my poppy pics next spring!
  • sueanninga Sep 9, 2010 @ 10:00 am | delete
    WOW! Awsome poppy picks! I am so excited, I absolutely need to have some in my garden! Did a quick google search and found a wonderful store where all they sell are poppy seeds! One Stop Poppy Shoppe I am going to plan my garden now! Thanks! Squidoo friends, you just made my day!
  • steve smith May 19, 2010 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    hello i have had some poppies come up for the past threee years and this year it is really got me stumped they are everywhere but ther are three diffrent flowers but the stalks and color and leaves are the same stumped here
  • Geeve Apr 29, 2010 @ 4:44 am | delete
    A really great lens Poppy, and I especially like the picture added to the end of the Guestbook comments; nice touch.
    5* of course and lens rolled to my "Gardens to Visit" lens.
    Cheers, Geeve
  • weavz Apr 20, 2010 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    It is time for the California poppies to bloom and they are spectacular. I took my easel out last week and even painted some. Thanks for the great lens.
  • skiesgreen Apr 15, 2010 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    returned with a blessing and to feature this on Sprinkled with Stardust

    Norma
  • greenspirit Apr 13, 2010 @ 1:45 am | delete
    Thank you Delia, amd congratulations on becoming an angel...I remember you saying in the forum that you would love to do the job, and I can't think of anyone better fitted. I hope you have fun.
  • d-artist Apr 12, 2010 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    Poppy, I'm back again...with a Squid Angel Blessing!!!
  • Hairdresser007 Apr 11, 2010 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    poppies are so beautiful I love the plum one!
  • Chi-TownChica Mar 29, 2010 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Beautiful lens
  • TheWhistler Mar 24, 2010 @ 8:12 am | delete
    BEAUTIFUL lens. What colour, and informative. Thank you.
  • poutine Mar 19, 2010 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    I love the way you present us the poppies and all the beautiful
    pictures that you included.
    A big 5++
  • vallain Mar 13, 2010 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    What a beautiful lens. I do love poppies and you have shown them in all their glory here.
  • LKW31 Mar 12, 2010 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    This has really inspired me to grow poppies this year! This is beautiful lens, wonderful photos and very interesting too.
  • lasertek Mar 10, 2010 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Been reading a lot of flower lenses and this is one of the best so far. Congratulations on LOTD! 5*
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 10, 2010 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD, such a pretty and informative lens - Kathy
  • skiesgreen Mar 10, 2010 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens and great pis and info. I always mean to grow poppies but have never got around to it yet. My gran used to always have them. Congrats on LOTD

    Norma
  • eccles1 Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Love Poppies love this lens !!
    Congratulations on LOTD
  • Lisa-Marie-Mary Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    What a beautiful, informative and flowerifically awesome lens!! Congratulations on getting LOTD! :-)
  • prosperity66 Mar 9, 2010 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Woot woot! So happy to come back for congratulations on your LOTD! Still love this lens!
    Dom.
  • KarateKatGraphics Mar 9, 2010 @ 10:57 am | delete
    these visuals lifted my spirits today! congrats and nice job!
  • steamtown Mar 9, 2010 @ 8:45 am | delete
    This pictures are beautiful. Congrats on LOTD A definate 5
  • modz Mar 9, 2010 @ 8:03 am | delete
    GOOD LENS
  • ShirlW Mar 9, 2010 @ 6:29 am | delete
    A well deserved LotD. Your photos are all amazing. I've never grown poppies, but would love to. The seed pods make great accents in dried flower arrangements.
  • guardianstar77 Mar 9, 2010 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD. Your pictures are beautiful, and I needed to be reminded that spring really is just around the corner. Thanks for sharing with us.
  • redflea13 Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:20 am | delete
    Reminds me of seeing the opium poppy fields in bloom when I was in Australia. When I was a kid My mom planted a dozen poppy bulbs in the garden and the squirrels dug them up and ate all of them. Great lense, congrats 5 stars.
  • theraggededge Mar 9, 2010 @ 3:20 am | delete
    So pleased to see this as LotD! You inspired me to draw a poppy with watercolor pencils.
  • greenspirit Mar 9, 2010 @ 7:08 am | delete
    And all thanks to you for nominating this lens.
  • Superwife Mar 8, 2010 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    don't grow poppies... yet! this is gorgeous and I'm lensrolling to my orchid lens. and I'm going to definitely try these fabulous flowers!
  • Heather426 Mar 8, 2010 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    congrats on LOTD!
  • happynutritionist Mar 8, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    How I need to see flowers right now...it's nothing but white snow outside, but spring is coming! Beautiful, and I envy the experience you have had that you shared in your bio, how fun! Congratulations on receiving LOTD:-) ~claudia
  • reliable_aussies Mar 8, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Congratulations! What a wonderful tribute to the adorable poppy. You have put so much into this and what wonderful photos!
  • Jewelsofawe Mar 8, 2010 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! I love flowers! Blessed this lens!
  • partybuzz Mar 8, 2010 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! The poppies are so pretty. Congratulations of LotD!!
  • aesta1 Mar 8, 2010 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Like most the poppy in the field. How do you build a ssite like this? It is soooo beautiful and informative as well.
  • wayfarer Mar 8, 2010 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    The poppy illustrates the beauty of simplicity. What a wonderful lens! 5 stars!
  • stacy_mcdaniel Mar 8, 2010 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    Congratulations on lens of the day! What a pretty lens. I love the purple and blue poppies.
  • Rob3 Mar 8, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    What a pleasing lens to the eye, congrats on LOTD, well deserved! 5 *****
  • rms Mar 8, 2010 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    What a lovely lotd! congratulations!
  • garyr_h Mar 8, 2010 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD. I love flowers. Actually, I love just about everything you can put in a garden. Congrats on a good lens :-)
  • kiwisoutback Mar 8, 2010 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Beautiful photos. Congratlations on LOTD!
  • d-artist Mar 8, 2010 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    I have been here before...so came back to congratulate you on well deserved LOTD!
  • Desilegend Mar 8, 2010 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Congrats on making LOTD! Amazing pictures!
  • lumpy22 Mar 8, 2010 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Great Lens Poppies are beautiful just like your lens Favorite and 5 stars
  • ohcaroline Mar 8, 2010 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    I've never grown them...but they are beautiful, and so is this lens. Nice job. 5* & faved it.
  • ShortSaleRealtor Mar 8, 2010 @ 11:55 am | delete
    wesome lens hi 5 for you
  • Gloriousconfusion Mar 1, 2010 @ 7:37 am | delete
    This is a lovely lens - poppies are some of my favourite flowers and I remember my mother in law grew a blue mecanopsis and told me they are very difficult to grow (in London) - don't know why. So I never tried, and grew red ones instead. I've favorited and lensrolled it. Thanks
  • Tipi Feb 27, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    This is a beautiful lens, I love Poppies. 5 Stars and Fave!!! ;)
  • prosperity66 Feb 23, 2010 @ 4:31 am | delete
    What a beautifully crafted lens! I love poppies!
    Blessed by a SquidAngel.
    Dom.
  • KathyMcGraw Feb 22, 2010 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Found this on FB, and came to investigate. The Poppy is our California State Flower, and I love when they come into bloom along the hills and sides of the roads. I had never seen a blue one or the yellow one either, but would love to have them in my garden. Blessed by an Angel :)
  • K_Linda Feb 22, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
    What a fabulous lens! I love poppies. My mother used to grow them in our yard when I was growing up. 5*
  • a_willow Feb 22, 2010 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Beautiful! :) Shared on FB! ;)
  • The_Health_Lady Feb 22, 2010 @ 9:54 am | delete
    Such as beautiful lens. I didn't know that there were blue poppies. I'm so glad that Bev pointed out your lens in the forum otherwise I may have missed it.
  • j_barnhart4 Feb 22, 2010 @ 9:39 am | delete
    This is a beautiful lens...love the poppy beads. Great job! Blessed :)
  • ChapelHillFiddler Feb 22, 2010 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Lovely. Glad Ragged Edge sent us. I love the pumpkin poppies most! Great job.
  • theraggededge Feb 22, 2010 @ 7:02 am | delete
    Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful!
  • d-artist Feb 19, 2010 @ 9:17 am | delete
    oh what a great lens....5*... I Love Poppies, for some reason they grow more in Europe in the fields...wish I could enjoy them here like that...wanting to take more photos and paint them, matter of fact I'm working on several Poppy paintings at this time.

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