I know most people hate dandelions (that humble flower, much maligned), but I have always loved them ~ from the time I was little and used to pick fistfuls of them to proudly present to my mother (who would always dutifully arrange the bouquet in a small vase on the windowsill). I also love them in the seed (or "clock") stage ~ so delicate and fleeting, but full of wishes.(image: Anna Atkins, Dandelion, cyanotype, c. 1854, from British and Foreign Flowering Plants and Ferns, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, PH.382-1981)
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I loved those little bouquets more than any garden of cultivated flowers! Miniature arrangements still adorn our cottage kitchen window from time to time...when you are there. xo Mom
thanks for this post! a good reminder for me to take my sunprint paper (the stuff we used as kids) on my trip with me. I love that blue on blue look.
cheers!
Anne
p.s. thanks for all your kind comments on Pret. Life has been outta control- literally, but back on track now.
I like dandelions too -- and enjoy seeing my daughter make a wish w/ them!
Bon weekend,
John
They are edible too!! They have been much maligned as a garden weed but they are a beautiful to me and bring back many childhood memories as well.
Happy Friday!!
I love dandelions too. So bright and friendly. Can't figure out what others have against them.
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