EVERYBODY’S A FLOWER

Florists often use Statice Flower in their flower arrangements. It is called a “filler flower” because it is seldom used as the focal point in an arrangement. This flower is very easy to grow from seed in a home garden.

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Helen DeBell
The Surprise Lily

One of first plants to emerge in my garden is the Surprise Lily, (Lycoris squamigera) also known as Hardy Amaryllis, Resurrection Lily, as well as many others.

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Helen DeBell
Childhood Home

Standing in the driveway I remember better days. It was a place alive with children laughing and playing.  Cattle fat from corn and alfalfa hay lay on a pile of corn cobs.

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Helen DeBell
Mama’s Sparrow

I pass some of the cold winter days by doing some indoor spring cleaning. Today was the day I tackled the china cabinet. This task always takes a little longer than it should.

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Helen DeBell
Aunt Nancy’s Fawn

I have a special lawn ornament among my flower bed. I call it Aunt Nancy’s fawn. Aunt Nancy was a unique individual. At first glance people, no doubt, would wonder, “What is her story?”

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Helen DeBell