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This is another puzzle from the vault that I made in March 2016 - well over 5 years ago. I love the soft frilly petals of ranunculus and the range of beautiful colours - they come in colors that range from cream and pale yellow to apricot, pink, orange, red and burgundy. They are very fleeting treasures in our part of the world and always remind me of the ballerina tutus in Swan Lake - layers of tulle and chiffon.

One of the surprising things is that they are a type of buttercup. Ranunculus grow from corms that resemble little claws. Large corms contain more stored food energy than small corms, and will give you a stronger plant with more flowers. Ranunculus should be grown in full sun. The plants dislike heat and hot temperatures, but they need lots of bright light every day. Plant ranunculus in beds and borders, cutting gardens and containers. They are good companions for other spring flowers such as primroses, pansies and larkspur.

In climates where ranunculus are not winter hardy (zones 4-7 - north of Utah to Virginia), the corms are usually planted in spring for flowers in late summer. In these areas, the most reliable way to grow ranunculus is to plant them in containers rather than in the garden. This helps to ensure proper drainage, and once the plants come into bloom, it's easy to move them around so they get noticed.

Enjoy this quote: “And then there was the expansive garden that ran the length of the rear of the house- lush with color and fragrances that seemed to burst from every branch and bloom. Whoever had designed it possessed a keen eye for beauty, each plant chosen with obvious care and an affinity for nature.
She'd even acquired a new cat from its depths, a stray orange tom she found wandering among the hydrangea bushes one morning. An offered dish of milk and he'd been her bosom beau ever since. She'd decided to call him Ranunculus because Buttercup was far too feminine a name for such a large and impressive male. She gazed at him now where he slept in the sunshine, basking like a small potentate in the heat of the day.”
― Tracy Anne Warren, Seduced by His Touch

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Woodowly

I just enjoy them all myself! Thanks Kim.

RiverSmiles

Hi Jayne, thank you for the luscious artwork! Each flower is prettier than the last, so there is no way that I can pick a favorite :-)

Woodowly

Well that sounds like wonderful plans for your July 4th Judy - to be able to celebrate with the family after such a long time apart. The harumph is how I would feel too! About 9000 teachers have refused to be vaccinated which is so selfish and the grounds for their refusals are craziness. I'm looking forward to my second. It will be a very quiet weekend for us. Enjoy your Sunday. Hugs, YF Jayne

I hope your weekend is good as well, Jayne. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, American Independence Day. We'll be enjoying a barbecue at our daughter's house with family. It's wonderful to be together again, back to normal, somewhat. We still minimize going out anywhere but family and I wear a mask to grocery shop. Masks must still be worn in any medical facility (except during dental visits!). We have a long-delayed family wedding in September and I am hesitant about a large unmasked gathering. I suppose I can wear one and a close relative we know who is unvaccinated won't be wearing one. Harumph!! She doesn't get flu vaccines either. Harumph! Hugs, Judy

Woodowly

Oh, I hadn't noticed that Judy. I shall have to take a closer look! It would be a big surprise. I hope you are having a good weekend. Jayne

Dear Jayne, Another puzzle well worth a second look! I noticed your reply to a query regarding your artistry on the right side of the puzzle...you said you didn't paint it but there is a name the same as yours!! What a coincidence! Y F Judy

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