Yesterday I Had The Pleasure of Reaping What I Didn't Sow. 

As I walked up to my house after work I was greeted by several gorgeous varieties of newly blooming Primula Vulagaris or Primeroses.

Primroses are a sure sign of spring in this part of Europe and they are just as beautiful as any cultivated ornamental flower. The great thing is that we never planted, watered or fertilized at all to have these beauties adorn our surroundings.

Let's Stop Together And Smell These Roses! 

Definition of the idiomatic expression stop and smell the roses:

"To relax; to take time out of one's busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life."

I can only marvel at these primroses which are uninvited but very welcomed guests at our home!

Quick Facts About Primroses:

• This flowering plant of the family Primulaceae, is native to western and southern Europe and southwest Asia.
• The primrose is one of the earliest spring flowers in Europe and it ultimtely gets its name from the latin prima rosa, meaning first rose.
• The primrose is not closely related to the rose family.
• The flowers and the leaves are both edible and can be used in salads, to make tea or even wine.

Man Poses a Danger to Primroses

The primrose flourishes in wooded and shaded areas but in populated areas it is often picked and collected so that there are few displays of abundant growth. To help preserve this naturally growing beauty some countries have made it illegal to pick or remove them from their natural habitat.

I am Not an Expert on Flowers, I Just Like Them!

I am showing you the three different colors or varieties that are growing on my property as I write this article. I don't know what they are called but I'm willing, ready and hopefully able to learn.

The colors of this variety of primrose are simply spectacular. 

This yellow variety is the most pervasive on our property and in this case it was just beginning to bloom!

When left alone to flourish the primrose can take over large areas of ground. Please do so Mr. Primrose!

Points For Discussion:

• Do you know the individual names of the primroses in these photos?
• What is your favorite wild flower?
• Are wild flowers protected where you live?
• Should wild flowers be protected?

I hope that you enjoyed stopping to smell these "roses"!

Until next time,

@kus-knee (The Old Dog)

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