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Red Poppy Field
Veteran's Day is this Wednesday, November 11th. A recognized symbol of Veteran's Day is the red corn poppy which is officially named Papaver rhoeas.
Known by one of the most famous poems in World War I "In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow, among the crosses row on row". This flower grows on the battlefields of Europe. In World War I, soldiers who were returning home, reported seeing battlefields covered with red poppies blooming. In their hearts, the red poppies symbolized the blood shed and sacrifice made by the fallen soldiers. After the war, groups began making red paper poppies as a way to raise money for the wounded veteran's and selling them on Armistice Day (Veteran's Day) on November 11th. The red poppy remains a symbol of solidarity for veteran's.
The poppy mentioned above is a red corn poppy. Red poppies are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. They bloom from spring until the first frost. They even reseed themselves. To produce very early spring blooms, surface seed the poppies after the first frost. Do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Seeding in the fall produces very early spring flowers. If you do this with the seed you will be very happy and surprised in the spring.
The poppy can be grown in all regions of the United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade. It demands loose soil and not heavy clay. So to thank the military for all they do for us why not plant some poppies.
Thank you to all the military who have served or are currently serving this country! God Bless You!
Locally on November 10th from 4pm to 6pm at the Chestnut Hill College will be the 1st Annual Veteran's Day Speakers Forum. The guest speaker will be Senator Max Cleland. Cost is free.
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