Moving Forward: Day 17

Becky’s Squares photo challenge has returned.

This month’s theme is Renew. Or Burgeoning. Or Moving Forward. Or Reconstructing.

You get the idea.

Seeing the garden awaken after months of deluge made me think that maybe seeing how nature renews itself might be my theme. My garden is my happy place and it will, I’m sure, help me to move forward.

Lunaria annua. The Latin name Lunaria means moon like and refers to the shape and appearance of the seedpods. Common names include Honesty, Annual Honesty, Moonwort, Money Plant

Sown from seed last year I am over the moon to see this plant with its heart-shaped leaves thrive. As a child I loved to collect the seedpods and peel away the outer casings to reveal the opaque silver dollars.

45 Comments Add yours

  1. Sue says:

    Lovely in pinky-purple!

    1. Heyjude says:

      I thought they were more purple, but obviously not.

  2. Ingwer says:

    I haven’t know their Latin name up till now… but if they once have grown in your garden, they reseed (themselves) every year.

    1. Heyjude says:

      I’ll be happy with that, but I will also sow a couple more in June.

  3. Jane Lurie says:

    Love your happy place, Jude. 🌸

    1. Heyjude says:

      Thanks Jane.

  4. susurrus says:

    I remember playing with them too. A lovely combination with the forget-me-nots.

    1. Heyjude says:

      Hard not to get anything without the FMNs in this garden 😊

  5. BeckyB says:

    these are beautiful, and it feels so sunny and warm in this square 😀

    1. Heyjude says:

      There have been a few sunny moments! Actually I have come to realise that the opposite corner of this bed is quite shady. I may have to rethink what I have planted there.

      1. BeckyB says:

        ah yes sometimes the garden takes a while to reveal all its secrets

  6. They’re beautiful.

    1. Heyjude says:

      Good seed pods too. Hopefully I shall have some to photograph.

  7. Keerthi says:

    Stunning photograph 🤩

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