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The 25th of December is a day we always winter sow our poppy seeds. I made a mistake last year and decided to save hubby the work and do it the "night before". The following explanation and apologies to Clement C. Moore :)
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Twas the night before sowing, when all through the house
The puter was quiet, yes even my mouse.
The seed packs were flung by the chimney with flair,
In hopes that in spring, Papavers would be there.
Dear Hubby was nestled all snug in our bed,
While visions of Papavers danced in his head.
And “dog” in his ‘kerchief, and I in knit cap,
Wandered out in the cold, gardens don’t need a map.
When out in barren roses there arose such a clatter,
I turned quickly around to see what was the matter.
Twas Hubby knit capped, he was there in a flash,
My surprise of early sowing was gone in a dash.
The glow from my flashlight on new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to gardens below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But the seed packs from Hubby, he is such a dear,
With his big gnarly hands so lively and quick,
He tore open each pack that I’d saved, with a flick.
More rapid than eagles the seeds oh they came,
And we read as we threw them, and called them by name!
"Now somniferum! nudicaule! Sheldonii and flavum!
On, alpinum! On, rhoeas! On, on burseri and glaucum!
To the ground and surroundings! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So down to the compost the seeds they did flew,
With the energy that seeds have, of course our hopes too.
And then, in a twinkling, we heard in a poof,
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As we turned round our heads, and were turning around,
In our view came the deer and they came with a bound.
Ornery critters all bold, gonna nibble some root,
But they did not expect my DH’s big foot.
He pressed on the peddle of our John Deere and smack!
The blaze from the headlights ran off the whole pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
When he saw the deer run, for tonight they were wary!
If they’d only known toe on pedal ain’t slow,
Cuz a man and his Deere wants to see the stuff grow! So why did you come out to help and not lurk? “I was gonna surprise you and save you the work” Side by side we have planted, tonight’s no repose, We do this together for always, you knows!
We sprang to our beds, to the pup gave a whistle,
The seeds were all flung, didn’t step on a thistle.
Take heed winter sowers, tonight is the night,
Happy Spring to you all when Papavers are in sight!
 | I'm a long time DG'er, super merry wife to the greatest guy on this earth, Michael. By day, we're self employed Mortgage Bankers along with my son Andy. By evenings and weekends we're gardeners trying to get the best out of 3 acres that we can.
Andy and DDIL Michelle gave us the greatest gift of all this past year. We hope to inspire our Grandson to have the same love of gardening we do.
I truly hope you'll enjoy the occasional articles I submit and most importantly have fun cooking from your garden or your local farms.
Happy Gardening and Garden Cooking to all!
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Subject: poppies
Posted by gardengrube (from Seattle, WA) on December 26, 2007 at 9:36 PM:Hi:
Loved the poem!
Can you tell me what kind of poppy appears in the photo? I've never seen one quite like that.
And by the way, following your suggestion, I plan to plant my poppy seed this week!
Thanks!
gardengrube ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 26, 2007 at 10:10 PM: It was an annual corn poppy :) Glad you enjoyed the poem!
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Subject: That was great, thank! Merry Christmas!
Posted by flowerlou (from Cincinnati, OH) on December 24, 2007 at 10:29 AM:That was great, thank! Merry Christmas! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 24, 2007 at 10:47 AM: So glad you enjoyed it - A Merry Christmas to you too :) ...
Subject: Great little poem...thanks!!!
Posted by virginbred (from Edisto Island, SC) on December 24, 2007 at 9:26 AM:you've inspired me to go out and plant my year old poppy seeds today!!! with your inspiration i have a feeling i just might get lucky and have some poppy blooms in the spring...btw...i also was born aug. 6th...a great day in 1954...
have a healthy and happy christmas and new years...
virginia ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 24, 2007 at 10:48 AM: Oh, your poppy is just beautiful!! August 6th is a pretty good day, eh?
Wishing you the very same and thanks :)
Dea
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Subject: Neato!
Posted by tabby7 (from Alford, FL) on December 24, 2007 at 7:52 AM:Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! Even the deer! May your seeds all sprout and all your flowers bloom in profusion in 2008! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 24, 2007 at 10:50 AM: The very same wishes right back at'cha :)
Dea ...
Subject: Thank you!
Posted by doccat5 (from Fredericksburg, VA) on December 24, 2007 at 4:32 AM:What a lovely article. I'm sitting here chuckling! Thanks for sharing your little "deer" venture! ... Posted by Dutchlady1 (from Naples, FL) on December 24, 2007 at 7:19 AM: so cute!! ... Posted by MySharona (from Fernandina Beach, FL) on December 24, 2007 at 8:25 AM: I love it! Please post pictures of your papavers when in bloom! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 24, 2007 at 10:49 AM: Thank you all - what fun, eh? I'll be sure to share some photos this spring and thanks for reading and commenting :)
Dea
... Posted by Lily_love (from Vincent, AL) on December 24, 2007 at 12:06 PM: Dea,
I love it! Lovely and informative too. Nicely done! Merry Christmas. ... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on December 24, 2007 at 12:07 PM: Hehehe....right there with there, from sowing the seeds to scaring the deer!
Perhaps there'll be a sequel come Springtime, eh!!?
Shoe ... Posted by Islandshari (from Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)) on December 24, 2007 at 5:15 PM: Dea, how adorable! Great fun! ... Posted by bluespiral (from Ellicott City, MD) on December 24, 2007 at 10:05 PM: Your poem hit the spot - right between the antlers :) Thank you, Dea ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on December 25, 2007 at 1:08 AM: This is destined to be as much of a classic as the original. I love this poem and I can just picture it all...And I don't know how you made all those Latin names fit like that. You're a Master Wordsmith!
Thanks for the smile tonight. =D
This message was edited Dec 25, 2007 12:09 AM ... Posted by mwperry (from Brandon, MS) on December 25, 2007 at 9:01 AM: A familiar poem by Clement Clark Moore, "Twas' the Night Before Christmas," was published for the first time on December 23, 1823 by a New York newspaper, the Sentinel. Since then, the poem has been reprinted, translated into innumerable languages and circulated throughout the world.
Likewise, a poem by Dea O'Hopp, "Twas' the night before sowing," was published for the first time on December 24, 2007 in Dave's Garden, a reknown and vibrant community of 341,914 members. Since then the poem has circulated in a common language throughout the world!
A literary work of art -- charming, innovative, and darn right cute. Way to go, Dea!!!
Martha ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 25, 2007 at 9:33 AM: oh my Martha, why thank you! Only here at Dave's Garden, would anyone get such inspiration; we are one fun bunch of gardeners, eh? ...
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