The Welsh Poppy,

I opened the door this morning to discover the first of the poppies had opened up.

They are quite prolific and are spreading throughout the garden.

According to Siri Knowledge the Welsh Poppy is a perennial flowering plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae.

On a political note it has been used as the basis for the logo of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru.

I spent some of the day moving the mixed species lawn, which I have now split into three zones. Each in turn will be mown at with at two weekly intervals allowing the various flowers and other delights to flourish.

Today was very warm, with not a cloud in the sky.