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Thanks for visiting Umami Girl. I'm Carolyn Cope, and since 2008 I've been blogging here about a lifestyle based on whole foods, mostly plants. Over the years Umami Girl has grown from a resource for the members of a Community Supported Farm I helped organize into a large and vibrant community of smart, free-thinking people. We really dig improving people's lives by making nourishing food irresistible and providing food for thought -- but we are so not fans of preachiness or that creepy self-help vibe. (You know the one I mean.)
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Carolyn
If the name of this flower sounds like a spell from Harry Potter, that’s because the ranunculus is pretty freakin magical. And that’s all I have to say about that. Back later this week with something much less poisonous to eat.
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Oh, I love ranunculus. I fell in love with them a few years ago, in Paris, where they are everywhere. Now, when I find them, I splurge, and adore until the last petal falls. Lovely!
I remember ranunculus as one of my mom’s favorite flowers, when I was a kid. I still adore them. Every year around this time, seeing them blooming around, I start to think about planting some – maybe you’ve inspired me to finally do it!
Ooh, one more reason to look forward to living two hours from Paris! As if I needed one. :)
Jill, that sounds so civilized, planting your own ranunculus. I would be duly impressed.
A belated response to day – not so hard, really. Just stick the corns (corms?) in the ground. But of course, I have yet to actually do it, so what do I know?!?
i looooveee ittt!!!!!