Johnny Jump-Ups

Ma, what kind of flower is this one?

That? That’s a Johnny Jump-Up.

My grandma could name any plant, any flower and pretty much anything from a botanical index. I didn’t know her well, but I love to hear my mom talk about the times my grandma would take her out and teach her everything she knew about flowers. Of all of that knowledge packed in my mother’s brain, those are some of the gems I want to inherit most. You know? I want to learn the same things. I want to remember the Johnny Jump-Ups.

I know, I know. Gerbera daisies and baby’s breath are so beginner. But, they have SO brightened my day today.