Black-Eyed Susans.

 This is a beauty and it is growing right here in my backyard.  

Black-eyed Susan.  We have had a good bit of rain which has caused this plant to double in size and have multiple blooms..  

Here are a few things I learned about the Black-eyed Susan plant/flower. 

• The Legend of Susan and William: A popular 18th-century poem by John Gay tells of a maiden, Black-eyed Susan, searching for her lover, Sweet William, on a ship. It is said that if you plant Black-Eyed Susan next to Sweet William, they will bloom simultaneously, representing a lovers' reunion.
• Symbol of Protection: Known in some areas as "Devil's Flight," the flower is believed to ward off negative energies and protect against malevolence.
• Medical Lore: Native American tribes, including the Ojibwa, used the roots for herbal remedies, such as creating a poultice to treat snake bites or a decoction for cold treatments. The juice was sometimes used to treat earaches.
• Symbolism: Due to their hardy nature, they represent justice, encouragement, and motivation.

Who Knew?  

Here are a couple of new little solar lights that I found and at night....they are too cute for words...

Lighted flying bees.  🐝

And.... tiny little red mushrooms.

Hopefully I can grab a few photos of them tonight so you can see them shine!

"A black-eyed Susan doesn't complete....she just outshines."

Happy Saturday! 

Shug....💛