Hens and Chicks

Saturday morning Rick and I made an impromptu visit to

 our friends Jim & Valerie's house.

We thought if they were out and about we'd stop 

otherwise we'd venture back to the homestead.

We found them milling around the neighborhood visiting new neighbors

Jim spotted us and we were quickly corralled, 

we turned the car around and went to gaze at Valerie's beautiful blooming flower's, visiting as we walked. 

I loved hearing the stories about each plant and it's origins.

as well as admiring the beautiful display of colors.

Here's one of the best parts....

Valerie shared some of her pretties with me,

I was gifted these little plants

Mom had them when I was growing up... I remember

They are called Hen & Chicks

Aptly named Sempervivum, derived from the Latin "semper" meaning

 "always" and "vivo" meaning "to live,"

The meaning of the plant reminds my of our friendship.... Always & alive
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The spot

When I got home I walked the yard,

 looking for the perfect spot to plants my hen & chicks

I gathered a few rocks we have round the landscape 

(they come from the north shore)

and I planted my little treasures

 I will alway think of Valerie and our lasting friendship when I 

walk by this  (once barren) spot in my shade garden.