ISO The Elusive Matilija Poppy :: NOTHING Will Stop Me... Right???

Welcome Gardeners! I don’t know what I would call a day like this… a hunt? Expedition? Quest? Let’s go with quest. I am on a QUEST to find the Matilija Poppy. A California Native that has the beauty of the papery thin Iceland Poppy, but the braun of the common California Poppy! It is a plant that I have wanted in my garden forever, but never had enough space. Now that I do, it’s time that I find one. No matter the effort! 💪🏼 Enjoy!
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[@annwoleben5439]

"I am woman. Hear me roar!" I loved your determination to overcome the dead battery. Good for you!

[@tracystuder5910]

Due to your new location, you might want to consider keeping the bird seed in a metal container. (Like galvanized garbage can .) Those plastic ones barely slow down rodents. Very annoying to have them chew a hole in the container, make a big mess, and contaminate the feed.

[@stacieguzman871]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@kaseyhenderson574]

My grandma had a green galvanized trash can used for bird seed only, and now i have it n its used for bird seed only… ive never seen the galvanized trash cans in colors

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@kaseyhenderson574We have a painted green galvanized can. We bought it second hand 20 years ago from an older gentleman who was "retiring" from gardening and sold us so many of the gardening tools I'm still using today

[@dianeasberry7928]

Absolutely no plastic cans for food of any kind. Even the hard plastic is no problem for rodents. We learned that lesson the hard way. What a mess!

[@RN-mn3jn]

I hope you are keeping a hand written journel of the "adventures of my gardens". What a great poppy adventure this was 🙂 Never underestimate the determination of a gardener ❤

[@mariar2183]

Girl, I would have done the same thing. I have drove hours away from my home to get the plants that make me happy. It’s all good 😊thanks you for sharing your adventure 😂❤

[@robinstokes3602]

This is what I love about the gardening community, everyone is willing to share their knowledge!

[@sharonseal9150]

In my younger gardening years I once drove 4 hours on a plant quest to feed my obsession to acquire a Himalayan Blue Poppy and to tour a very special garden near Seattle called Heronswood. Life happens, and I have left my old garden behind many decades ago, but I will always have those memories of the plant and that very special garden. The secret to happiness in life is to have someone to love, something to do and something to look forward to. I think you have found that for yourself! Looking forward to seeing how your new garden evolves.

[@carolynlunel9382]

Oh I loove what you said! How right you are❤

[@mystanthorpegarden6634]

Such a sweet sentiment at the end - gardens bring such peace and joy ❤

[@sbryan8163]

The life of a gardener. Oh my.

[@karenkincaid174]

I love Field trips to find new plants!

[@kathrynblaisdell4369]

Your dad will be sending you a jumper pack 😂 So glad you got your plant 🤩

[@jimwalker76]

I saw the Matilija Poppy in a garden once. They were planted against a barn and were glorious. I'm so happy for you. I am now on my own search for this poppy. ❤❤❤

[@JAYNEmM1962]

I'm sitting here cheering when things go good and line up. I love watching you turn an empty slate Beautiful. ❤ all the blessings your way.

[@mikrostone3149]

I garden in zone 8b. I cut off the bottom of their containers, 1" from the bottom and planted them where I wanted them and didn't remove the upper part of the container until the next spring when it started to come back. That way, I didn't disturb any roots and once it started to come back it was a sign they took!! I removed the containers by sliding them up from around the poppy before the foliage made it too difficult. I had bought 4 plants two years ago, gave 2 away, planted 2 and both made it!! Good luck 😃 I feel like mine are contained so, they haven't spread super crazy but hey're a beautifully invasive plant. I had planted one 5 years ago, my neighbour saw it and mowed over it! He got scared!! Haha he was lucky I love my neighbours 😮

[@teresahucal836]

This is my favorite poppy. I saw these at Descanso Gardens and fell in love with them. So worth the trip, and you are not crazy. Thank goodness for AAA.

[@peggydove8756]

I drove 6 hours to get plants!! 😆 We gardeners like adventures, don't we?

[@juliekelly6313]

Hilarious!! Thank you for sharing the bad along with the good times, and making me laugh out loud this morning. I can definitely relate.

[@pandorar1388]

So glad you got your poppy! Regarding the bird feeders, seems like a good temporary solution, but maybe think about putting a substantial arbor planted with something pretty climbing on it. It would look like an entrance into the garden and make sense. You could then put lights on it for nighttime visibility.

[@valautolady358]

The fun we have while growing our gardens is sometimes the best part. I saved for months in order to get a few Aquapots. Left work early and drove almost 2 hours (they are hard to find in my area) to buy 3 of them. Just like you, I strapped all of them in with seat belts and drove home. 2 years later and I’m so grateful I did. They are the best features in my front garden bed. Even my husband likes them.

[@dinodiaz4348]

I nominate Jason as man of the year 2023.

[@kristibrooks967]

As someone who lives in the high desert AZ and a "nursery desert" 😔 I'm used to driving 6 hours roundtrip to source a plant! Comes with this plant passion craziness! 😊

[@asylumlane]

Maybe ask the neighbors if they mind the poppies spreading? That way if they do, you can add a barrier before it makes its way into their yard.

[@sempervirens2]

Hey Janey, I know you got your Matilija Poppy plants, but there are also several native plant nurseries in the Bay Area that are good options. I think both The Watershed Nursery and East Bay Wilds have them available at the moment. They are also just generally good sources for native plants that are uncommon in the plant trade. As are plant sale events like the UC Davis Arboretum and Sac Valley CNPS events each spring and fall.

[@bettenotap4791]

Yes! Plant natives! 👏🏻

[@donnajones2332]

You are a kindred spirit! I once drove over an hour just to get a tiny lithop “living stone” succulent I just had to have! Now I have four granddaughters who follow me around the garden and love the plants and the stories so… you go girl! I can’t believe I live in Santa Rosa and I’ve never been to van Wydens in Napa until now! As a Master Gardener of over 40 years how did I miss that place? !!! FUNNY STORY: not long ago I went to a master gardener presentation. I told the Young 20 something girl that I too, had been a master gardener way back in the first class offered in Sonoma county. She turned to me and said “oh wow we just had a meeting. We were all wondering if anybody from the real original class was still alive!!! I didn’t think 72 was that old… till now😂😂😂

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

We will always remember this wonderful poppy story 🥰🥰

[@debrabray8855]

Whatever it takes, right! Love the bird feeder idea.

[@lloydbentz7707]

as gardeners we totally understand the hunt for that "plant" on our lists 8) ! we get it.

[@ranchhomeliving]

I am so glad you were able to make it to the garden center to buy your poppy plants! The flower is beautiful.

[@nikkichevere]

This was such a cute and fun video the fact you held back from spying on the girls recess was so adorable

[@gracebeggs989]

I look forward to watching your videos, you are so positive,😊

[@bbuchanan5235]

You are not a crazy plant lady. You are perfectly normal. When I lived in California I drove all the way within 1 mile of the Canadian border to pick up a columnar apple tree from a nursery. It was too late in the season to ship but I could pick up - and I was already attending a family reunion in Seattle. So I drove! You are absolutely normal.

[@wandatotten7738]

What we won’t do for what we love😊

[@tinaryan4917]

Yes!!! Way to hang in there with the car trouble, you handled the stress with such grace and a joyful attitude!! Icing on the cake was getting that poppy, yay you!!! 🙌

[@robintranchina6588]

Nope, not too much at all. The journey is worth it for the moments of beautiful we will all enjoy! You are bringing me so much inspiration! Every blank space you creat something beautiful; I say “I can do it! I can make my blank space something beautiful as well.” I’m 67, so it may not be as quick as you, but it will get done. I just love watching you and Robby.

[@twilde3754]

Yay!! Make your home they way you need it to be, Janey! Fun to watch your changes.

[@darlenepeace9578]

Bless you. A lady on a mission. Can’t wait to see that poppy!

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Sohappy for you, after that battery died and after 4 hours you didnt let that stop you getting that poppy. And you got to get 2 plants. Love the birdfeeders. You and Jason and the girls are such a sweet, beautiful little family.❤❤❤❤

[@kfaulknerstudio]

So glad you got your poppy! A day to remember 😅

[@EmmyUnwindWorld]

This video beautifully captures the elusive Matilija Poppy.

[@pat9604]

Every plant has a story! I love this idea!❤ Sharing those stories with your grandkids is the best!

[@gabymestas4030]

So glad you’re getting one of my favorite California native plants. I have a huge Matilija poppy and love it! It has spread into our neighbors yard snd he loves it as well. You definitely have the room for it! Good luck!

[@nancygrams9784]

Everything is starting to take shape! I have never heard of this type of poppy, it must be glorious in full bloom.

[@TrowelandError]

That Poppy wanted to make sure you never forgot it's origin story!!

[@annapeitasimecek6859]

A treasure, Thankfully lost in time! I hope someone buys this and appreciates its true beauty! I wish I could purchase!

[@dennisfeldman7799]

The Trileptal, no phone, no car and you need a restroom. How fun.

[@debrasherron2843]

Such a wonderful attitude with all the problems you had getting the poppy's. So fierce and determined....love it!

[@My_beesknees_lavender_cottage]

Funny poppy story.. When I was little I lived in Cordelia and our backyard backed up to the greenbelt of American canyon / Fairfield mountains. It was full of poppies and I loved them so much. My parents were going thru a divorce and I thought it would be nice to make my dad smile with a pretty bouquet 💐 I went out there without knowing it was illegal to pick the state flower ( I was 9) 😂 and picked about 100 of them and stuffed them in a mason jar.. I was headed back to the house on my merry way when a ranger stopped me and totally chewed me out. , I was in tears.., I remember asking him, why are you so grumpy they will grow back then I ran home.. 😂😂😂 I absolutely love your adventures and so happy for AAA 😅🪴

[@juliepayn7696]

You are so cute and determined. Love it.

[@MK-wm6gu]

I’m glad you were able to make it to Napa and get your Matilija poppies. I’ve never heard of them, and unfortunately, I live in a zone 5b and I have just a small area to garden in, so they won’t work for me. BUT, I can enjoy them through you!

[@VirginiaFlowers]

The bird feeders are a nice idea, but should all be placed at least 6 ft off the ground to avoid attacks from any predators. Having them that low to the ground will attract squirrels and chipmunks who will just end up destroying the feeders. Birds also prefer to feed under or near trees or large shrubs so they can quickly take cover if necessary. A few things to consider if you want to attract birds and give them a safe place to feed 🙂

[@rachaelbrown1726]

Who needs an excuse to go to Napa. What a fun adventure. You inspired me to order some seeds. Hopefully they are successful. 🌸

[@Thegardenwhatcanbedone]

I can so relate! AAA takes sooo long. When I planted mine I cut the pot away from the plant so hopefully the roots wouldn't be distributed. So far so good. I will be calling Van Windens to see if they have any more. I live one hour away so your not crazy at all!

[@eileenchang2173]

Hi Janey, I love how you try to find the silver lining in everything! ❤️🇨🇦

[@upnorth21]

Such a funny story! I would absolutely drive over an hour for a special plant. Your expression after dead battery was so funny! I can imagine how hard too wait though. Glad your mission was accomplished! I love the stories behind plants, especially one's given to me, always remind me of that person 💞

[@CatatonicSlug]

I would advise you to put the romneya with more space to mature...maybe flanking the view of the barn in the backyard fence. I think where you placed the romneya is a good start, I would add at least 2 more in the backyard

[@DG-wn9fh]

Janey, I can top your crazy plant lady story! I drove 500 miles over three days from the Seattle area to Andrews Seed in Ontario, Oregon to pick up two Taylor junipers that Laura at Garden answer had talked about. The two fir trees flanking my driveway had become too big and unhappy because of climate change so I took them out and determined that Taylor junipers were the perfect narrow evergreen to flank my driveway. I could not find a nursery in the Seattle area that had them or would order them for me so I contacted Andrews Seed as a last resort. Monica and crew had several in stock and put two on hold for me until I could make arrangements to pick them up. It was a bit of adventure to get them but they are thriving and look great already. A heart wants what a heart wants! I get you!

[@michellescountrygardens]

I would never let these travel to my neighbors property whether they have any back there or not. Definitely plan on a barrier or find another spot. Also, the bird feeder idea is nice except they might be hard to see at night.

[@alcg3981]

Glad you were able to get your Hearthrob Poppy😊! Since I live so far from my Family, on another continent even, I started planting according to their names, dates of birth, fave colors, etc. My latest are 2 coral color Roses💗 planted in my Mom's memory and a Gaillardia Chloé since daughter and son-in-law moved back to France this Summer. My first remembrance plant was a 1918 Yellow Rose (Mermaid) planted when my Dad passed in 2001❤. No Grandkids to tell, but I know and that soothes this gal's Soul😊.

[@darlenesmiles406]

Oh this is that poppy ur friend had on her beautiful property. I fell in live with that fried egg too! I cant wait 🧡🧡

[@DorothyDunn-wg1xw]

Honey I love your fervor and zeal for gardening and you will forever thrive in your gardening efforts… I relate to the your obsession of specific plants …thank you for sharing 🥰

[@leslieclark5468]

I am so excited for you to get started with the Matilija Poppies. Few things bring me as much joy. I can never get enough of them planted. Plus the good news is They just keep spreading. My husband cuts out the bottom of the container and plants the whole thing in the ground so as not to disturb the root ball. Make sure they have good drainage. We cut them WAY back when done blooming and they come back nice and big and bushy. They make awesome big bouquets. I can't get enough of them. Enjoy

[@banderaitaly]

That poppy is beautiful! I really enjoy waking up during the week to new videos thank you! 🌿✨

[@deborahburgart561]

Our nursery right around the corner has this Poppy too!! Never would've guessed. 😊

[@deemckinney1486]

Best video ever thank you for encouraging us to keep going even when we get a little bit of a lemon to make lemonade actually poppy lemonade. I am so happy I found your channel.

[@gracefulgrowing144]

Oh my gosh!! This is terrible and a bit funny at the same time!! Seems like when our day is "Go Time" something always happens; like a vehicle battery that died! I'm so glad you got your Poppy. I've never heard of it before and I can't wait to watch it grow!!❤❤OH and the deck is going to look so good!!!❤

[@CatatonicSlug]

Romneya = fried egg flower, grow along the 280 in Palo Alto ...survive with no water, only winter rains. Glorious seeing romneya growing in the divider on the 280 freeway....the roots are sensitive to transplant shock. Not all will survive. Plant in the cooler weather of fall for best luck, also try using growbags and place those directly on, partially buried, or make a mound so the water runs away from the rootball. They take several years to mature.

[@CatatonicSlug]

Do NOT water often

[@lustraveller717]

There's a plant along the onramp of 580 by my house, too. It's been there for years.

[@josweatt898]

My husband got us a portable battery charger. Sorry you had to wait so long for AAA 😒 Look forward to seeing how that gorgeous peppy fills out your space!

[@emmalavenham]

I would consider planting these in area where the plants are more hemmed in. There appears to be a tree on the other side of the fence, suggesting that the area may be irrigated - the plants could therefore head that direction. I am all about plants, but I am very particular about what I grow and think very carefully about management/maintenance. I doubt I am alone in that...

[@darlenethompson1438]

You have your own story ❤. Cannot wait to see the blooms. You are a real trooper !

[@mypreciousgarden]

Bird feeders is a great idea. I was thinking a shrub or small tree in a big plastic container that you could eventually put later in the ground somewhere. But helping birds is perfect :)

[@salimorton641]

Yes! Janey, I was going to suggest maybe something like a small grass like Bunny Tails along the edge of the driveway and large rocks. The birds will need a hiding place from hawks. Kind of a bird paradise. A tree in a pot is an excellent idea!!

[@jessieslay7422]

Well bless your heart. At least you can laugh about it. What a gal you are...so inspiring.

[@gramsthebuilder5388]

I walk a garden with my 85 year old friend. She planted everything even all the tree’s. So Beautiful. She is just now slowing down. Her husband is almost 90 and they both do all the work. Gardening must keep you young

[@jillshippy5157]

Oh I am SO with you in driving a far distance for ONE plant!!! You GO girl! We broke down at the start of our vacation almost at the summit of Sonora Pass and had to wait about 5 hours. No cell service. Some very kind people drove me back to a tiny town where I could use a land line to call AAA. 🥴

[@tammyrice1529]

You should write a book about each adventure acquiring your plants. It would become a treasure for your family. When you said you wanted to tell your grandchildren about the stories behind each plant it reminded me about all the plants I got starts from my Grandpa. He would tell me “You will have to use the manual digger the automatic one is broken.” I still have that manual digger (aka the shovel.)

[@tinah8065]

Yes! To the “Crazy Plant Lady syndrome”! I currently have it for a “Great Star” hydrangea and I CANNOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE!!!!! Argh!!! (Do you know if PW will have one like it soon? I don’t know why First Editions stopped growing it. I love the elongated petals and open airy bloom heads.) Thankfully you got your battery fixed and the trip worked out!

[@Meems56]

Loved hanging with you today! Aggravation included! Those poppies are going to be gorgeous! Sadly my bird feeders are also squirrel feeders! 😳😅

[@veryblessedChris]

I can sooooo relate to you in this video. It's the hunt that drives me !!!!

[@SamSam-kq6qb]

Something I learned a long time ago, bake your bird seed in a 200 degree oven for an hour. That way the seed won't germinate. The wind, the birds and just dropping seed can give you many unwanted weeds if the unbaked seeds hit the ground. My feeder was close to our lawn and my oh my, my spouse was not happy with what starting growing in his lawn due to bird seed.

[@darlenesmiles406]

Ok ihave spent likes year saying babe (to my hubby) I swear Janey reminds me of myself. Now I can say im. Not the only silly plant lady thanks buckles her plant bAbies in. Bwahahaha Love it!--KEEP SMILING!!!!

[@carolyost6733]

I love having your plants have a story. Please write it down so when you are 90, YOU CAN REMEMBER IT! Also love the bird feeding station!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

I love it too!! Such a good idea 💗

[@donnageitz4701]

A determined gardener on a mission! I’m so excited and looking forward to watch your new garden develop and grow and to be able to watch, admire and learn. Thank you Janey for sharing it all with us . The Matilija Poppy is lovely. Also I like the bird feeder idea ❤

[@suekrebs3497]

Car problems are so stressful! One time that I had a flat tire, and I was so sick of waiting for help that I learned to change the tire by myself. We also drive for plants. It is a long winter here in Wisconsin, and when April comes, we drive throughout the state and into Illinois gathering our plants. It is usually too cold to plant, so we have to protect them until we can plant. I also grow about 1000 seedlings myself, so it becomes quite a plant stash by the time it's warm enough to plant. I look forward to your videos!

[@Alana.is.a.Golden]

My neighbors all have them! Some of them are huge! And the blooms last a long time! But I haven’t been able to source them anywhere near me. So happy you found one! 💛

[@margaretmast265]

Great idea for the bird feeders. That looks nice. I can't wait to see your poppies grow. You work so hard.

[@kater8730]

Oh my what a story to tell about this poppy! I can just imagine how beautiful it will be! Now you need to get home and relax. I would drive that far for a plant like this. A word of advice, feeding birds is wonderful but the seed will attract every kind of rodent, mice, rats which may invade your house. I just paid a pest control person to take care of mice that invaded my attic and he took one look at my feeder and told me to take them down which I did. Just keep an eye on it. You do have a kitten so perhaps it will catch or deter the mice from entering your home.

[@kaval1er]

I love your desire for all the plants to have stories that you can tell your grandchildren. So beautiful to be able to look forward to growing old with grace.

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

Was very enjoyable seeing you and your Mom shop, happy you both were able to find all that you did. It was great seeing you out and able to start the planting process. The place is looking really nice, not much left to paint, you’ll soon be able to place all the patio furniture and yard stuff

[@imeldacantu2437]

You are so hilarious 😂, I just love your attitude

[@carlarivas1238]

Gardener’s understand you perfectly. You are not extra - I prefer to call you passionate! I really enjoy your enthusiasm!

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

Yes! And you know what, I’m proud to be a “crazy plant lady” 😆😆

[@kimhyllengren4070]

I bought the Matillijia poppy plant at an Armstrong nursery about 3 yrs. ago, planted it my front yard, it took off right away and it’s huge 10 by 10ft. for sure! Good luck!

[@jenniferhooks2454]

I had the same situation with my car's battery about 3 weeks ago. I went to start the car, and the crazy message popped up, clicking noises,etc. AAA came to my house and installed a new battery. Yay! You are not a crazy plant lady. You were a gardener on a mission.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

And happy to say…mission accomplished!!

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@jeangravette7007]

Love, love love your channel!!!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@user-qo1uu5us9u]

It sounds like you had a little adventure 😂. I am going to look for that plant and if I can grow it here, it looks so pretty when in bloom.

[@abeerali7834]

Road trip and Napa? I would do that for any reason in a blink of an eye, beautiful area. Then grab some wine while I’m at it 😊 Car trouble and all the waiting however? Yeah takes the fun out of anything. You were so patient with AAA. Not loving the placement of the bird feeders and hoping it’s a temporary solution. Wishing you the best of luck with your new plants. 🥰

[@judymckerrow6720]

I would have put a ( small ) white picket fence on the corner in an L shape so you have a better visual barrier and I would have repeated it in the opposite corner in front of the middle section. Just me though . I do like the idea of the bird feeders though. 🌺💚🙃

[@BACKYARDBLOOMSWITHKIM]

I’m that crazy plant lady also. Lol

[@janeta2559]

Im so happy for you Janey. You've been waiting so long for this beautiful plant. Im sure it will be absolutely beautiful .

[@nbgirl85]

I saw that poppy growing wild on a hiking trail back in May in south San Diego. It was taller than I was. I didn't know what it was but sent a picture to my sister and she ID'd.

[@iriss4365]

I saw that plant in monterey Beach and my mom and I fell in love with it. If your ever in salinas or carmel let me go plant shopping with you. 😂

[@gloryadiaz1175]

Great Poppy drama 😅, another suggestion for drivers backing into the large rocks by the septic area - perhaps solar lights for late evenings.