08/17/2026
Do you attach any memories to a particular flower? Cosmos are incredibly nostalgic for me.
We grew up in a suburb outside of Boston. Although we definitely didn’t live in the best part of town, we had a nice yard with some gardens. My mom gave my sister and I each a small space of our own to plant. Looking back now, I realize that the soil was junk - these little patches were by the driveway, and probably mostly sand.
Every year, my sister would have cosmos in hers. Sometimes planted, but also volunteer plants after that. It was one of the few things that would reliably grow in these tiny patches.
I love cosmos to this day. They are whimsical, and colorful, and they make me happy 🥰
Do you have a flower that evokes a particular memory for you?
