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Remember I tried to grow Echinacea this year? Unfortunately, some helping hands in the garden didn't recognize them among the weeds and most of the young plants got pulled up. I had two left, which were completely neglected among the rest of the garden.

A few days ago yanking out crabgrass near my driveway suddenly realized with dismay I'd pull out one of the remaining Echinacea. I hastily shoved its roots back in the ground, but didn't hope for much. But it's still alive! Even starting to lift its leaves again.

I looked for the other plant, which is growing against the house near one of my downspouts. It looks quite large and I'm hoping for some purple flowers next summer!