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[galerian_ash]

Hi there, and welcome to Seven Wildflowers!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive the name of a wildflower. You then have to take inspiration from it in some way — the name itself, the look and color of the plant, its history or uses, etc. — and create a work of any type. (And, if you'd like, mention which flower you got in the notes when you post your work.)

If the wildflower you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for multiple names if you'd like to create more than one work.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23.59 GMT on the 22nd of June. It will go live at 00.01 GMT on the 24th of June, Midsummer, where tradition dictates the picking of seven different kinds of wildflowers to then be placed under your pillow, in order to dream about your future true love.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!

Comments

[sweetsorcery]

Another lovely idea! Could I have two wildflowers, please?

[galerian_ash]

Glad you like the idea :D Your wildflowers are "butter and eggs" and "silverweed", good luck with them!

[smallhobbit]

I'd be delighted to receive a wildflower.

[galerian_ash]

"Arctic starflower" is all yours, best of luck!

[theseatheseatheopensea]

What a great idea! <3 May I have a wildflower, please?

[galerian_ash]

Yay, I'm glad you think so ♥ Your wildflower is "traveller's joy", good luck!

[(Anonymous)]

Hello, may I have a wildflower, please?

[galerian_ash]

Hi there, you certainly may! Your wildflower is "pink lady's slipper", good luck with it!

[toran]

I love this idea!! May I have a wildflower?

[galerian_ash]

Happy to hear that! Your wildflower is "golden dewdrop", best of luck!

[seal_girl]

What a great idea

Can I have two flowers please?

Thanks!

[galerian_ash]

You sure can! "Sweet woodruff" and "pepper saxifrage" are yours, good luck with them!

[cerylid]

Really interesting idea - Can I have two flowers, please.
Thank you!

[galerian_ash]

I'm glad you think so! "Buttercup" and "ragged robin" are both yours, best of luck!

[yudil]

I would love a flower! Thank you so much. And thank you for always hosting these fun events! 🌺

[galerian_ash]

"Enchanter's nightshade" is all yours, good luck with it! And thank you for continuing to take part, that really makes me happy ♥

[octahedrite]

Hi yes I would like a flower please ✋

[galerian_ash]

"Fox and cubs" is yours, best of luck with it!

[withinadream]

I'd like a flower, please!

[galerian_ash]

Your wildflower is "harbinger of spring", good luck!

[gloss]

Flower me, please?

[galerian_ash]

Consider yourself flowered with "swamp candles"!

[deemoyza]

Oh, this sounds like fun! Can I get two wildflowers, please? Thank you! :)

[galerian_ash]

You bet! "Labrador tea" and "great burnet" are both yours, good luck with them!

[luminist]

Two for me, please!

[galerian_ash]

"Dutchman's breeches" and "vervain" are your wildflowers, best of luck!

[himejoshiheart]

Could I have a flower, please? :3

[galerian_ash]

Certainly! "Globeflower" is all yours, good luck! :D

[kalloway]

One for me, please and thank you!

[galerian_ash]

"Fairy flax" is your wildflower, best of luck with it!

[wolf_of_lilacs]

I'd love a flower!

I'm absolutely in love with the name. Thank you for hosting this!

[galerian_ash]

"Rosy pussy toes" is all yours, good luck with it!

And oh, I'm so glad to hear that! I have fond childhood memories of sneaking away from the Midsummer celebration to pick seven wildflowers; you were supposed to do it alone and in silence, and even older tradition dictated that you were supposed to climb over seven gärdsgårdar (a type of fence) while picking them.

Thank you for taking part!

[vexed_wench]

May I have one wildflower, please?

[galerian_ash]

Your wildflower is "morning glory", best of luck!

[tarlanx]

Yes please!

[galerian_ash]

Your wildflower is "meadow saffron", good luck with it!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

May I have two wildflowers please? I like to have a back up, just in case. Thank you! Lovely challenge.

[galerian_ash]

"Tormentil" and "mouse ear" belong to you, good luck.

[wonkyelk]

This is a lovely idea. May I have a flower, please?

[galerian_ash]

Glad you think so! "Centaury" is your wildflower, good luck with it!

[friendofthejabberwock]

I'll take a wildflower, please!

[galerian_ash]

For some reason I feel compelled to say that you got "broccoli"... ;) But no, your wildflower is "gill over the ground", best of luck!

[ladybrooke]

This sounds so fun! Can I have two wildflowers, please?

[galerian_ash]

I'm happy to hear that! "Lily of the valley" and "biting stonecrop" are both yours, good luck with them!

[taichara]

I would like a wildflower, please :3

[galerian_ash]

"Sweet everlasting" is your wildflower, best of luck!

[singloom]

Hi, this is a really nice idea. Could I request three wildflowers, please?

[galerian_ash]

Glad you think so! And once again that's the perfect icon, haha. Your wildflowers are "brooklime", "fire lily", and "field gentian". Good luck with them!

[event_kosch]

Oh, this is fun!
May I have 7 flowers?

[galerian_ash]

That's a very apt number for this challenge, haha. "Montbretia", "periwinkle", "water mint", "bilberry", "seaside daisy", "fat hen", and "borage" are yours, good luck with them all!