“The poppy is a very visual, vibrant type of symbol of that holiday,” said Menke. “We happen to be in a climate zone where we can actually get the poppy to bloom on Memorial Day.” ...

“The poppy is a very visual, vibrant type of symbol of that holiday,” said Menke. “We happen to be in a climate zone where we can actually get the poppy to bloom on Memorial Day.” ...

A poppy festival in Kentucky honors veterans on Memorial Day weekend. A sign can be found in the field to remind visitors of the flower’s significance. “The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for fallen ...

“The poppy is a very visual, vibrant type of symbol of that holiday,” said Menke. “We happen to be in a climate zone where we can actually get the poppy to bloom on Memorial Day.” ...

A poppy festival in Kentucky honors veterans on Memorial Day weekend. A sign can be found in the field to remind visitors of the flower’s significance. “The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for fallen ...

A poppy festival in Kentucky honors veterans on Memorial Day weekend. A sign can be found in the field to remind visitors of the flower’s significance. “The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for fallen ...

“The poppy is a very visual, vibrant type of symbol of that holiday,” said Menke. “We happen to be in a climate zone where we can actually get the poppy to bloom on Memorial Day.” ...

BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - On the eve of Memorial Day, one central Kentucky farm took advantage of their flowers in full bloom to bring awareness to the reason for the long weekend.For ...