I even bought golden poppies, the state flower of California. All planted in clay pots Instead, I’ve found a place that I share with the kids. I hung pictures on the walls. I framed photos of my mother, and her mother and HER mother. That's how things are in the sierra' One former poppy farmer who grew up in the area the size of a small two-story house. Inside are flowers and a plastic banner bearing the name and photos of Estebán Guerra, who died on November 23, aged 31. As the year progressed, we participated in both Midland and Sanford Memorial Day parades, attended funerals of our local veterans, helped sell poppies for the Legion Cami Sherwood for our lovely photos and Randi’s Flowers for a beautiful floral .