Well that title certainly should catch your attention. What could they possibly have to do with one another? Nothing much except the first two has been needing my attention a lot lately, keeping me out of the garden. The "seniors" refer to my twin boys who are seniors in high school this year. With that … Continue reading Seniors, School Boards and Sunflowers
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August Sunflowers
In the back of my new raised beds, I planted a row of sunflower seeds. They have grown like gangbusters. I love looking out the kitchen window and seeing these cheerful flowers lining the view behind the zinnias and marigolds. The summer vegetables are hidden in between. Not sure why, but over the last couple … Continue reading August Sunflowers
Summer Sunflowers
Normally this time of year, I would be commenting on how the summer heat has been taking its toll on the garden. Not this year, though. The gardens have responded to these cooler than normal July temperatures by being one explosion of color after another. Right now it's the sunflower's turn to show off. … Continue reading Summer Sunflowers
After Vacation
After a wonderful beach vacation and some college tours, we're finally back home. As expected, the weather has been crazy while we were gone. The temperatures were just about average, but rainfall was almost double the normal amount. Included in this total was a single storm that dumped almost 2 inches of rain in under … Continue reading After Vacation