Friday, September 13, 2013

SUNFLOWERS - autumn blend

Last night when it was finally time to come in I brought another Sunflower with me that the squirrels had left on the ground. 

Could it be they snip them first and check for seeds second? That seems backwards but it also seems unlikely that they are so clumsy.

Any 'squirrel whisperers' out there?

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15 comments:

  1. EricaSta13 September 2013 at 06:22

    Wonderful colors!

    Cheers, Heidrun

    ... Weekendflower ... http://happy-hour-with-picts.blogspot.de/2013/09/weekend-flowers_13.html

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  2. astudentgardener13 September 2013 at 11:45

    Beautiful flowers aren't they?

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  3. Jonell w Harrison13 September 2013 at 12:23

    I L O V E L O V E those blooms~ If I am trying to find seeds/plants for these WHAT do I ask for?
    My LIKE GRAMMA'S HOUSE yard and garden does not have any of these..OUTSTANDING!

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    1. astudentgardener13 September 2013 at 13:45

      I definitely recommend ordering online

      I bought my seeds here: http://www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com/annuals/sunflowers.html#gsc.tab=0 and found another site with loads of different varieties here: https://www.honeymanseed.com/product.asp_Q_catID_E_152_A_subCatID_E_464

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  4. Heather Coody13 September 2013 at 12:36

    Gorgeous colors! My sunflowers were vibrant in the spring, but even they couldn't withstand the horrendous Texas heat. I know it's not good to wish days away, but I'm so excited about cooler weather coming in. My lantana and salvia are the only things that are still giving any color to the garden. I'm ready for bright, beautiful color to come back. Thanks so much for sharing at the linky party. your posts are always fabulous! :)
    -Heather
    www.stringtownhome.net

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    1. astudentgardener13 September 2013 at 13:47

      Thanks for the kind words Heather. We certainly have different challenges being in very different zones, don't we?

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  5. Unknown14 September 2013 at 00:25

    Wonderful colours! I love sunflowers.

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    1. astudentgardener23 September 2013 at 13:24

      Gunilla, I love them too - and so do the squirrels!

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  6. Carole M.14 September 2013 at 05:23

    I've learn something new today; sunflowers don't just come in yellow anymore. A lovely photo too

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  7. Corner Gardener Sue15 September 2013 at 21:15

    They sure are pretty! The squirrels here take them down before the seeds are ripe, too, so I quit trying to grow them. At least you were able to rescue them and enjoy them in some water.

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    1. astudentgardener23 September 2013 at 13:25

      Sue, sadly I am also going to admit defeat in terms of growing them along the fence but I've got some other less squirrel-friendly places I'll add them to next year now that I have a taste for them.

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  8. Mona's Picturesque3 October 2013 at 02:43

    Gorgeous Autumn Flowers ♥ I’m happy you joined Floral Love!
    Time for another round in a week! The theme is ‘Foliage Love’. Hope you’ll join :)

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    1. astudentgardener3 October 2013 at 12:23

      Monica I am glad you mentioned themes - I did not realize there were themes and I will try to join in with them.

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