Pretty Sunflower! (Reblogged from my Green Healing Notes photo/journal)
From the Sunflower Garden
“The Sunflow’r, thinking ’twas for him foul shame
To nap by daylight, strove t’ excuse the blame;
It was not sleep that made him nod, he said,
But too great weight and largeness of his head.”
~ Abraham Cowley
Posted by phylor on July 15, 2012 at 10:42 AM
We feed birds, and a sunflower is growing from a seed that they dropped! It’s quiet tall (though not as tall as some) and flowering.
This morning, a female goldfinch was pecking at the flower head. My ornamental sunflowers aren’t doing as well as I had hoped.
Great photo, as always — you have a special eye for picture taking.
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Posted by Michelle on July 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Hi Phy! Gosh, I get confused having the same dashboard for two blogs. I need to learn how to fix the issue (a long-standing one now, but you know how it is when your brain won’t do what you wish it would) –
Hey, I saw a little goldfinch the other day at the gardens. I haven’t seen too many this year. I also saw a bluebird on my way home! Those are so pretty. I forgot the exact name but it’s a little bird.
We have good dirt at the Botanical Gardens, so I think everything grows so well. Also, lots of sunlight!
I have discovered I love photography. I don’t know how much I’d enjoy a class, but I think it’s worth a try. I really enjoy it! I think taking photos of nature is fun because there isn’t any discomfort on either side. Flowers are pleased to pose! And frogs too!
Big Hugs and Love,
Michelle.
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Posted by Sue Dreamwalker on July 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM
My Sunflowers are around 3 foot high now.. growing!!!. and cant wait until they bloom..
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Posted by Michelle on July 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Sue, That’s so nice that they grew for you. I don’t have enough sunlight at home, so my little ones may, just may, produce one flower this year! But boy do I get to go see Sunflower Heaven at the Botanical Gardens. I went by yesterday with my sweet dog. We were hiking so we couldn’t visit the garden, but I could see those Sunflowers up on the hill from the woods below. I ADORE them!!!
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