The Ant and the Sunflower

Amazing thing, nature. We're so fortunate to be part of it.

Sunflower Insubordination

I really, really like sunflowers but--why do they refuse to face the same direction as the rest of the garden blooms?

The sun rises in the east and that's good enough for them, so east it is.



This one looks as though it's in detention.



No need to run for the compass--





I see you you big rascal.

My daughter plants hers in big pots so she can turn them at will.

Next year.

Perfection

End-Of-Summer Performers

Passing birds dropped sunflower seeds in the planter. Good aim. Lovely effect.


The Pee gee Hydrangea is slowly coming into bloom. funny, I used to dislike this type and now it's a favorite.



The yellow raspberries are beginning their second crop; I'll freeze this batch and bring them out on a snowy evening--to remind me that winter is merely part of the cycle and we'll get to the growing season before long.



The peaches are growing nicely under the netting but I've got to think that removing that netting will be an adventure.

You know, it would be just fine with me if we had a really, really long summer/fall.

The Rise and Fall of The Sunflower

Sunflower was looking happy and perky at its station right alongside two bird feeders.

Admittedly that was a planting mistake; birds just love sunflower seeds so naturally they munch happily and thank me for placing it in such a convenient spot.



It look pretty dejected here but I hope it understands I meant nothing personal.



Munch on, birdies.

Salutation to the sun

Actually, they hunkered down while the remnants of Hurricane Ike blew over.

It Can't Be cold--It's Only August.

Who knew?

We've had a nice long hot summer, along with spurts of intense humidity.

But today, not so much and spitting rain once in a while.

I made a quick tour of the garden to make sure everything is as it should be. Scored fifty percent on that one.

A passing bird apparently dropped a Sunflower seed in amongst the geraniums. Pretty little thing will have a tough time trying to grow big and tall in that small container.


The eggplant is growing big and should be picked. That begs the question--what to do with it? they look so pretty but have all the flavor of a worn carpet. I guess I'll pretend it's pasta and make Eggplant Lasagna. It tastes good that way but it's a lot of work.


The Hibiscus is tucked away on the deck and it throws off beautiful flowers every once in a while, but it comes into its own in the winter when it blooms and blooms. Gotta love it.


The big problem in the garden is the fish pond. It's made of that pre-formed heavy plastic and it's leaking. I didn't know that was possible, but I've checked everything else and that's all that's left.

Now what to do?