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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Sunflowers


September for me is the month of sunflowers, although they have been in my yard the entire month of August and most of them are way past their prime. However, they are still here providing food for birds, and they will do so well into fall.


I love how even the smallest sunflower shows its delicate pattern. And no matter the size of the flower, the bees go crazy over them.


Sunflowers make me happy - their bright colors, their different sizes. Even on a cloudy day they bring some sun into the garden - as their name so appropriately suggests.


The insects - bees, wasps, flies, butterflies - sure love them!


I had planted over a hundred sunflower seeds in both my back and front yards. However, the flowers in the front didn't stand a chance; both the raccoon and the deer devoured them with gusto!! Not even a single one could grow. The deer probably thought how thoughtful is was of me to provide them with such delicious salad! Lesson learnt.



But the sunflower seeds in the backyard made it - I have had all kinds of them, big ones, small ones, tall ones, short ones, yellow ones, yellow ones with a little bit of red - but my favorites are the red ones!





And even when they are past flowering, the seed heads are impressive. I usually leave them to the birds - I love to watch them flying to and fro and picking at the seeds.


Did you have any sunflowers in your garden this summer?


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13 comments:

  1. FayeSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    These are awesome sunflower photos, Carola.

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  2. LONDONLULUSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    One of my favorite flowers! I also love their cheery color and you caught some beauties - I hope they last a long time:)

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  3. GlorV1September 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    What awesome shots Carola. Just excellent. Thanks.
    gloria

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  4. Maria OntiverosSeptember 5, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    I love the yellow ones best, I think! I had never noticed the intricate pattern in the center before.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Rinda

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  5. Elephant's ChildSeptember 5, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Love the red ones - and will track them down. The birds that visit us adore sunflower seeds, and there are always a few stragglers growing from seeds that have been overlooked. No red ones though. Yet.

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  6. Seraphinas PhantasieSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Wunderschöne Fotos von Deinen Sonnenblumen. Ich ziehe jedes Jahr so um die 10 Sonnenblumen auf meinem Balkon. Sie werden selbst im Balkonkasten über 2m groß und blühen phantastisch.
    Viele liebe Grüße Synnöve

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  7. Deb@threeisacharmSeptember 5, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Your photos of your sunflowers are stunning!

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  8. Sally HSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Oh wow, Carola! Stunning photos! We have a gorgeous row of sunflowers outside our classroom at the moment x

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  9. pattySeptember 5, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    None on our property, but plenty in the neighborhood. I never know when I will spot one! You have really brought out the best of them here.... they're just so, well, sunny!!

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  10. KBSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    I love the red ones best too! I've never seen red ones before. Your close-ups are incredible, showing the intricate pattern within the flower. I can see that they must brighten up every day!

    We're not able to grow sunflowers here. We live so high in the mountains that it's not possible.

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  11. ginaSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Oh, so many great shots of the beautiful sunflower! I adore the "profile" image with the bee -- wonderful capture, Carola. I planted several sunflowers this year in my new garden and they are so tall and gangly -- going way past the fence so the neighbors enjoy them too. I do like the red ones so much.

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  12. DarlaSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    What amazing photo's. They would make a wonderful set of cards. No sunflowers in our yard this year although we have grown them in the past. I miss them, will have to remember to put some in next year.

    Darla

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  13. UnknownSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful photos; you've captured their sunny beauty.
    I didn't grow any sunflowers, but luckily for me, my daughter-in-law did.

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