tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post9077409865224115226..comments2024-03-18T01:26:45.575+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Music Box SunflowersSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-67401418436404680272014-08-21T07:40:23.961+00:002014-08-21T07:40:23.961+00:00We plant ours as young plants Aga so they have mor...We plant ours as young plants Aga so they have more of a chance against slugs and snails,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-87609935936566835102014-08-21T02:37:32.126+00:002014-08-21T02:37:32.126+00:00Beautiful collection, Sue. I miss sunflowers in my...Beautiful collection, Sue. I miss sunflowers in my garden this year due to a slug attacking all seedlings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-72463203746443902692014-08-18T08:21:37.882+00:002014-08-18T08:21:37.882+00:00I sow them in module trays and plant them out as s...I sow them in module trays and plant them out as small plants, DewberrySue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-23175988455879941722014-08-17T19:34:18.424+00:002014-08-17T19:34:18.424+00:00Beautiful sunflowers! I don't have any, last y...Beautiful sunflowers! I don't have any, last year I sowed some seeds, but birds ate everything ;) This year I didn't even remember about sunflowers, I sow some next year maybe.Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16160591374455936382014-08-14T21:34:26.506+00:002014-08-14T21:34:26.506+00:00I sowed the local sunflower seeds on the late of J...I sowed the local sunflower seeds on the late of July, hope next month I can find the flower blooming and then harvesting the seeds, to be save fir the next planting and of course to be roasted as healthy snack.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-18016267595754878752014-08-14T16:19:46.994+00:002014-08-14T16:19:46.994+00:00Thank you Yang and welcomeThank you Yang and welcomeSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83049542764878605712014-08-14T16:19:21.971+00:002014-08-14T16:19:21.971+00:00I do prefer the shorter varieties, Rick and thesr ...I do prefer the shorter varieties, Rick and thesr have made a great shelter belt for the cold frameSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-8892496242372243582014-08-14T13:44:40.815+00:002014-08-14T13:44:40.815+00:00I like the way you take the photos, Sue. I like the way you take the photos, Sue. Yang Saya Sukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18105627242155020134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-65669455443955542612014-08-14T12:42:51.614+00:002014-08-14T12:42:51.614+00:00Great pictures showing all the variations, I haven...Great pictures showing all the variations, I haven't grown any this year but my favourite amongst the shorter ones (3-4') is 'Starburst Lemon Eclair F1 which also makes a good cut flower.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-77763326823369309742014-08-14T07:22:28.371+00:002014-08-14T07:22:28.371+00:00Do you start them in pots/trays, Elaine?Do you start them in pots/trays, Elaine?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-24999012622152844862014-08-14T07:20:56.253+00:002014-08-14T07:20:56.253+00:00So do I, JulieSo do I, JulieSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-74871154511797511282014-08-14T07:19:42.783+00:002014-08-14T07:19:42.783+00:00I've grown Littkl Dorrit in the past, Mal. The...I've grown Littkl Dorrit in the past, Mal. These have only just started flowering.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-76763846550664514612014-08-14T07:15:58.915+00:002014-08-14T07:15:58.915+00:00I think the mice browse the seeds too, DavudI think the mice browse the seeds too, DavudSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21742867852608490382014-08-14T07:14:23.998+00:002014-08-14T07:14:23.998+00:00They are indeed, SnowbirdThey are indeed, SnowbirdSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70459571102732217572014-08-14T07:13:35.023+00:002014-08-14T07:13:35.023+00:00Do you use the seeds Endah?Do you use the seeds Endah?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41496899786151280172014-08-14T07:12:41.375+00:002014-08-14T07:12:41.375+00:00Do you like the maroon red varieties you can buy, ...Do you like the maroon red varieties you can buy, Mark?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-2884858035979915602014-08-14T07:06:51.763+00:002014-08-14T07:06:51.763+00:00That's why I like the soirt ones, Daphne.That's why I like the soirt ones, Daphne.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16735091606994273622014-08-14T06:58:58.295+00:002014-08-14T06:58:58.295+00:00I do sometimes, Jo but this year I had too many ot...I do sometimes, Jo but this year I had too many other things to choose from.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15565111795206915802014-08-14T06:56:58.466+00:002014-08-14T06:56:58.466+00:00If they had been the tall types I think that they ...If they had been the tall types I think that they would be flat by mow, DeborahSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59262945298795938762014-08-14T06:32:02.242+00:002014-08-14T06:32:02.242+00:00What a gorgeous selection of sunflowers - mine are...What a gorgeous selection of sunflowers - mine are a no-show this year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90898966216763903422014-08-14T05:55:49.917+00:002014-08-14T05:55:49.917+00:00Great photos... love the different colourings. :o)...Great photos... love the different colourings. :o) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-23086968341644932792014-08-13T21:59:24.409+00:002014-08-13T21:59:24.409+00:00My "Little Dorrit" sunflowers have yet t...My "Little Dorrit" sunflowers have yet to flower, but I now have high hopes. Love the last shot with the bee.Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169050358049841998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3737417291556387832014-08-13T19:49:42.321+00:002014-08-13T19:49:42.321+00:00My goodness what a great bunch your birds are in f...My goodness what a great bunch your birds are in for a treat come autumnDavid Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276760687239662781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91554089024789131252014-08-13T18:38:18.688+00:002014-08-13T18:38:18.688+00:00Rays of golden sunshine! Gorgeous.xxxRays of golden sunshine! Gorgeous.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-53329935566456403082014-08-13T15:52:44.676+00:002014-08-13T15:52:44.676+00:00Beautiful sunflowers! You reminds me in to my sunf...Beautiful sunflowers! You reminds me in to my sunflower seedlings that ready to be transplanted. Hope they will grow well like yours.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.com