Monday, June 11, 2012

Sunflowers and a Thank You


These are some of my sunflowers from the front yard. The horrid offenders my neighbor hates. But rather than have her scoff and them leaning over the fence, I cut a bunch of them to enjoyed by us. I think they are my favorite summer cut flower.

In the morning with the sun shining brightly.


In the afternoon. What could be prettier. Some of the already developed seed heads went to the chickens.



31 comments:

  1. I, too, think sunflowers are a wonderful summer flower. I am so sorry you neighbor is so offended by them. Bonnie

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  2. your sun flowers are lovely, I'm sure the chickens will love those beauties, when I linked you yesterday I mentioned the "girls" , I smile everytime I think of your citified chickens, I wish my mum was here to see this, she would have loved your love of chickens.Your link party was a success and so much fun, have a wonderful day!!!

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  3. I love sunflowers...I have a Pinterest file just of them...they are just happy!!

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  4. Oh the horror of such beauty....

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  5. They are beautiful! Why does your neighbor not like them - because they may attract beautiful birds to her yard?? Oh well. Glad you cut them to enjoy. And yes, they are SO cheering!

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  6. Sunflowers are the giddy joyous child of the gardens...they bring such love to our hearts...maybe her heart is hard, lol.

    I love them so much they are scattered everywhere around here. And the little black oil sunflowers from the birds are growing in the grass, and the gravel paths, and the back yard...and the.....

    Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

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  7. Sunflowers are so happy! I can't imagine anyone not liking them! So glad your party went so well. I will go back and visit some more linkups today! Hugs, Linda

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  8. Congratulation Elaine. That was one hum dinger of a party...but I knew it would be. Enjoy the day, Patty

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  9. Those are beautiful. I think I am going to buy some seeds to plant in my new yard. Great Linky Party By The Way! Your blog is fabulous and I knew immediately you would be successful, especially since you can post just about anything to your linky party! I will be a regular joiner.

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  10. ...horrid offenders! ha ha ha !
    As to going to the chickens; true story.
    I planted a long row of these beauties; and when they started coming up, my chickens ate them. Didn't they know I was growing them a much tastier snack? Guess not. I have two plants left that will hopefully bloom soon. I'll give them the seeds then!

    enjoyed your party, met some new blog faces!
    Pat

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  11. Love your sunflowers! Too bad your neighbor is so grumpy! Enjoy your day!

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  12. Love sunflowers, they are such a happy flower. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Oh, no -- neighbors can be a challenge. LOVE sunflowers - they always have a cheerful face :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  14. I can't believe that someone would hate to have sunflowers saying Hello to them each day! They are so pretty and I just love them. I always plant a little patch to enjoy by my garden shed. :) Kit

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  15. What a lovely thing to see first thing on a Monday morning.... cheerful, happy sunflowers!
    Thanks for sharing!!

    Hope it's a great one for you!!

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  16. I personally don't understand how anyone could NOT like sunflowers! They're so friendly and cheerful.

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  17. You too? I LOVE sunflowers and your bouquet is BEAUTIFUL!! I have fake sunflowers throughout my house and large framed picture of them as well. I think they scream "Summer", and what's not to like about that??

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  18. LOVE your sunflowers but don't care for your neighbors at all!;>)

    One day I will join some of these linky parties. Blessings- xo Diana

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  19. Thanks so much for the Link Party Elaine! I've met some lovely new friends.

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  20. I love sunflowers. I can't believe there are people who don't. Thanks for hosting yesterday's link party, it was lots of fun.

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  21. I absolutely love sunflowers!!
    They make me smile and feel good.
    I can't understand how anyone could call them horrid!
    Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party, Elaine :-)
    And thanks for linking up too!
    Have a very blessed day, my friend.
    love..Trish

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  22. I love sunflowers...i can't believe you already have blooms...I keep waiting for ours to bloom! I put the seed pods out for the scrub jays...they love them!

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  23. Oh I so love sunny sunflowers,can't get enough of them. How on earth your neighbour can't stand them is incredible. Oh well at least you get to enjoy them inside. :)

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  24. Beautiful sunflowers. The party was fun... its nice to meet so many new blog friends.

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  25. Hi Elaine,
    Your vase of sunflowers are happy and cheerful.
    Have a good week
    Barb from Australia

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  26. Meee, too...love sunflowers.

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  27. Too bad for your neighbor :( :( :( I think your sunflowers are really pretty and cheerful :) :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  28. What pretty flowers Elaine! I love the sunny colors of sunflowers and always smile when I see them because they remind me of our neighbor. Not too long after we moved here, we began seeing sunflowers pop up all over our yard. We knew we didn't plant them and wondered where they came from. Finally my neighbor proudly admitted she sprinkled seeds all over the community because she liked sunflowers and wanted to see them on her daily walks.

    Not only did she go to our house, but many people in the subdivision got a surprise that year. Even though my neighbor has since moved, each time I see sunflowers, I think of that story and smile.

    Thanks for joining Your Cozy Home Party this week.

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  29. Beautiful! These are one of my favorite flowers!

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  30. I just love sunflowers! They look so happy & just make you smile. I can't believe your neighbor doesn't like them.....it's her loss!
    CAS

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