Velvet Queen Sunflower

This is my first year growing this type of sunflower. It's called Velvet Queen. Unlike other varieties that only produce one flower head, these produce several. I'll be growing the Velvet Queen from now on.

Garden Fresh

We planted a small garden this year and I thought it wasn't going to be worth the effort. I was surprised at how much this little garden has produced already. We also planted our tomato plants in plastic pots this year and they have been great! They're way less acidic if you use potting soil mixed with 1/4 cup of powdered lime and some Miracle Grow (mixed according to package directions), at least once a week.
I watered the tomatoes daily though.

The Joy in Country Living

I decided to plant zinnias, nasturtiums, cosmos and sunflowers across the front of the house this spring. With daily watering, and some good seeds from Gurneys, they've more than met my expectations.




There's nothing that says country more than a Mason Jar vase with fresh cut Zinnias.
I clipped these this morning.

Crafts I've Made

Memberships

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A Bright 4th of July

I hope you had a safe and happy 4th of July. Ray and I didn't have to leave our front porch to enjoy the fireworks this year. Our neighbors were well prepared to give us all a bright display. We've promised to join in next year. Here are some highlights from July 4th 2009.