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Another sunflower bloomed! I planted these during our warm snap in January. The mourning doves got to most of the seeds, but this one managed to germinate. Note to self: plant sunflowers in pots away from birds first, then put in ground after they’re a few inches tall! I think the next seeds will go along the back of the porch, facing out into the yard…

Sunflower

Another bird sunflower has bloomed…and this one is really pretty. :) Unfortunately I’m learning that the flowers, in order to face the sun, face away from the house, into the neighbors’ yards. Although I’m sure that’s nice for them, that’s not exactly what I was going for! Now I know where to plant my next batch of seeds…

Sunflower

My gardenia bloomed! Finally!!!

Gardenia