It was always a possibility, but then I’m an optimist. To my great disappointment, it appears that my Early Russian sunflower didn’t set seeds after all. Looking at the flower after it bloomed, it looked like there were lots and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ornamental plants
It’s been 4 weeks since my Early Russian sunflower finished blooming. By this, I mean that all the little disc flowers had bloomed, giving the centre of the sunflower that pincushion look, and the ray flowers, or outer ring of … Continue reading
Finally, after many attempts at germinating Rudbeckia hirta seeds, I have succeeded! I first saw them on Skyfiery’s blog and fell in love with the flowers. It was around the Christmas season last year, and I thought the opening bud … Continue reading
I normally like surprises when it comes to the garden, but then sometimes I don’t. All I did was go out for a few hours one afternoon, and when I came back, I found this: A branch from my previously … Continue reading