With all the hot weather we’ve had in southeast Michigan over the past week, many flowers in my garden are blooming sooner than usual. Our day lilies and snapdragons are some of the first summer flowers to bloom this year. The coneflowers and Shasta daisies have buds which I expect will be in full bloom… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Bright Garden Flowers in Bloom
I’ve had Dahlias in my flower garden for years, they’re one of my husband’s favorite blooming flowers.
The pink, purple, and orange long-lasting blooms brighten up our flower beds from late spring through early fall.
But I’ve only bought pre-established plants.
Until this year, when I decided to plant Dahlias from tubers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kelvin Floodlight Dahlia
For years, it’s been no surprise for us to find sunflower seedlings sprouting underneath our bird feeders.
The bird food in our feeders has a large proportion of black oil sunflower seed.
It’s a favorite food for birds, since it’s meatier and has a high oil content. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunflowers in Bloom