I really like sunflowers. I think they are quite pretty and very cheerful. So it made sense to buy several varieties of seeds and plant a pretty row of many different heights/types of sunflowers. Guess how many sprouted, much less bloomed, this year. Yep, zero. None. Not so much as a glimmer.
Now, I also like birds, so in addition to the bird feeders in the back yard, we have 2 suet cages hanging from hooks off the deck. Know what kinds of seeds tend to be included in suet? Yep. Sunflowers. Any guesses as to how many of those “volunteer” sunflowers we’ve had this year? A rough count would be about 8. Never planted, just fell to the ground from the suet. I’m only complaining a little. At least I got some flowers somewhere.
