Sunday, August 30, 2009

Today's Flowers - August 30

Birth of a Sunflower

This volunteer sunflower appeared in one of my newly created flower beds, most likely from bird seed which found its way there. Insofar as I can remember, this is the first sunflower I have ever had on my property in the twenty years I've lived here, and I've watched the plant grow from seedling to about three and one-half feet tall. Now it's bearing this almost-ready-to-open flower.





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26 comments:

  1. HilaryAugust 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I love the term volunteer sunflower. How lovely of your birds to give you with this.

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  2. Wanda.....August 30, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I had several sunflowers come up in planters on our back deck...some seeds were dropped by birds and also some deposited there by chipmunks. They bloomed and provided snacks for the Goldfinch and chickadees...like a circle of life!

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  3. EbieAugust 30, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    This is a great shot of your volunteer sunflower. It is just opening its eye to see the world!
    Ebie's Flowers

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  4. LuiAugust 30, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Oh how exciting to see the flower when it is about to open! My dog Bogart barked when he saw it!

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 30, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Isn't that pretty, Pat??? I love seeing the flowers work their magic. Our roses start as little tiny buds--and look what they turn into. WOW!!!1

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. CarlettaAugust 30, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Great composition! I love the little yellow petal just beginning to burst forth. Maybe next week you'll show us the opened bloom. :)

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  7. Digital Flower PicturesAugust 30, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Very nice looking bud. It has an air of anticipation about it.

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  8. SnapAugust 30, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I do love sunflowers, but haven't tried growing any. A volunteer would be nice! Perhaps I can talk a squirrel into sharing? !!!!! ?

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  9. Regina August 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Awesome!

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  10. GunillaAugust 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Great shot of that beautiful flower . Soon it will open like a sun.Thankf for sharing.

    Gunilla in Sweden

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  11. EG CameraGirlAugust 30, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Sunflowers are so cheerful, all the more so if they are volunteers. ;-)

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  12. JoannaAugust 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Very sweet image. I also have a volunteer sunflower that has produced over a dozen flowers already on one stem and more to come. It's miraculous.

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  13. JunieRose2005August 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Very cool!!

    I have had them come up like that and always let them grow where ever they happen to be! :)


    Junie

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  14. i beatiAugust 30, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    a wondrous sight to behold

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  15. NitWit1August 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Oh I love that Macro. It's been years since I've seen a volunteer sunflower. I should feed birds and a few seeds might sprout.

    I found my little Canon A1000IS can get closes 1-5" thsn my Nikon zoom (about 19")

    Played with it some last night.

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  16. My WorldAugust 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    what a love volunteer sunflower, so pretty...

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  17. storytellerAugust 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I wish some sunflowers would volunteer in MY yard they way they've done in yours ... and in my neighbor's. She thinks some of the bird seed might have taken hold. I shared some evolving sunflowers a while back in a mosaic at Small Reflections, but today I share my Just Joey roses in bloom at Sacred Ruminations.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  18. NanceAugust 30, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    a new born! lol. lovely shot!

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  19. PatAugust 30, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Great shot! It lookds like its fighting to get out.

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  20. SandyCarlsonAugust 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Oh, that is beautiful. I like this very much.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 30, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    The birds at Mama's and Daddy's house make sure that sunflowers are scattered everywhere!!
    They are so pretty.
    Nice job on your photo...
    Smiles,
    Jackie

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  22. ArijaAugust 31, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    I would call that a Godsend just to let you enjoy the wonder of the development of a single plant without the distraction of a whole army.

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  23. mimiAugust 31, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    how wonderful to see sunflower bloom. pretty post.

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  24. TulipAugust 31, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    how beautiful it is to witness how it blooms.

    my entry http://southbrowneyes.blogspot.com/

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  25. Arkansas PattiAugust 31, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I just love all volunteer plants and have to smile at them. They really want to survive and go forth.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    What a lovely idea to picture the sunflower before it opens. I love it.

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