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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
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 Posted - Jan 13 2022 : 11:07:48 AM
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I am not a gardener, too old, but my catalog from Baker Creek arrived and those Sunflowers are outrageous! I ordered three different varieties. I have a little gas cultivator and I can still use it to stir up flower beds. There aren't many seeds in each packet 25-35 in each. But enough to share with 2 of my neighbors! I don't know why but I get excited when the gardening catalogs begin to arrive. This year I received 2 before Christmas.
Kathy Heidel
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2022 : 12:47:52 PM
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Kathy, your sunflowers sound delightful. I wonder if you toast the seeds if they're taste like chocolate too . . . Every Kansas gal has to grow sunflowers, right?
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4521 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2022 : 6:00:17 PM
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Yippee Kathy! I got my catalog too and just ordered 80 bucks of seeds! The chocolate sunflowers AND the hopi will go nicely in the garden. They are gorgeous on paper! I'm sure ours will be for real!! All the best! Happy growing!! :)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7965 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2022 : 1:23:10 PM
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I had to look up chocolate sunflowers. I haven’t heard of them before. They are beautiful! I hope your sunflowers do amazing this year.
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
573 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
573 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 07:25:11 AM
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I ordered seeds from Baker Creek and the very next day the catalog arrived. The chocolate sunflowers look beautiful! Last year they ran out of a few of my favorites so this year I ordered as soon as the other catalogs started showing up.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 07:59:08 AM
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I love sunflowers! Any variety is fine with me. Thinking I should plant some this year. hum ....
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http:www.carolesquiltingetc.com
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
128 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 08:10:29 AM
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| I found some perennial sunflowers-Spring Hill Nursery, I think. They come as barefoot plants. Planted last Fall & excited to see what comes up this Spring! |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 08:43:35 AM
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I am so excited over the Sunflowers I hope Spring comes early, my neighbors are excited also. I too bought the Hopi because I feed the birds and they look like they would be fun to watch the Chickadees eat the seeds. Any thing to add sunshine to our days. And yes Jean, Every Kansas gal needs Sunflowers. lol Enjoy today it is 17' and a tad icy here in the middle of Kansas. Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 11:08:41 AM
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Dianna, sounds like you are going to be busy. Some how I always feel closer to God when I am digging, or planting in the earth.
Enjoy your seeds,
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.”
"I was cut out to be rich but I was sewn up wrong"
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4521 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4521 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2022 : 11:17:51 AM
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Amen Kathy, me too! I feel like I'm in His sanctuary when I'm outside amongst the earth, plants and all the diffetent birds chatting between themselves!! Happy gardening to all!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2022 : 9:20:32 PM
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I am a bit behind in reading this... Chocolate Sunflowers!?!,, I would luv to see them,, I think I will go google them,, sounds like a fun 'New' variety to add to my garden!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2022 : 01:59:29 AM
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I have never heard of Chocolate sunflowers. Will have to look them up. Hoping to put in a garden this year. A few things anyway. Will definitely need a fence around to protect it though. Lots of critters that may want to help themselves.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2022 : 01:59:59 AM
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I have never heard of Chocolate sunflowers. Will have to look them up. Hoping to put in a garden this year. A few things anyway. Will definitely need a fence around to protect it though. Lots of critters that may want to help themselves.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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