How are you doing?
Summer is just speeding by, isn't it.
It's hard to believe it, but July is half over.
Here at Mill Hill Meadow, we planted sunflowers in June.
We waited a bit longer than usual because of our really rainy spring.
Not only for their beauty, but also to give us a bit of a wind break.
The sunflowers were doing great! We planted lots of different kinds of sunflowers, and some varieties had grown about 3 feet high already.
You see that big orange reel of cable?
Well... that is fiber optics cable that a local phone co. is installing in the area.
Our subdivision is getting that cable all around it, and all the way through the subdivision to each house.
Except ours.
I politely declined to have our yard and sprinklers dug up, so that someday, sometime, when the company actually offers the service, that we could subscribe.
Currently, we DO NOT subscribe to this phone company's internet service.
We spent time last night, digging up the most mature and healthiest of sunflowers in the hopes of rescuing them from the Ditch Witch.
We dug them up as carefully as we could, and filled the totes with water.
So far, so good.
Tonight, and tomorrow, and maybe over the weekend, we will transplant the sunflowers back into the ground.
I sure hope that they make it!
It would be great if at least 50% of them survive.
~Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this rescue mission will be a success.
~ Attitude of gratitude:
~ Feeling thankful for a wonderful family that is always supportive and helpful in all of my endeavors. Even something as trivial as rescuing sunflowers, they are right there doing what needs to be done.
~I'm feeling thankful for flip-flop weather. Sweet, calm mornings when I can sit on the porch and read or journal.
Maybe they will be fine! Have a great Friday!
ReplyDeleteWell at least you got the sunflowers potted. I do hope they manage survive.
ReplyDeleteThat is a big ditch!! I am so glad it is almost over.
I hope that the guys are all gone soon.
Everything looks pretty and green though.
Oh I hope that they will live for you. Mine turned out really good. Especially the black one that I planted. Stop by my latest post and see it - it is beautiful. I started mine from seeds.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
Mary
Oh, Kerin, those darn companies. We had that done all around here a while back, luckily they didn't tear up our yards but the sidewalks were in bad shape and they even broke a water main. For what, I don't see any difference..Your sunflowers will be perfect, I have great faith in you..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteI hope the sunflowers will be just fine. I know it was a lot of work. Glad you are enjoying some summertime weather and leisurely time to enjoy the porch early every a.m. I know summers are very busy for you but it's nice to take a few minutes just for you.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope they survive! It's a bummer you had to do this... :(
ReplyDeleteBless your sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteI've found sunflowers to be extremely hardy when transplanted. I hope yours make it! They're such a sunny, cheery addition to the yard or garden!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope they make it, too!! It will not be for lack of effort on your part if they don't. I'm going to believe they will all thrive and provide beautiful blooms in thanks! blessings and hugs ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteSure hope the sunflowers make it. I have a few of them planted around my yard and they look like they should bloom any day now. They are about 6 feet tall.
ReplyDeleteWe've transplanted a few in our yard. Most of them do make it. Good luck with yours! Mimi
ReplyDeleteHi Kerin~
ReplyDeleteI hope that they survive and thrive, I love sunflowers!
Summer is truly slipping away, mine has just flown by! I am hoping to get some work done on my yard and garden before it gets too cold! Can you believe we are already talking about winter?!
Family is the best!! Mine indulge me too - thank goodness.... ;0)
Hugs,
Barb
You sound like me. I probably would not have let the phone company dig up my yard either. Hope the sunflowers make it. I am betting that they will! I loved your last post too. We just spent some time in Park City too! Love that place. The cool temps and even the rain were just great - such a nice change from AZ. I also loved what you wrote about serving and looking for opportunities to help others. You are an inspiration to me. Have a great Sunday!
ReplyDeleteTalk about adding stress with little control from outside sources . . .
ReplyDeleteSounds like it might work though.
I am pulling hard and fast for those replanted sunflowers!
Nothing like having trenches around the house.
ReplyDeleteHope your sunflowers do well!
M : )
That is quite a job to save your sunflowers. I hope they appreciate the effort and bloom beautifully for you, Kerin.
ReplyDeleteKaren
I hope your sunflowers make it. That is a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to an update. Sunflowers have to be the most beautiful flower.