tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post763367448816261746..comments2023-10-02T02:51:42.062-05:00Comments on My Freezer is Full: Sunflowers and KinderLaborJudy Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-62743550738273626812010-08-14T11:08:26.174-05:002010-08-14T11:08:26.174-05:00Lovely sunflowers! I was raised to perform child l...Lovely sunflowers! I was raised to perform child labor and absolutely loved it. I have the happiest memories to this day of laboring with my Dad in the garden. You are doing a great thing for your children!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-46649744976024514992010-08-13T19:37:24.399-05:002010-08-13T19:37:24.399-05:00Fabulous sunflowers! I wish my parents had worked...Fabulous sunflowers! I wish my parents had worked on our house when I was young as the house we own needs alot of work and my husband and I are learning as we go.The authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636620408978317283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-47999251141685809752010-08-13T17:27:17.897-05:002010-08-13T17:27:17.897-05:00Love those red ones!
Every couple of years we'...Love those red ones!<br />Every couple of years we've been planting colored ones, and it's really interesting to see what comes back the next year---we've gotten multi branched reds, gigantic multi branched lemon hues and the pale one with the darker edges, don't remember what they're called.carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07164058088348870227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-31968360257968264032010-08-13T15:10:39.437-05:002010-08-13T15:10:39.437-05:00We got the seeds for the Moulin Rouge sunflowers f...We got the seeds for the Moulin Rouge sunflowers from Botanical Interests. They have a catalogue and you can order online but our local garden center carried the seeds. They have a wonderful variety of heirloom vegetables and flowers. We also got the black hollyhock seeds from them (the Watchman) but they won't bloom this year.<br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-56103545322918570692010-08-13T10:31:00.254-05:002010-08-13T10:31:00.254-05:00I've never seen a sunflower like that Moulin R...I've never seen a sunflower like that Moulin Rouge one! It's so cool! We grew some Mammoth ones for the first time in my life this year and they did beautifully. They're drying so we can get the seeds for next year and have even more! Where did you find the seeds?faith busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317662252697888954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-37201842767549720532010-08-13T09:38:32.591-05:002010-08-13T09:38:32.591-05:00LOL, Erin! Don't worry- they still have plent...LOL, Erin! Don't worry- they still have plenty of time to play X-Box and watch TV. Of course, V did threaten to get the boys custom t-shirts with "Stud Monkey 2010" on it. That's his name for them when they help with framing and other construction tasks. In all honesty, I think they probably have LESS to do than I did when I was their age growing up on a farm. <br />Now, if we could only figure out how to get them to help without complaining.....<br />Judy<br /><br />Oh, and this time around, the floods aren't nearby. The 4-6 rain that they got near Ames- we only got .6 inches from that one. Of course, we have had way more than usual this year and it wouldn't take much for us to flood again.<br />JJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-66557396178973437742010-08-13T08:25:33.895-05:002010-08-13T08:25:33.895-05:00My parents were big believers in child labor too. ...My parents were big believers in child labor too. I suspect I will pass it on to my daughter.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-78120392749603733752010-08-13T08:22:51.542-05:002010-08-13T08:22:51.542-05:00I agree with you, that's how kids learn to bec...I agree with you, that's how kids learn to become productive adults, just as long as they aren't dragging ball & chains labeled "property of Troll Bridge Farm" LOL. The Goth Garden sunflowers look so pretty! I have not been watching the news lately but tuned in this morning to see the awful floods, are you near that area? Try and stay cool!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-44737520889329345932010-08-13T03:58:26.607-05:002010-08-13T03:58:26.607-05:00I'm with the others: the Moulin Rouge is so st...I'm with the others: the Moulin Rouge is so striking and pretty. And yes, having children work with adults does give them a sense of accomplishment, participation, and a sense that this is "our" home. Wow on all that you (and they) have done: I have no idea how to do any of that.<br /><br />I keep meaning to stay up and see the meteors, but can't quite seem to manage to keep my eyes open. It's Friday though - and I'm determined to make it! People have been saying they are particularly clear/bright this yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-57934529570052428852010-08-13T03:36:49.267-05:002010-08-13T03:36:49.267-05:00That Moulin Rouge sunflower is gorgeous. We're...That Moulin Rouge sunflower is gorgeous. We're growing sunflowers for the first time ever, just to see if we can get them to grow. I just stuck with one kind... Mammoth... but if they grow well this year I'm definitely going to have to seek out some deep red ones. <br /><br />Lovely.<br /><br />Blessings<br />Rachymommy - MommyTopics.comMommyTopics.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08135840787799501560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1412316033303635508.post-17175617476221719072010-08-13T02:30:06.269-05:002010-08-13T02:30:06.269-05:00Oh, the sunflowers are so pretty-I particularly li...Oh, the sunflowers are so pretty-I particularly like the Moulin Rouge. Mine are WAY behind yours, they haven't even thought of blooming yet. Soon, hopefully!<br />That deck is going to be nice to relax on............Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com