Sprouts

Just spotted some sunflower sprouts peeking out.  So excited!

Thinking about getting some sand for the house floor.  I worry about that though because Oklahoma does have scorpions and I'm not sure if sand would attract them.

We have also been seeing a lot of snakes this year!  There was a black snake out by the garden, an Eastern Hognose on the front walkway and last night we found a copperhead in the garage!  I think I'm going to get some snake repellant.  I have heard they work, but I'm concerned about it being harmful to the animals.  If you know anything about this type of product, please leave a comment.

We planted Mammoth Sunflowers around the perimeter and tomorrow I'm going to fill in the blank spots with some Autumn Mixed Color Sunflowers.  I tried to find some ornamental corn, but I think I'm just too late this year.  I still have some birdhouse gourd seeds from last year so I guess I'll use those.

By the way, I've been putting up some great sunflower posts on my other blog at gardenideasforchildren.com.  I posted a reciipe for Sunflower Seed Cookies and the directions for growing a sunflower house.  Check them out if you have time.

I've been blogging pictures from my new phone.  I got my first Android phone and I'm lovin' it!  More pictures to come as soon as those sunflowers start to grow.  Won't be long now!  I'll post again soon!

Sunflower from the 2009 sunflower house