I recently noticed that I haven't updated some of my backyard images, (to busy picking weeds). This is our third year of working on our yard, aiming for it to become a Certified Habitat. Since summers in Northern Wisconsin are limited too, maybe three months, only so much can be done each year.
Any one who has ever done their own landscaping and gardening knows that time and expenses are a big factor.
I still enjoy the wonder of all four seasons this beautiful state of Wisconsin offers. But with this goal set to establish the bird habitat, summer comes and goes too fast.
My sunflower plants were something else to watch. One day it was a seedling and the next week five feet tall. Not really. What is so great about sunflowers is they are a great way to save some seed expense. Also a factor in becoming a Certified Habitat.
Photo to the left is of my 6' 5" tall son-in-law next to the tallest sunflower. And that was about a ten days ago. There was only one bud on top of plant. In the photo below is how the flower looks today. (8/28/2010). The sunflowers in front are a separate plants. The photo on right measures 11'8'. Above I can see new buds coming. http://www.thenestinginn.com/
