“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
Psalms 19:1
Hello dear friends! It seems that July is passing so swiftly and I am doing my best to enjoy every moment. This month has brought the happy faces of sunflowers to the back of our garden. I can’t help but share a post celebrating their loveliness. I hope they make you smile as they do me.
“The sunflower is a favorite emblem of constancy”
~Thomas Bulfinch
This is the first year that we planted several sunflower varieties! I like seeing the different shades of yellow and different sized blooms. I won’t be sharing much commentary today, just enjoy the sunny sunflowers!
The next series of photos show the stages of a sunflower bloom…beginning with the bud and ending with the fully opened sunflower!
“The sunflower is mine, in a way.”
~Vincent Van Gogh
Bees absolutely love sunflowers!
Last week as I approached my sunflower patch, two cardinals flew out…birds feast on their seeds!
Celebrating sunflowers is a summer ritual in our garden! BLT, anyone?
Patchwork and sunflowers from a couple of years ago!
“Who knows what may lie around the next corner? There may be a window somewhere ahead. It may look out on a field of sunflowers.”
~Joe Hill
“I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.”
~Unknown
My favorite sunflower image that I captured last summer! I have tried for one special photo this year, but so far I haven’t been successful.
Thank you for your sweet visits and gracious comments. Wishing you all a joy-filled weekend!
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Sunflowers are so showy! Makes me smile. In. France we loved seeing fields of them last July. We even have some here in central PA. Blessings, Linda
Thank you Linda. I would love to see the sunflower fields in France.
Thank you Linda. I would love to see the sunflower fields in France.
Pam, I just love sunflowers! Your “slow motion” photos showing the development is really incredible. And that arrangement in the blue and white pasta bowl is fabulous! It is impossible to look at a sunflower and not smile. Thank you for already making me smile this morning, sweet friend!
Thank you dear Roxanne. I am so glad they sunflowers made you smile! Blessings on your day!
Oh, oh, oh! What beauty in your back yard!
I have not seen any blooming as of yet here in N W Pennsylvania but I do see them planted!
And you my friend… did bring a smile to my face this morning. 😊
Thank you dear Nancy, I am so glad the sunflowers brought a smile to your face😊🌻
Oh, Pam your sunflowers are fabulous. I do love them and grew lots of them in VA. I would cut the heads once they were finished blooming and lay them about for the birds. They loved them, too.
I so love your ending photo from last year it is gorgeous. And I, too…”want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.” Love those words.
Have a beautiful ‘sunny’ day, dear friend. We have severe heat warnings for our area – so I imagine it is blistering hot in Ala. Stay cool! ❤
Thank you Sandra. It is hot here, but it rained overnight which makes my garden happy😊🌻
I love sunflowers. That last photo is just beautiful! When we took our trip across America, sunflowers stretched for mile upon mile along the highways of South Dakota. They glowed in the sun against the blue skies!
I bet that was an amazing sight in South Dakota. Do you have trips planned?
Trying to do that now, but no solid plans yet!
The sunflower shots are gorgeous Pam. They’re so happy & colorful. You brought a smile to my face first thing this morning. I just love this post & the variety of sunflowers. The last pic is magnificent! Have a wonderful day! Clara ❤️🌻
Thank you dear Clara, Happy Thursday ❤️
I love sunflowers too and you have some really gorgeous captures here, some wonderful tight shots and pretty with the other blooms too!
Thank you so much Jeanie. Wishing you a lovely Thursday!
Oh my word, your pictures are lovely! Your gardens always make me smile.
You are so sweet, it is this gardening thing that we both love🌻
Glorious sunflowers. I love the their sunny blooms. They make you smile. Your table is lovely and the icing on the cake is the the beautiful sunflower centerpiece.
Thank you Linda🌻❤️🌻
God is so Awesome.
Thank you for sharing His creativity.
Yes He is Mildred! Thank you and it is my pleasure!
Beautiful, Beautiful! I enjoyed your photos so much.
Thank you dear Bonnie🌻
I feel so close to God’s enriching earth when I view your gardens, Pam. What can be added about sunflowers? they have
beguiled generations with their smiling faces and proud countenance….Yours are particularly happy…theymust love their living quarters…. Thank you for spreading the joy with your golden hoe and gifted camera. Please keep cool….
Thank you so very much! I am assuming this is Mary??? Your name nor email are showing up, but the comment makes me think it is you! Keeping cool is hard with the heat and humidity. Your comments are always so encouraging dear friend🌻
It is I, dear one. The tech gods have contrived to render me anonymous, but His own
know one another anyway… A blessing and praise – the front magnolia tree has two large blossoms at the top…too far to reach, but what a post-season message of hope. Have a blessed weekend.. Some relief next week.
Mary, thank you for letting me know for sure. Yes His own do know one another. Yay for the two magnolia blossoms! Have a wonderful Sunday❤️
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing the progression photos! We saw a field of them once and it was several acres! It was one of the most beautiful sites i have ever seen!
Thank you Shelley. Fields of sunflowers are amazing🌻
Sunflower LOVE for sure Pam! I want to paint them all!! I love how you captured the stages of the bloom opening, wonderful!!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna🌻🌻🌻
Pam your sunflowers are gorgeous.
Marilyn,Joan and Marion
Thanks so much Marilyn, Joan, and Marion🌻
We love your sunflower 🌻 photos. They’re a happy flower. Love how the sequence of a sunflower blooming. We had such a late spring that ours aren’t blooming yet.
Thanks so much Carol 🌻🌻🌻
I LOVE SUNFLOWERS! THEY SAY : “HELLO ” CHEER UP! Thanks for showing us yours. Beautiful
Thank you Nancy🌻🌻🌻
I finally grew a beautiful sunflower (one) and I saved the seed head to use again, and a squirrel or some crazy creature came and shredded it all over my porch. I’ll look at your beauties for now!
Oh, I am so sorry! Gardening is always trial and error🌻
I love the blue & white China vase Pam which really makes the yellow of the sunflowers pop!
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thanks so much Jennifer. Blessings~
Just beautiful Pam! I love how you captured them opening! I’m going have to try to plant sunflowers next year, Happy Weekend. ♥
Thank you Mary! Happy Weekend ❤️🌻
Sunflowers are my favs, love your pics!
Thank you Dee🌻
Wonderful pictures,dear Pam!Always inspiring!Best wishes!
Thank you Maristella❤️
The sunflowers are stunning! Your photography is outstanding! Beautiful post!
Thank you so much for your visit, Sylvia!
As I looked at the photos of the sunflower during its stages of blossoming, it made me think that it was bursting forth in praise to our God! The way its face turns upward and the way it seemed to have life welling up inside it and forcing through toward the sky! That is how the joy and gratitude flows from our hearts to God, and we cannot keep it in. It must come forth and sound out His praises, as we think of all He has done for us. I love sunflowers, too, and oh, my, that last picture is just amazing. But, then all of your photos are amazing! Much love to you today, sweet friend.
Cheryl, you express your thoughts so beautifully. God has gifted you with an incredible talent for writing. Your comments are always a blessing dear friend!
Tried to comment with smart phone Friday and it did not work, Your happy sunflowers were a source of joy to me. Your photos and words bless all of us.
Thank you sweet Dianne. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Beautiful sunflower pictures! My favorite is the last picture, looks like it could be a painting.
Thank you Elizabeth, you are so kind!
Pam this year your sunflowers are mine as well. I forgot to plant mine this year. Thank you for the bounteous photos of your flower riches! Have a glorious and floriferous day!
Sunflowers don’t do well in my yard so I have to buy them. With their sunny yellow color, they are what I call my happy flower.
Linda, I think of them as happy flowers!