The sunflower on the outside of the back steps was the first to bloom, but the petals are rather deformed. This is the second one to bloom, and is a bit more picturesque. That first one has no other blooms starting off the stem, while this one has them coming in all the way down. I'm not sure why some of my mammoth sunflowers have multiple blooms and others don't. Perhaps one is male and the other is female, I'm not sure. The first batch planted are definitely the strongest, though, while the second plantings are much smaller plants yet still growing buds.
Our air quality is back to normal levels, though there is still smoke out there so if the winds shift the right way we may get smoky again. I think I heard something like the smoke would affect us about one day a year until 2020, and has averaged about 8 days a year since. That would explain why it seems like more now - because it is.
The protests continue with base camp at the intersection where it happened and nearby streets shut down. The city has been working with them, providing port-o-potties and trash collection while working with the protesters to keep up services and driveway access for the unfortunate residents in the area. One of which is a friend, who is not enjoying the extra traffic and hassle. I'm not sure how long it will continue but would surely calm down if they announced criminal charges against the police officer. Seems to be the right thing to do, but no rant on this today.
And, finally, I'm feeling much better and practically back to normal after my fall a couple weeks ago. When you're young you can bounce, and I haven't been young in a long time. It would behoove me to avoid any more falls in the future, I think.
Oh, and the new roof should be happening very soon, but I don't have a date yet. Have a great week, everyone!
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Unnecessary external lights... just no. Not good for wildlife or energy consumption. Should be banned.
I met up with a friend this afternoon who is an avid news listener. She said that she heard about the shooting, but only on the BBC World Service, not on any of the BBC news channels (all these are radio news channels).
Hope the roof starts soon and proceeds smoothly. And that it cools down for you.
- BW
The AI tells me that individual sunflowers are not male or female (I didn't know, so I checked). I've never had ones with multiple heads before and it is a puzzle.
- BW
After looking further, my 'Mammoth' sunflowers are most likely a genetic hybrid. Per gaggle:
If you planted a single-head variety (like a 'Mammoth') but it grew multiple heads anyway, you are likely looking at a genetic hybrid. Sunflowers cross-pollinate easily via bees. If a commercial single-stem plant was accidentally pollinated by a branching variety nearby, the saved seeds will display mixed traits.
I don't care for the house lights, either. Seems tacky to me.
By now the protester encampment is going strong just because it is allowed to, more than likely. Go home, open the streets, and organize more effective demonstrations at more appropriate locations.
Neighbor Jane is getting her roof done tomorrow. I'm still waiting, but patiently. It's a long time until winter.
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