I only went to the plot a couple of times last week but didn’t do any plotting as the grass paths were slippery and the ground still claggy.
To go with the sunflowers Holiday I mentioned in this recent post I’ve also bought some seeds of the variety Music Box which I grow most years. I’ve done this as virtually all the sunflowers I grew last year just had yellow flowers, whereas this variety’s flowers include cream and mahogany, as well as bicolours. It’s multi-headed and only grows to around 30 in/70 cm. The ones shown here are from July 2016.
This weekend is cold and gloomy so I’ve stayed indoors mostly armchair gardening or sofa flying. Yesterday I came across this little hardback book hidden away on my bookshelves. It’s only 3 in/7.5 cm square with 100 pages containing quotations and artwork. I like this Chinese proverb…He who plants a garden, plants happiness.
Have a good week, take care and keep warm!
Flighty's plot 
Loved the description and look of that little book and so l have ordered a second hand copy of it, very cheaply. Thank you Mike. Certainly need an alternative to gardening during this very dull and very cold period!
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Andy good for you, and I hope you enjoy reading it. You’re welcome. We do indeed. xx
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The quote is happiness in itself – it is adorable.
Your weather sounds much as such here. We awoke to a hard frost today. Winter Sunshine 🌞 too. Keep warm and plot your proverb.M xxxx
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Menhir it sure is both. I’m not surprised. No sunshine here.
Thanks, will do. Take care. xx
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I like the proverb too Flighty … nice one 🙂
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I Love the way in which your Marigolds live on in photo-examples 🙂
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Thanks.
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Anne good for you. xx
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What a good find on your bookshelf! Something to delve into and enjoy in these dark and gloomy days. And, the sunflowers promise sunny days to come.
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Liz it had got hidden behind other books. It certainly is. Let’s hope so. xx
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Cold and gloomy is right! Love the sound of that little book, I’m going to search it out. Stay warm 🙂
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Belinda it’s the lack of sunshine that I miss. Good for you, I’m sure you’ll find a copy. Thanks, and you too. xx
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Good luck with this year’s plans. Slugs usually eat my sunflower seedlings so they don’t do very well but I’m always hopeful.
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Jackie thanks. I’ve had that problem some years. xx
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I’ve a few garden tasks to do and don’t have near the cold and gloomy weather you’ve got for excuse… Glad you’ve got nice things to occupy your time.
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Nikki it’s an excuse I’d rather not have. Thanks, there’s always a book or two to read. xx
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It is very cold again, too cold to go to the plot. Your sunflowers are a lovely reminder of summer days to come. Thank you! Take care and keep warm xx
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Karen I agree, on both counts. You’re welcome. Thanks, and you too. xx
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I do like the words from that Chinese proverb…He who plants a garden, plants happiness 🙂
No matter what the weather may bring, I wish you a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
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Jan good for you. Thanks, and for you too. xx
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Yes, it’s cold and gloomy here too at the moment and it’s forecast for more of the same all week, I’m looking forward to spring when it might brighten up a bit. I found some sunflower seeds which my niece gave out at her wedding which I’d forgotten about so I’m going to see if they’ll grow this year. I’m not sure what variety they are but I’m pleased they’re yellow, I didn’t like the mahogany coloured ones I grew last year.
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Jo I’m not surprised. You and me both. Good luck with the sunflowers, I much prefer yellow ones. xx
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I have the same proverb on a little plaque in my wet muddy garden!
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Cathy good for you. xx
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I love this proverb xx
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Rebecca good for you, me too. xx
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