Notices
General NON-Automotive Conversation No Political, Sexual or Religious topics please.

Sun Flower Patch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:38 AM
  #1  
kw5413's Avatar
kw5413
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
Sun Flower Patch

With the rain we have received, in North and East Texas, this year....I have a bumper sun flower crop. Best patch in six years of planting.

Generally, they are about chest high. Some are taller. What is amazing is how thick the growth is. Hope it holds those Taliban Dove Birds as the season is less than 2 months away.


Just thought I would share a pic.

Hope the link works.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9714453@N03/?saved=1
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:00 PM
  #2  
tewferford's Avatar
tewferford
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,269
Likes: 0
From: Where's my map???
Thats not a patch. Thats a field! Very cool.
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:29 PM
  #3  
Nitramjr's Avatar
Nitramjr
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,004
Likes: 1
From: North of Boston MA
Club FTE Silver Member

That's beautiful - as pathetic as my garden is this year, I should have planted nothing but sunflowers - they are the only thing I have that are thriving.

Do you harvest the seeds or are they just to attract the Doves?
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:31 PM
  #4  
kw5413's Avatar
kw5413
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
Kinda reminds me of the movie "DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS" though.

In 1962 it was scary...for a nine year old anyway...
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:33 PM
  #5  
kw5413's Avatar
kw5413
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
It is strictly to feed the desperate, starving Tailban Dove Bird population.
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:08 PM
  #6  
Nitramjr's Avatar
Nitramjr
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,004
Likes: 1
From: North of Boston MA
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by kw5413
It is strictly to feed the desperate, starving Tailban Dove Bird population.
That is such a nice thing you are doing - feeding the poor and hungry Doves. Mine go to the Bluejays and the blackbirds and the occasional Cardinal. We used to see a few Doves but I haven't seen any in a while.....maybe you could let a few escape this fall.
 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:20 PM
  #7  
kw5413's Avatar
kw5413
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,098
Likes: 8
From: Great State of Texas
Originally Posted by Nitramjr
.....maybe you could let a few escape this fall.
Many do.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sierraben
General NON-Automotive Conversation
29
Oct 26, 2006 06:23 PM
helifixer
General NON-Automotive Conversation
4
Jan 28, 2006 04:41 PM
stu37d
General NON-Automotive Conversation
20
Jun 22, 2004 06:42 PM
Fordzzzz77
General NON-Automotive Conversation
5
Sep 19, 2003 10:31 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE