I am not too sure how sunflowers go growing in pots but the other bud is beginning to open so I am hoping it will at least last until that one has flowered as well. I am trying to keep it watered without it becoming waterlogged as I am sure that would not do it any good.
Also am pleased that on Thursday morning himself went off to have his blood tests. Not sure if we will receive the results or not. Dr Ken didn't put copy to patient but I wrote 'patient' in that spot and am hoping they will send copy to us as well. It's always good to have a record as you can then look back on previous tests and see for yourself how you are doing.
Today is forecast to be 37C (98.6F) which is going to be a bit of a shock to the system so it will be a day indoors with the airconditioner on followed by a very warm night of 17C (65F). This will then be followed by quite a cool week of temps in the low 20s and cool nights. At least we aren't having a heatwave yet. I know that is in store for us in the coming months and the latter the better for me.
Nothing to report on the home front. Not heard from or seen anyone so obviously all must be well or I am sure we'd have heard. They are all just too busy with their own lives these days.
Hope, wherever you are, and whatever your plans are for the weekend, that everything works out just as you would like.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteOOOhhhhh beautiful sunflowers - the are sheer happiness on stalks! Well done Phil (and for getting the tests done). First snow fell up on the Cairngorms today. Winter's about to hit... YAM xx
I want snow!!! I'd love to be heading into a snowy season but never happens here. Karen and I have always dreamed of enjoying a white Christmas. xx
DeleteLove the sunflower. I have never seen or heard of them in pots. Brilliant buy Phil.
ReplyDeleteThat man is a keeper - in case you hadn't realised.
I feel I may not tend it as well as I should. Just love it and keep it damp. T he second flower is nearly out now.
DeleteYes, I know I have a good one here.....little spat or not. We're both aging and at times life can get at you.
Must be a hybrid sunflower, to fit in a flowerpot. Very pretty and downright thoughtful of him!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely surprise and I am only hoping I can keep the plant alive for at least a while.
DeleteSweet little sunflower and nice bloke to buy it for you. 98 F is hot so stay cool.
ReplyDeleteHe is a good husband (most of the time) and it was a surprise.
DeleteToday, fortunately, is much cooler...only about 75F which I can tolerate.
37C? oh dear! and the warm nights too. thank heavens for cool days in between. I hope the hot days coincide with days I don't have to be out, so much easier to cope with when I can stay home.
ReplyDeleteThe sunflower is lovely, Phil is a sweetie; it should last a while, it looks to be one of the newer small growing varieties. Perhaps you can replant it when the flowers are finished, in a corner of the garden or a larger pot on the verandah?
It did get to 37C but thank goodness it is cooler today with a quite cool week ahead.
DeleteI will definitely find a sunny spot for the plant in the hope it will continue to grow but I am sure sunflowers are annuals so maybe hoping for too much. Can only try and hope for the best.