Sunflowers

Melisha, thanks for the idea! I know that I can't be too sure about the integrity of the seeds, but I bought a huge bag full of sunflower seeds (still in the shell) from the local store (being sold as hamster food!). So, I just threw the seeds in the garden where I wanted sunflowers to grow (just before the rains started) and presto! Here is a pic of the very first sunflower I have grown. Today a second much bigger one has also bloomed (still to take pic). I have also decided to scatter seeds along the backyard wall (behind the baby olive trees) so will see if some of those come up before the birds find them. Note: If you have lots of seeds like I do, try sprouting them. These sprouts are referred to as "Sunnys" or "Sunflower Greens". They are yummy on sandwiches and salads and really nutritious! Here is a link to a website that explains how to sprout them.