Sunflower Volunteers

What could be better than a plant that takes care of itself and brings happiness? NOTHING – That is why I’m excited to share a few of my favorite sunflower volunteers that are popping up in my garden this year. These sunflowers that have been added to my garden by the visiting birds are just another reason why we need to grow more seeds just for the birds to enjoy.

I love this mammoth sunflower growing in between pavement and rocks – another gift from my bird friends perhaps.

In my vegetable garden each year I grow many rows of different sunflowers. In the photo above is the sunflower that came up volunteer in 2018. I cut many of them for boutiques but many I leave behind for the birds to enjoy. The volunteers are almost a thank you card from wildlife. I hope this post encourages you to grow more sunflowers so the birds will happily plant a few surprises for you!

I love the different varieties of volunteer sunflowers that were arriving back in the raised bed garden that I saved seeds to plant next year. The seeds germinated and have been a little different each year. I am not sure why but it has been a fun experience.
This is very pretty – I love it when Volunteer sunflowers sprout in the garden. I had some pretty massive ones this year and it was a pleasant surprise.
Carole @ GardenUp green
THanks for stopping by Carole – The volunteer sunflowers have been my favorite this summer!