Hello, Yellow! I know I told you all about the yellow daisies that bloom in September. In October, we have the swamp sunflowers. So exciting to see them! These tall yellow flowers are native wildflowers and quite often you can find them growing in a ditch or field beside the road. I took the following photos from the window of the car as Richard was driving! (Yes, I made him stop but it was a quiet road and no one was behind us, I promise!)
These were at least 7 feet tall! Swamp sunflower ( Helianthus angustifolius) is a perennial and a member of the aster family. It is a beautiful native wildflower and the range is from New York to Florida to Texas. That is quite a range! I think they are called swamp sunflowers because they like moist soil but from what I have read, they are easy to grow and . . . this is important for this area...the deer don't like to eat them!
October is also the month for the baseball play-offs! The Atlanta Braves are playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers just now, the Braves lead in the series 2-1. (Just last night, the Braves lost with the score of 15-3. We won't discuss that.) They are playing as I am typing this to you and . . . FANTASTIC, the Braves just scored and it is now 5-1 with the Braves in the lead! Oh, I do so hope they win!
I want them to go ALL the way and win the WORLD SERIES.
Yes, I said it!
It has been so much fun to watch them play this year and let's face it, we have great need in 2020 for fun.
I can't see live music this year so I have been listening to a concert from seven years ago! Anybody remember that our son was in a band called The Sevens? I have a video here for you. The sound quality isn't very good but I am able to overlook that and hear the great vocals and guitar playing from Christopher! (The people talking in the background...so rude!) I think you can tell which one he is, you can see his photo on the side of my blog! I really like this song, "Like A Twig". Christopher wrote the music and lyrics! Is it just me or don't you think that this would sound really good on the radio? C. is still writing his songs! He is also a sportswriter! Hmm...he loves music and sports...wonder where he got THAT from?
OKAY!!! The Braves score is now 7 - 1.
Go Braves!
Hope you are all doing well, my friends! What has your October been like?
Yellow flowers, growing wild, and up to 7' high? What's not to love! And the deer leave them well alone, how considerate of them :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember you telling us about Christopher being in a band, and you once posted a video of him singing Christmas songs in a shopping center (? I think), so we could all hear his fine voice.
You know I am nowhere as interested in sports as you are, but it is nice to see you are enjoying watching the Braves so much!
My reply is below! Honestly, I can't seem to do anything right! I put comment moderation on here because I spend so much time getting rid of SPAM comments! I meant to say but the Braves got me too excited!!!
DeleteThe deer eat so many flowers! I was pleased to learn that they leave the swamp sunflowers alone. You know I want some for my yard!
ReplyDeleteWere you able to hear the video? I have it on here. If I look at this on my phone, there is a button at the bottom to click to view "web version" and then, I can see it (and hear it). Please let me know!
I do love my sports, you know how much my Dad did too! x
I can see and hear the video perfectly well, and I really like what I see and hear! Don't mind the people talking - that's concert-goers for you :-)
DeleteYes, you and your Dad would be watching the game "together" via the phone, I know... *hugs*
C. is visiting with us just now, I will tell him!
DeleteYes, I would be watching the game and have him on the phone at the same time...how much we both enjoyed doing that! He would have loved the team this year, they have so much joy in the game, it has been the best thing all year!
Sunflowers are one of my favorites. They are so bright nd cheer. I've yet to watch a baseball game, but I do enjoy them when I can. If I had to pick a favorite sport, base ball would be #1. Enjoy your lovely yellow there. Usually I think of October as orange.
ReplyDeleteWe are in need of bright and cheerful just now! If you want orange, I will give you a photo of our Mexican sunflowers! They are bright orange and the butterflies love them! xx
DeleteLove your son's song, so pretty and it has a good beat. As for sports, David is a sports lover, too. Beautiful swamp sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteThat song, "Like A Twig" is very good to listen to as you are walking for exercise. You know I do!
DeleteYou would love the swamp sunflowers!
I do remember that your son was in a band! I am so glad you have video of that!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of swamp sunflowers but they are TALL! Not sure if we have them here though. xo Diana
Yes! And even though C. is no longer in a band, he still writes music and plays the guitar! And I am very grateful that Richard got that concert on video!
DeleteTake care, my friend!
I hope your team wins the pennant!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I want them to win it ALL!
DeleteYou know I do!
Since my Tigers didn't make it to the play-offs I will cheer for your Braves. The Sevens sound good.
ReplyDeleteThere is always next year for your Tigers!
DeleteAnd here's hoping they win tonight! It won't start until 9PM so a long night for me!
They call me mellow yellow (quite right)! Maybe I'm the only one who remembers Donovan, but when I see beautiful yellow, I think of that song.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Of course you know I know Donovan and Mellow Yellow! I know all the British songs! (He was from Scotland, I think.)
DeleteTake care in Florida, Janie Junebug! Love to you! xx
Yes, of course I remember Christopher and his band. You have such a talented (handsome) son! They do sound wonderful. I love all your yellow flowers too.
ReplyDeleteYou always say that about C. and you know I agree! Of course, C. and his band is no more but C. himself still does his music! xx
DeleteI just wrote comments on two posts and it didn't go up. I hope something goofy isn't happening with Blogger.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant to say that I have had to put the Comment moderation on. I have never done that before but the dang SPAMMY comments have really been driving me crazy!
DeletePretty - our fall wildflowers are all abloom too. All bright yellow!
ReplyDeleteI know, the golden days of Autumn also applies to our wildflowers! Take care!!
DeleteI do like the swamp sunflowers, such a great colour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks, Jan! Hope you are having a lovely Autumn! x
DeleteThanks. I love yellow, too. This color makes me feel cheerful. Happy Sunday to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you too! I think this is the first comment I have seen from you, thanks very much! Take care in your part of the world!
DeleteAt first glance I thought they must be Blackeyed Susans, but you have enlightened me, either way they are beautiful !
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping well dear friend !
Hugs,
~ Jo
Hello Jo up in Tennessee, bet you are enjoying the color of your leaves! Yes, they do remind you a bit of black eyed Susan's but these are so tall and the middle is not quite as dark as black eyed Susan's. Hopefully next year or year after, we will have some in our own garden! Take care! xx
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