Steadfast Anchor of Hope: Sunflowers!

Do you stalk the Target dollar section like I do? Sometimes I'm not in the least bit tempted by what is there - other times? I spend $15 because, "It's only a dollar" adds up ;) Since they've put in all their spring items, I've been eyeing the cute little growing kits they have; Strawberries, tomatoes, herbs, poppies, and Sunflowers. But, I've talked myself out of them because I would need to get potting soil and planters for when they get bigger.

But, for Katheryn's birthday I knew that would be a perfect gift! She loves watching things grow just like I do (although my thumb isn't very green, =/ I love the process and feel so accomplished when they grow. I might see them as my children and used to feel like a murderer when I had to pull out sprouts so others would have room, hehe...), and it was something we could do together and wasn't very expensive. I love sunflowers and grew one successfully before, so I chose that and also picked up one of their cute watering cans (I've almost bought myself an orange one and I still want it eventually!) to complete the set.

The day of her birthday, (Saturday, April 19th) we got down to work. The kits make it pretty easy and I love that it includes everything you need to start the process =) Let me just tell you, if you live in FL, grow sunflowers! I have found that they grow fast, are pretty hardy (unless left out in a tropical storm - that is speaking from experience, sadly...), and love sun! Very important in FL! By Tuesday, April 22nd, we had a few sprouts poking through and more started popping up through out the day. So far our plants are doing great and have been fun to watch. =)