Check out this butterfly I met at Scioto Sunflowers Friday night. Look closely. It’s missing about half of one wing.
Yet, the way it flitted from one flower to the next was impressive and graceful. That chunk of missing wing really didn’t slow it down and it was still beautiful.
Here’s one more piece of imperfection from the natural world. This sunflower was just as striking and just as beautiful as all the other sunflowers even though it had a weird shape. In fact, it may be more beautiful because of the flaws.
The petals that appear to be missing are there. It has everything it needs to be a flower. They’re just folded backwards so that you can’t see them from this angle.
I think I liked it better because it was different.
Remember friends, your flaws and imperfections aren’t so bad. In fact they may make you stronger or more interesting and may not be something to fix.
Today I’m dragging you back to the sunflower patch in Logan because I’m a bit obsessed with sunflowers right now. It’s funny because I have never been a huge fan of sunflowers but it’s hard not to be impressed when you’re standing in a sea of them.
Here are a few more glimpses of these happy flowers.
The coloring on this one is unusual.
Even the scarecrow is happy.
This lady seemed thrilled to wander around making a bouquet. You get one cut flower with your admission and then can buy more for a dollar each.
The yellow!
Did you miss the stories about my sunflower visits in Logan and Urbana? Click the links for more!
To be completely transparent, I had never paid that much attention to sunflowers until a couple of weeks ago when I wandered through a sunflower field near Urbana, Ohio.
I was immediately transfixed by the textures, shapes, colors and variety of these large, sunny flowers. It was great fun to lose myself among endless rows of the different varieties they had.
It was an unexpectedly joyful morning.
Imagine my glee when I learned that a sunflower field had opened close to home this weekend. Walker Farm is on St Rt. 180 near Logan, Ohio and they now have a patch for locals and Hocking Hills region visitors to enjoy.
They have a handful of varieties as well as props for photos and there’s plenty of room to roam away from other people.
Sunflowers have significance in some cultures. It’s the national flower of both Russia and Ukraine. In Chinese culture, sunflowers represent good luck and lasting happiness. In other cultures, these magnificent flowers represent positivity, admiration and strength.
With over eighty worldwide varieties, there are a ton of different colors and sizes. Regardless of the variety, the bees love them and that’s good for the environment. I also saw some hummingbirds in the field on Saturday.
At $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more, this one is a bargain compared to most I have read about. Your admission includes one cut flower to take home and you can buy additional flowers for a buck apiece. Five and under get in free. You can visit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 8 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. This same farm offers a pick your own pumpkin patch and corn maze starting mid September.
It’s well worth your time and a memorable experience. Like the other sunflower fields I have seen advertised in Ohio, it’s locally owned by a farm family and I’m sure your support means the world during these challenging economic times.
Check out my story from the Urbana field here and follow Walker Farm by searching them on Facebook.
Yesterday was magnificent. I went wandering not far from home and enjoyed the beautiful Ohio summer day. It felt a little like I was playing hookie or had broken out of jail because life has been so void of fun recently. The day included some antiquing, a sunflower field, a walk in the park and a leisurely trip through the grocery store.
Nothing exciting and all close to home but it was terrific anyway.
It felt great to meander and to do as I pleased while still being a responsible adult and buying vegetables. It really is the little things that make a difference!
There are a few stories to tell from this day but it’s late and I’m tired so I hope you’ll forgive me for just sharing a few pictures.
Turns out that I’m a bit obsessed with sunflowers so here’s one last picture. Have a beautiful day friends.
Sometimes life gets hard and you just want to run away but can’t go far. Yesterday, I found the perfect solution to this dilemma.
I walked through a field of sunflowers. What’s more cheerful than acres and acres of sunflowers in all shapes, sizes and colors?
First I drove backroads northwest to Urbana, Ohio where Lynd Fruit Farm has a twenty acre field of gorgeous varieties of sunflowers. They also have a number of large props for picture perfect memories including an old truck, a tractor and a large chair.
But the highlights are the sunflowers. Mind you, I’m not especially fond of sunflowers – they’re pretty, happy flowers but they aren’t my favorite. Still, I was in awe of how gorgeous they looked en masse. Not to mention, I had no idea there are so many varieties of sunflowers and how different they all are.
Have you ever seen a sunflower like this?
Or this?
This one reminded me of myself- looking somewhat frazzled but still trying to be positive.
The Urbana location seems to be just the sunflowers. If you go to their Pataskala location, it sounds like there’s fresh produce and other things to see and do on site. Although, if you’re just looking for sunflowers, this was an incredible experience because it wasn’t at all busy.
The cost is eight dollars per person or twenty per carload- whatever is cheapest for you. For that price, you get admission to the property and you get to cut a sunflower to take home.
Sunflower stems are sturdier than you might think and don’t break easily because they are holding up a giant, heavy flower. They do not provide pruners and I didn’t think to take something sharp so MacGyver here managed to saw off a stem with a house key. It would be easier to take some pruners.
Want to learn more? Visit their website or find them on Facebook by searching Lynd Fruit Farm. Here you’ll find hours, event info and updates on the flowers.
Next time, I will go to Pataskala to enjoy some of the additional activities and maybe go in the early evening when the light is warmer. I was there mid morning just as the light was starting to feel harsh. Of course, as you likely know, I had other things on my agenda and wanted to hit this place before it got busy.
Check back tomorrow to hear about something else I did while in Urbana. Also, be sure to follow Make the Journey Fun on Facebook. I’ll post some more sunflowers on that page!
Sometimes life gets hard and you just want to run away but can’t go far. Yesterday, I found the perfect solution to this dilemma.
I walked through a field of sunflowers. What’s more cheerful than acres and acres of sunflowers in all shapes, sizes and colors?
First I drove backroads northwest to Urbana, Ohio where Lynd Fruit Farm has a twenty acre field of gorgeous varieties of sunflowers. They also have a number of large props for picture perfect memories including an old truck, a tractor and a large chair.
But the highlights are the sunflowers. Mind you, I’m not especially fond of sunflowers – they’re pretty, happy flowers but they aren’t my favorite. Still, I was in awe of how gorgeous they looked en masse. Not to mention, I had no idea there are so many varieties of sunflowers and how different they all are.
Have you ever seen a sunflower like this?
Or this?
The Urbana location seems to be just the sunflowers. If you go to their Pataskala location, it sounds like there’s fresh produce and other things to see and do on site. Although, if you’re just looking for sunflowers, this was an incredible experience because it wasn’t at all busy.
The cost is eight dollars per person or twenty per carload- whatever is cheapest for you. For that price, you get admission to the property and you get to cut a sunflower to take home.
Sunflower stems are sturdier than you might think and don’t break easily because they are holding up a giant, heavy flower. They do not provide pruners and I didn’t think to take something sharp so MacGyver here managed to saw off a stem with a house key. It would be easier to take some pruners.
Want to learn more? Visit their website or find them on Facebook by searching Lynd Fruit Farm. Here you’ll find hours, event info and updates on the flowers.
Next time, I will go to Pataskala to enjoy some of the additional activities and maybe go in the early evening when the light is warmer. I was there mid morning just as the light was starting to feel harsh. Of course, as you likely know, I had other things on my agenda and wanted to hit this place before it got busy.
Check back tomorrow to hear about something else I did while in Urbana. Also, be sure to follow Make the Journey Fun on Facebook. I’ll post some more sunflowers on that page!
