#sunflowers — Public Fediverse posts
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From my morning commute this week.
#cycling #summer #sunflowers #Germany -
From my morning commute this week.
#cycling #summer #sunflowers #Germany -
One of my bumblebee friends was sampling the #HopiBlackDyeSunflower the other day. There is only one in bloom at the moment, but #Sunflowers can self-pollinate!
#SolarPunkSunday #HeirloomPlants #GardeningForPollinators #HomeGardens #FourSisters #Bumblebees #Bloomscrolling
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One of my bumblebee friends was sampling the #HopiBlackDyeSunflower the other day. There is only one in bloom at the moment, but #Sunflowers can self-pollinate!
#SolarPunkSunday #HeirloomPlants #GardeningForPollinators #HomeGardens #FourSisters #Bumblebees #Bloomscrolling
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10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today
By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026
"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.
A Long History of #Gardening
#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.
We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.
Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.
These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.
Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)
Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.
A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.
#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.
Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.
#Terracing for #SoilConservation
Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.
Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.
If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.
There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.
Traditional Irrigation Methods
Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.
If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.
Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."
Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens
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10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today
By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026
"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.
A Long History of #Gardening
#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.
We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.
Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.
These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.
Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)
Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.
A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.
#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.
Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.
#Terracing for #SoilConservation
Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.
Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.
If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.
There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.
Traditional Irrigation Methods
Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.
If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.
Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."
Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens
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New level unlocked \o/
Bee @ work -
New level unlocked \o/
Bee @ work -
I just love these rust colored sunflowers
#bloomscrolling #sunflowers -
I just love these rust colored sunflowers
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Either the goldfinches are getting more comfortable with humans or these sunflowers are so delicious that he ignored me.
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Either the goldfinches are getting more comfortable with humans or these sunflowers are so delicious that he ignored me.
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Redditor swore off gardening before a move, then surprise sunflowers shot up 4.5 feet https://www.allforgardening.com/1888582/redditor-swore-off-gardening-before-a-move-then-surprise-sunflowers-shot-up-4-5-feet-2/ #BeautifulSunflowers #flowers #garden #gardening #sunflowers
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Redditor swore off gardening before a move, then surprise sunflowers shot up 4.5 feet https://www.allforgardening.com/1888582/redditor-swore-off-gardening-before-a-move-then-surprise-sunflowers-shot-up-4-5-feet-2/ #BeautifulSunflowers #flowers #garden #gardening #sunflowers
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Standing on my deck and just watching all the life. Each of the sunflowers is surrounded by multiple species of bees, moths have buzzed by the zinnias, various brown birds flying to and from the feeder and best of all, two male and one female American goldfinches. The female and one male each picked big ass sunflowers to snack on while the other was picking at the zinnias.
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Standing on my deck and just watching all the life. Each of the sunflowers is surrounded by multiple species of bees, moths have buzzed by the zinnias, various brown birds flying to and from the feeder and best of all, two male and one female American goldfinches. The female and one male each picked big ass sunflowers to snack on while the other was picking at the zinnias.
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David Burliuk
Bouquet with Sunflowers with Landscape
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#floralcomposition #sunflowers #DavidBurliuk #art #painting -
David Burliuk
Bouquet with Sunflowers with Landscape
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Sunflower Fields Brighten Sayo Town in Hyogo
Around 220,000 sunflowers are in full bloom in the town of Sayo, Hyogo Prefecture. The large golden blossoms, thriving under the intense summer sun, are drawing visitors from across the region. Sayo has planted sunflowers in fallow fields since 1990 as part of a local revitalization initiat…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #culture #flower #flowers #hyogoprefecture #news #sunflowers
https://www.alojapan.com/1514036/sunflower-fields-brighten-sayo-town-in-hyogo/ -
https://www.alojapan.com/1514036/sunflower-fields-brighten-sayo-town-in-hyogo/ Sunflower Fields Brighten Sayo Town in Hyogo #culture #flower #flowers #HyogoPrefecture #Japan #JapanNews #news #sunflowers Around 220,000 sunflowers are in full bloom in the town of Sayo, Hyogo Prefecture. The large golden blossoms, thriving under the intense summer sun, are drawing visitors from across the region. Sayo has planted sunflowers in fallow fields since 1990 as part of a local revitalization initiative. To extend the viewing seas
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The sunflowers are doing their thing very cheerfully in the garden. I grew these from the sunflower seeds in a sack of birdseed.
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The sunflowers are doing their thing very cheerfully in the garden. I grew these from the sunflower seeds in a sack of birdseed.
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Well it's been 12 days since hip replacement surgery. Forced inactivity and limited movement has been hard.
Taking this time to complete a tablecloth. Will post a picture when its done.
Heat wave has settled in, if you're in the area of extreme weather, stay safe and cold.
Sunflower season is one of the best!
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Well it's been 12 days since hip replacement surgery. Forced inactivity and limited movement has been hard.
Taking this time to complete a tablecloth. Will post a picture when its done.
Heat wave has settled in, if you're in the area of extreme weather, stay safe and cold.
Sunflower season is one of the best!
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Bad hair day
https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3523433058642431400
#blip of two #sunflowers, one with most of its petals missing, the second looking much fresher.
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North: SUNFLOWER
plot of #sunflowers
bold and bright against green fields
they bask in the lightSouth: GLIMMER
gradual sunset
a #glimmer of light remains
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North: SUNFLOWER
plot of #sunflowers
bold and bright against green fields
they bask in the lightSouth: GLIMMER
gradual sunset
a #glimmer of light remains
before it grows dark -
A bumblebee-adorned sunflower displays both the beauty of summer and a meaningful message: #BeeKind
#bloomscrolling #flowers #sunflowers #FloraAndFauna #bee #BeKind #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature
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A bumblebee-adorned sunflower displays both the beauty of summer and a meaningful message: #BeeKind
#bloomscrolling #flowers #sunflowers #FloraAndFauna #bee #BeKind #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature
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There's always an overachiever. This guy is clearly this summer's king of the garden.
#sunflowers #bloomscrolling -
There's always an overachiever. This guy is clearly this summer's king of the garden.
#sunflowers #bloomscrolling -
Ein Sommergewitter zieht auf und Regen kündigt sich an. Der dunkle Himmel läßt die gelben Sonnenblumen leuchten...
Sonnenblumenfeld - handgemaltes abstraktes Aquarellgemälde
--> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Sonnenblumenfeld-abstrakt-Aquarellgemaelde/1179730#art #painting #aquarell #watercolour #sunflowers #flowers #landscape
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Ein Sommergewitter zieht auf und Regen kündigt sich an. Der dunkle Himmel läßt die gelben Sonnenblumen leuchten...
Sonnenblumenfeld - handgemaltes abstraktes Aquarellgemälde
--> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Sonnenblumenfeld-abstrakt-Aquarellgemaelde/1179730#art #painting #aquarell #watercolour #sunflowers #flowers #landscape
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RE: https://zpravobot.news/@Rainmaker1973/116907774537472489
I love the traditional yellow sunflowers, and today I learnt about these, and now I love these too! Beautiful!
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RE: https://zpravobot.news/@Rainmaker1973/116907774537472489
I love the traditional yellow sunflowers, and today I learnt about these, and now I love these too! Beautiful!
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#FensterFreitag
Mungkinkah, mungkinkah
Mungkinkah kau mampir hari ini?
Bila tidak mirip kau
Jadilah bunga matahari
Yang tiba-tiba mekar di taman
#jalanjalan
Morning walk ☀️
#sunflower #sunflowers #beautifulflower #photosky #photography #art #gardening #natureinspired -
In the #HomeGarden, the #HopiBlueCorn is getting tall! There are also #CaveBeans, Squash, Cucumbers and #Sunflowers. I'm looking forward to hopefully having some seeds that have gotten used to growing in #Maine, and that are #DroughtTolerant (the corn, beans and sunflowers). And yes, those are milkweed plants growing in front of the fence.
#ClimateChangeGardening #SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #HomeGardens
