07-20-2025, 03:54 PM
When I got them they were a whole big clump. The first couple of years all the stems flowered. Now half the stems didn't grow more than a few inches and there were only 2 flowers 
The fireweed, however, is doing really well. I have a lot more since I've made the effort to collect the stems in the fall and spread the seeds after I burn in the spring.
I'll have to start a flower patch all over again somewhere else
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A quick few snapshots of Natalie this afternoon. There were soooooo many bumblebees!
I've also discovered you can see my gaillardias from space.

The fireweed, however, is doing really well. I have a lot more since I've made the effort to collect the stems in the fall and spread the seeds after I burn in the spring.
I'll have to start a flower patch all over again somewhere else

![[Image: 54666358925_dc71f39727_o.jpg]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54666358925_dc71f39727_o.jpg)
A quick few snapshots of Natalie this afternoon. There were soooooo many bumblebees!
I've also discovered you can see my gaillardias from space.


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