Sunflower Comp. - RESULTS ARE IN!

[Bavarian Bunny]

As the weather is not all that great at the moment, I thought I’d start a sunny summer competition instead. I currently have a giant sunflower growing in the garden and I want you to guess its final height.

The money from this competition will help ARC to neuter and vaccinate some of the many new bunnies that arrived at the rescue during the last two months. These include Lady Jane and Theodora and their babies, plus all the Dutch bunnies that were rescued from a garage not too long ago.

I will post photos of last year’s and this year’s sunflower shortly, and your task is to guess how tall this year’s sunflower will be when the flower head is completely open. I will measure the plant from the ground to the highest tip of the flower. I can’t predict how long it will take for the flower to open, but at the moment it is just a small bud of about 2 inches, which means that this competition will run for a couple of weeks.

The prizes are donated by the Hay Experts and me. The winner will be the person who’s guess comes closest to the actual height that I will measure.

1st prize: a 20 Pound gift voucher for the Hay Experts online shop

2nd prize: a colourful bunny wall hanger, kindly donated by Romy:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=97394

3rd to 10th prize: two seed packs of various flowers, so that you can add some colour to your own garden

In order to take part in this competition, please post your guess (the final height in centimetres please) here. Each guess costs 2 Pounds, 3 guesses cost 5 Pounds. For payment, please send a PM to me (Janice is not online for a few days). You can pay vial Paypal or send a cheque.

If there is a tie between two or more players, I will draw the winner between them. The same happens if the sunflower should get damaged by a storm, slugy, squirrels, beavers, parakeets or whatever else finds its way into our garden. Then everyone’s name will go in the hat, and I will draw 10 names from it.

Any questions? Anything I have forgotten to mention? Just let me know. Please help the bunnies at ARC. And good luck with your guesses!

[Bavarian Bunny]

Just to give you an idea how tall giant sunflowers grow, here's a photo of last year's plant, surrounded by various other types of sunflowers (I can't help it, I'm a botanist :lol: ):

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/BavarianBunny/sunflowerupdate.jpg

[Bavarian Bunny]

And here is this year's sunflower, in the centre of the photo. I took the photo yesterday. As you can see, it has quite a thick stem already, while the flower bud is still small, so I am hoping for some more height in the next few weeks. The only hint I will give you, is that the trellis behind the sunflowers is 180 cms tall. :D

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/BavarianBunny/sunflower2.jpg

[Maizy]

Ok here are my three guesses::D

1/ 2m 48
2/ 2m 60
3/ 2m 72

I will pay via paypal.

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thank you Maizy. You should have waited until you see the sunflower on Friday. :lol: Bit unfair, I agree. :D

[Maizy]

Thank you Maizy. You should have waited until you see the sunflower on Friday. :lol: Bit unfair, I agree. :D

You're right, didn't think of it ......blast!:lol: I did think of asking you which variety it was, but again think that's an unfair advantage!:lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

I have no idea which variety it is. The original plant came from a little bag of seeds for children, it just said "giant sunflower" on it. :D

[beckys bunnies]

WOW My 2 boys plant sunflowers every year but never grow to that size :lol: Whats your secert ?????? :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

WOW My 2 boys plant sunflowers every year but never grow to that size :lol: Whats your secert ?????? :lol: :lol:

My boys go to Hogwarts School. :D

[jrn1310]

Money from Jacquie recieved, I am assuming that this is Maizy. This is when I embarrisingly admit I dont know everyones real name.

[Maizy]

Money from Jacquie recieved, I am assuming that this is Maizy. This is when I embarrisingly admit I dont know everyones real name.

Yep that's me! I've used the name Maizy ( or combinations of e'mail, msn etc...) ever since we got Maisey ( in my siggi). Sorry for confusion!:lol: :lol:

[jrn1310]

Yep that's me! I've used the name Maizy ( or combinations of e'mail, msn etc...) ever since we got Maisey ( in my siggi). Sorry for confusion!:lol: :lol:


Thats ok, a thread ages ago had people write down their user name and why they had chosen it, it was interesting reading.

[Bavarian Bunny]

That was quick, Maizy! Thanks. :D But I guess after Friday you won't have any money left, right? :lol:

The problem is that if you don't buy tons of plants then there will be room in your car, which means I can buy some plants, too. But my garden is full!!! So it's better if you buy lots and I save my money.

[Maizy]

That was quick, Maizy! Thanks. :D But I guess after Friday you won't have any money left, right? :lol:

The problem is that if you don't buy tons of plants then there will be room in your car, which means I can buy some plants, too. But my garden is full!!! So it's better if you buy lots and I save my money.

:lol: :lol: Did I mention my car is actually a Tardis?:lol: :lol: ( oh if only)!:lol:

[Rosie Rabbit]

:wave: I'll have a go over the weekend - my hubby loves sunflowers and we always plant them too, so I'll get him on the case :)

[Maizy]

Just thought I'd give this a bit of a 'Bump' :D Can I have some competition please? Having seen the sunflower 'in the flesh' today, I'd say there's some real scope to beat me!:D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Hopefully Rosie comes up with a good guess. So far she has been to busy knocking me off 1st place in my other quiz. :rolleyes: :lol:

The next few days will be warmer and with a but more sunshine, so that should all some more height to the plant.

[Rosie Rabbit]

Hopefully Rosie comes up with a good guess. So far she has been to busy knocking me off 1st place in my other quiz. :rolleyes: :lol:

The next few days will be warmer and with a but more sunshine, so that should all some more height to the plant.

:wave: Helloooo

OK, my guesses (with help from my O/H) are 220cm, 237cm and 245cm.

I'll pay by Paypal and will PM Janice.

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thank you Rosie and O/H. :D You may beat me in the quizzes from now on. :lol:

[Rosie Rabbit]

Thank you Rosie and O/H. :D You may beat me in the quizzes from now on. :lol:

:lol: :lol:

I shall do my best ;)

[Bavarian Bunny]

You can't do much better, anyway. :rolleyes: The animal quiz today was far too easy. I was just very slow in reading the questions, as I didn't have enough sleep last night.

Update on the sunflower: it is doing very well, and the flower head is now getting bigger and starting to lean onto the side of the stem. I watered it well today. maybe I should push some fertiliser sticks into the ground around it, too. :D

[jrn1310]

Money recieved from Rosie Rabbit ... Helen. Received with thanks

[Bavarian Bunny]

Money recieved from Rosie Rabbit ... Helen. Received with thanks


And she beat me in both quizzes......again.... Thanks, Helen! :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Bumping this up. Please help ARC with your guess and maybe you will be the lucky winner of a Hay Experts gift voucher. :D

[louise and Gus]

When is the closing date?

[Bavarian Bunny]

When is the closing date?

Whenever the flower is completely open. :lol: I can't really predict when that will be, but it's not very big yet, so it may take another 2 weeks or so. I'll post updates.

(Or you could come for a cup of tea....)

[louise and Gus]

Whenever the flower is completely open. :lol: I can't really predict when that will be, but it's not very big yet, so it may take another 2 weeks or so. I'll post updates.

(Or you could come for a cup of tea....)

will there be some of your lovely cake?

At least I have time to get my guess in....

[Bavarian Bunny]

I bought some quark today, so there will be some cheesecake in the near future. :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Last night I picked about 10 snails and one slug off the sunflower. But despite the damage it is still growing and the flower is slowly getting bigger. It may open in about a week, depending on the weather, and I hope we'll get a few more guesses until then! :wave:

[Maizy]

Last night I picked about 10 snails and one slug off the sunflower. But despite the damage it is still growing and the flower is slowly getting bigger. It may open in about a week, depending on the weather, and I hope we'll get a few more guesses until then! :wave:

Ooh tension's building now then, looks like there may be some 11th hour entrants, always very dangerous. Stealth tactics :lol: :lol: I'm thinking I may need to plan another 3 guesses myself! Those slugs are trully determined aren't they?:lol: :lol:

[Doncat5]

Heres 3 guesses from me

225
255
275

Will pay by paypal, when I work out how to, feel free to instruct me!!!:lol:
Donna

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thank you Donna! :D Please send a PM to Janice (jrn1310), she will give you the details for Paypal payment.

[Doncat5]

Hi, I sent her a pm this morning. :)

All my sunflowers were eaten by the over flowing poulation of slugs this year, it must be all the rain!!

[Bavarian Bunny]

Hi, I sent her a pm this morning. :)

All my sunflowers were eaten by the over flowing poulation of slugs this year, it must be all the rain!!

Janice is probably working today, but she will reply once she finds the time. :D

[louise and Gus]

Ok do we have to guess in meters? I will have three goes

1) 2.5
2) 2.7
3) 3.2

I will PM Janice about payment

[jrn1310]

Heres 3 guesses from me

225
255
275

Will pay by paypal, when I work out how to, feel free to instruct me!!!:lol:
Donna


Money recieved

Thank you

[Bavarian Bunny]

Ok do we have to guess in meters? I will have three goes

1) 2.5
2) 2.7
3) 3.2

I will PM Janice about payment

Centimetres actually, but I think I can convert your figures. :p :lol: Thanks Louise, and thanks Donna.

And what about the other 400 and something people who viewed this competition? :wave:

[jrn1310]

Louise's money has been recieved. I saw the sun flower last night when I picked up Snoopy and Penny. Its trunk is pretty thick.

[SOAD]

oh cricky I'll have soem guss but I'm rubbish at meassurments :lol:

[SOAD]

what are we guessing in metres or feet? :oops: :lol:

[jrn1310]

It is centimetres.

[SOAD]

:censored: how do I convert feet into cm's :lol:

[SOAD]

187
223
259

OK Janice could you pm me who I need to make the cheque payable too?

[Bavarian Bunny]

:censored: how do I convert feet into cm's :lol:

Thanks, Tree. :D I think 1 foot is about 30 cms and 1 inch is 2.54 centimetres. I always need my calculator.

Thought I'd put an extra challenge into the quiz, you see. :lol:

[louise and Gus]

How is the sunflower doing, has all this rain been effecting the heigh??

[Bavarian Bunny]

The sunflower has survived this mornings heavy rain, it is still standing strong and reaching out for the sky. :D I will need a ladder to measure it, and then fall in the pond.

The flower has not started to open yet, it may need more sunshine. So you have some more days to enter the competition.

[Maizy]

The sunflower has survived this mornings heavy rain, it is still standing strong and reaching out for the sky. :D I will need a ladder to measure it, and then fall in the pond.

The flower has not started to open yet, it may need more sunshine. So you have some more days to enter the competition.

I love your sunny siggi!:D :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thanks. Thought I should advertise a little. Not that it helps very much. :( Maybe I have to start inviting people via PM. :lol:

[Maizy]

Thanks. Thought I should advertise a little. Not that it helps very much. :( Maybe I have to start inviting people via PM. :lol:

I think it looks really good.:D You know what they say... it pays to advertise:lol: I think the competition is very close and I'm thinking another 3 goes may be in order!

[Bavarian Bunny]

You are allowed as many guesses as you can afford. :lol:

[Maizy]

You are allowed as many guesses as you can afford. :lol:

Yep, I shall keep a very close and watchful eye over the next couple of days. May even check out the met office...............:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

The flower is starting to open, only a few more days now! :D

Your donations are much needed, e.g. for this group of bunnies:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=97289

[BinkyBun]

:wave: I'm rubbish with plants and measurements...but your sunflowers look gorgeous!! Okay I will have a go guessing.....:?


1) 185cm
2) 225cm
3) 195cm

Have sent pm to janice xx:D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thank you Romy. I finished my book at 3 am this morning, so am no longer in a coma. :lol: Just busy plucking weeds today. :rolleyes:

[BinkyBun]

Thank you Romy. I finished my book at 3 am this morning, so am no longer in a coma. :lol: Just busy plucking weeds today. :rolleyes:

I can't wait for my copy to arrive - supposed to be next tuesday or weds! Wait till you see what I've got Darcy for his birthday....its HP themed!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[jrn1310]

Recieved money from Romy. Many thanks

[Bavarian Bunny]

The sunflower is slowly opening now, but it will still take a few more days until it is completely open. I might end the competition on Sunday and do the measuring then. :D

Here's a photo I took today:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/BavarianBunny/giantsunflo2.jpg

[louise and Gus]

Ooh it's looking tall :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Ooh it's looking tall :D


It IS tall. :D

[louise and Gus]

How tall :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

How tall :lol:


You can guess some more! :lol: You will find out eventually. :D

[louise and Gus]

I have a cunning stratergy, but it will have to wait till friday ;)

[Bavarian Bunny]

Hmmmm, I will put up CCTV and an alarm system, just in case you will sneak into our garden and measure it. :p :D

[louise and Gus]

:D I hadn't thought of that :D

[Bunnymonster]

my cheques in the post (or it will be when I get to the post box tonight!) can I guess yet or do I have to wait til its been received?

[Bavarian Bunny]

my cheques in the post (or it will be when I get to the post box tonight!) can I guess yet or do I have to wait til its been received?

You can post your guesses now. Thanks! :wave:

[Bunnymonster]

:wave:

thanks!

my guesses are 199, 229 and 236.

[BirdieBun]

Okay if I pay by cheque who do I make it payable too and how much is it to play? I cant see the rules anywhere :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Where do I put my guess? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Ok, the guesses so far are:

185
187
195
199
220
223
225 (twice)
229
236
237
245
248
250
255
259
260
270
272
275
320

[Bavarian Bunny]

Okay if I pay by cheque who do I make it payable too and how much is it to play? I cant see the rules anywhere :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Where do I put my guess? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just read the first page of the thread. :D One guess is 2 Pounds, 3 guesses are 5 Pounds. You send a PM to Janice (jrn1310), she will let you know where to send the cheque to. Or you ask Tree, because she sent a cheque as well, I think.
Remember to guess in centimeters, see the list of guesses so far (above). One foot is about 30 centimetres. :D And post your guesses here whenever you've done your research on giant sunflowers. :lol:

[BirdieBun]

Okay my guesses are:

350
295
170

I will send my cheque tonight :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thank you, Carys! :D

[jrn1310]

Cheque received from Bunnymonster alias Melissa.

Thank you so much

[BirdieBun]

Didn't you receive mine Janice? :shock:

[Bavarian Bunny]

I think the post is a bit slow at the moment. Is there another strike? It always seems slower in the summer holidays, all the postal workers seem to be at the beach.

[BinkyBun]

There is postal strike today I think!

[Bavarian Bunny]

This competition will end on Monday, July 30 at midnight. I will announce the winner on Tuesday, July 31 then. That should leave enough time for the cheques to arrive in the slow post.

So still 4 days left to take part! :D

[BirdieBun]

POOP well let me know when it has been received :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

POOP well let me know when it has been received :D

The only problem is that Janice is going away for a week tomorrow, so I won't find out about any more incoming payments. I will just have to trust people. :D

[SOAD]

I swear on my life I sent mine.

[BirdieBun]

The only problem is that Janice is going away for a week tomorrow, so I won't find out about any more incoming payments. I will just have to trust people. :D

Ok no probs well I sent one on MOnday for £5 and I forgot to put who it was from but its a Barclays cheque lol Miss C Griffiths :p

[Bavarian Bunny]

Ok no probs well I sent one on MOnday for £5 and I forgot to put who it was from but its a Barclays cheque lol Miss C Griffiths :p

I think there are only two cheques missing at the moment, and they are yours and Tree's. Melissa's has arrived, and everyone else has paid via Paypal. I think we'll work it out. :D Maybe the floods have made the post slower, too.

[BirdieBun]

I think there are only two cheques missing at the moment, and they are yours and Tree's. Melissa's has arrived, and everyone else has paid via Paypal. I think we'll work it out. :D Maybe the floods have made the post slower, too.

:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SOAD]

The thing is it looks like we've ripped the comp off, but I really sent mine :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

The thing is it looks like we've ripped the comp off, but I really sent mine :lol:

:lol: No, it looks like your area has a slow postal service. :D

[SOAD]

it does seem to be slow.

[BinkyBun]

Don't forget there are constant postal strikes this week and next. But its different "shifts" or something so its pot-luck on what days you get service according to your area

[BirdieBun]

God why dont they just all get out of bed and get to work :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Bavarian Bunny]

God why dont they just all get out of bed and get to work :roll: :roll: :roll:

Half of them are probably somewhere in Spain, anyway. I wanted to buy some stuff on ebay, with my son's birthday coming up. But I think I'll rather squeeze myself through some shops instead, so that I actually have the presents in time. I am just not sure whether I can find the things he wants in Kingston.

[jrn1310]

The postman arrived while I was at work today with 2 cheques from the lovely Tree and 'Miss C Griffiths.

Thank you ladies :wave:

[Bavarian Bunny]

The postman arrived while I was at work today with 2 cheques from the lovely Tree and 'Miss C Griffiths.

Thank you ladies :wave:

Yay! 3 more days to go now!

[Bavarian Bunny]

Just to remind you that this competition ends tomorrow night. Here is an updated list of the guesses so far:

(height in centimetres)

170
185
187
195
199
220
223
225 (twice)
229
236
237
245
248
250
255
259
260
270
272
275
295
320
350

[Bavarian Bunny]

For any last minute players: please pay via Paypal and contact me regarding payment details. Thanks! :D

[kim 106]

right heres mine

175 cm
180 cm
205 cm

[BirdieBun]

Yay! 3 more days to go now!


YAY thank god! :D

[BirdieBun]

YAY thank god! :D

Oops I meant that the cheques have arrived :oops:
:lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Oops I meant that the cheques have arrived :oops:
:lol:


:lol: Bit impatient, huh?

I will measure the plant later and try not to fall into the pond. It won't get any bigger now, and some of the petals have fallen out already. As I want to measure from the ground to the highest tip of the petals, I need the petals ON the flower. :lol:

But guesses can still be posted until midnight today, so please do some last minute spending!!!

[Bavarian Bunny]

Thanks for playing Kim and good luck. :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

We have now measured the sunflower, watched by 7 frogs and 4 bunnies. All I can say at the moment is that we do NOT have a tie. One person is closer to the actual height than all the others, but not by much. :D

[Rosie Rabbit]

Oooo, I'm excited :D *jumps up and down*

Can't wait to see what height it reached :)

[Maizy]

Feeling really tired so can't hang on for another hour....need to know!!!!!:lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Feeling really tired so can't hang on for another hour....need to know!!!!!:lol:

I am tired, too. I'll post the winners tomorrow at daytime. :D :p

[BirdieBun]

Ooooooooooooooh who won c'mon Giselle so exciting :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Ooooooooooooooh who won c'mon Giselle so exciting :D

You have to spell my name right first. :D :p

I want to post a photo, but Photobucket is having maintenance at the moment. :rolleyes:

[BirdieBun]

GIZELLE woohooooooooooooooooooo cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

GIZELLE woohooooooooooooooooooo cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn :lol:

Nope, still not right. :lol:

[oscarbunny]

GIZELLE woohooooooooooooooooooo cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oi, you didn't even play! :p

[BirdieBun]

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ok Gisele :shock: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ok Gisele :shock: :lol:

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Hey, you can ask Oscarbunny, her grandmother has the same name as me. :D BUt if she tells she has to play. We have 10 prizes, but only 9 players, so she'd be a definite winner. And we would have raised a nice 50 Pounds then. :D

Maybe I should go and get my hair cut first....:lol:

[BirdieBun]

Gizele? :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Nein. :D :p

[BirdieBun]

Nein. :D :p


Arrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh Gisella? :cry: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Arrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh Gisella? :cry: :lol:

Getting warmer. :D

[BirdieBun]

Gizella yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

[Bavarian Bunny]

Gizella yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Colder again. :lol: Don't worry, Photobucket is still on maintenance.

Now if every guess for my name was worth 2 Pounds.......:D

[Bavarian Bunny]

By the way, as we have only 9 players, I have decided to give the person in 3rd place 5 packets of seeds instead of 2. :D

And don't think you can get away by putting the seeds in your garage and forgetting about them. I want photos of the plants and updates, and you have to protect them from slugs and other damage. And no, you can't eat them! :D

[BirdieBun]

Only 9 people played? :shock: Thats shocking :?

I would be skint if I had to pay for every name guess :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Only 9 people played? :shock: Thats shocking :?

I would be skint if I had to pay for every name guess :lol:

Yes, it was a bit disappointing considering that the first prize is really useful for every bunny owner. Oh well, we have raised 45 Pounds, which will help ARC buy food or get one bunny neutered etc., so it's not bad. Everything counts.

Thanks everyone who played in this competition!:wave:

Now if Photobucket would finish their maintenance finally!!! :evil:

[BirdieBun]

Yes, it was a bit disappointing considering that the first prize is really useful for every bunny owner. Oh well, we have raised 45 Pounds, which will help ARC buy food or get one bunny neutered etc., so it's not bad. Everything counts.

Thanks everyone who played in this competition!:wave:

Now if Photobucket would finish their maintenance finally!!! :evil:

True 1 neuter will help well I suppose another fundraiser could be done soon for ARC :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Yay, Photobucket is back. So here is a photo of the sunflower, taken just before measuring it yesterday afternoon. That's me hiding behind it, so you can get an idea of how tall the plant is. :D

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/BavarianBunny/sunflome1.jpg

[Bavarian Bunny]

So here are the results from the sunflower jury. :D (It's GISELA, by the way. Every letter just once, and no Z. :lol: )

The final height is a probably less than last year's, because the weather has been so lousy.

It is: 288 cms

Which means that no one got the height exactly correct. But some of you have guessed quite well. So here are the winners:

The 1st prize, a 20 Pound gift voucher for the Hay Experts, goes to:

Birdiebun ! (7 cms off with a guess of 295 cms) Congratulations! (I'll PM you later abuot how to redeem your voucher)


The 2nd prize, a lovely bunny wall hanger donated by Romy, goes to:

Doncat (13 cms off, 275 cms) Hope you like it! (PM BinkyBun so that she can post it to you)


The 3rd prize, 5 packets of plant seeds, goes to:

Maizy (16 cms off, 272 cms)

Everyone else will receive two packets of seeds each (please PM me your address so I can post them)

4: Louise and Gus
5: Soad
6: Rosie Rabbit
7: Bunnymonster
8: BinkyBun
9: Kim106


There you have it. I hope you had fun and thank again for helping ARC! :D

[BirdieBun]

Woohoooooooooooooooooo omg I cant believe my luck lately no way yayayayayayayayayayayayayya :D

[BirdieBun]

GISELA I would never have guessed that awwwwww thats so wicked I will make another donation to ARC just cos only 9 people played so I will send another cheque :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Woohoooooooooooooooooo omg I cant believe my luck lately no way yayayayayayayayayayayayayya :D


Your cheque may still bounce! :lol:

I expect you to spell my name correctly from now on, ok? :D

[BirdieBun]

Your cheque may still bounce! :lol:

I expect you to spell my name correctly from now on, ok? :D

Yes Gisela no problems and my cheque wont bounce and I will pop another in the post for the same amount ;)

[Bavarian Bunny]

GISELA I would never have guessed that awwwwww thats so wicked I will make another donation to ARC just cos only 9 people played so I will send another cheque :D


Cool, thanks! :D

You can always have free parking in our front yard if you come to London. :lol:

[BirdieBun]

Cool, thanks! :D

You can always have free parking in our front yard if you come to London. :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: I am sure we will visit at some point in the future :thumb:

[Rosie Rabbit]

Yay!!! Well done Carys :wave:

I am :lol: :lol: :lol: at you trying to spell Gisela's name!

Wow :shock: That is one mighty sunflower. My guesses were way off :oops:

Well done Gisela for organising the competition - and for horticultural skills ;) - and Romy for donating 2nd prize :thumb:

[BirdieBun]

Thanks Rosie I cant believe how big it is either I was only joking when i took my huge guesses :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[BirdieBun]

Awwww I have placed my order and the lady at the Hay Experts is so helpful and lovely :D

Gisela could you pm me your address for me to send a 2nd cheque tonight please?

Thanks :D

[Doncat5]

OMG you mean I actually won something!!!?, dont think I've ever won ANYTHING in my life before! Great stuff!!!:D

[Maizy]

Wow what a great finish! :D The flower is huge. I underestimated the power of lots of rain and an obvious green fingered touch!:lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Wow what a great finish! :D The flower is huge. I underestimated the power of lots of rain and an obvious green fingered touch!:lol: :lol:

Are you finally online!!?? What are you doing all day??? Work????

:lol:

Now name 5 popular cottage garden flowers and I'll send you the seeds. Sorry, I don't have any Kniph seeds. :oops: :D

[Maizy]

Are you finally online!!?? What are you doing all day??? Work????

:lol:

Now name 5 popular cottage garden flowers and I'll send you the seeds. Sorry, I don't have any Kniph seeds. :oops: :D

Sorry, yes been at work all day ( meeting preparation for interview in London tomorrow ) then cleaning out rabbits and I may be guilty of trying to sneak a bit of HP reading in!:oops: :lol: :lol:
Thank you for donating the extra packets of seeds, I can assure you they won't be left in my garage!:lol: As for the 5 varieties here goes ( hope I pass the test):lol: :lol:
1/ Papaver Somniferum
2/ Digitalis Purpurea
3/ Rudbeckia
4/ Salvia patens
5/ Field scabious

Have I passed?:lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Sorry, yes been at work all day ( meeting preparation for interview in London tomorrow ) then cleaning out rabbits and I may be guilty of trying to sneak a bit of HP reading in!:oops: :lol: :lol:
Thank you for donating the extra packets of seeds, I can assure you they won't be left in my garage!:lol: As for the 5 varieties here goes ( hope I pass the test):lol: :lol:
1/ Papaver Somniferum
2/ Digitalis Purpurea
3/ Rudbeckia
4/ Salvia patens
5/ Field scabious

Have I passed?:lol: :lol:

1. I have Papaver commutatum (ladybird) and Papaver nudicaule Ballerina mixed (Iceland poppy)

2. I have Digitalis purpurea, but the "alba" variety with white flowers

3. Rudbeckia hirta (Rustic Dwarf mixed)

4. nope, don't have Salvia seeds, sorry

5. don't have that, either

Here's a list of the other seeds:

Limnanthes douglasii - Poached Egg PLant
Hollyhock, Antwerp mixed (Alcea rosea)
Delphinium cultorum, Pacific Giants mixed
Campanula carpatica blue
Zinnia elegans Early Wonder
Gazania splendens Sunshine mixed
Aquilegia vulgaris Magpie
Aquilegia caerulea McKana Giants mixed
Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata mixed
Antirrhinum majus Brighton Rock
Callistephus chinensis Aster Ostrich feather
Helianthus annuus Allsorts of Sunflower
Myosotis sylvatica Forget me not mixed colours
Lavatera trimestris Parade mixed
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William Duplex mixed
Monarda austromontana Bees Favourite (Bergamot)
Nicotiana sanderae Lime Green (tobacco)
Brachycome iberidifolia Swan River Daisy, White Splendour
Brachycome iberidifolia Blue Star
Nemesia strumosa Blaze of Glory
Nemesia strumosa Triumph Strain
Dahlia hortensis Mignon mixed
Verbascum phoeniceum Mixed
Ipomoea purpurea Morning Glory Granpa Otts
Aubrietia cultorum Large flowered mix (rockery plant)
Mimulus hybrida Extra Choice mixed
Amaranthus caudatus Ribbons and Beads


Phew, enough typing of Latin names for tonight. :D

[Maizy]

1. I have Papaver commutatum (ladybird) and Papaver nudicaule Ballerina mixed (Iceland poppy)

2. I have Digitalis purpurea, but the "alba" variety with white flowers

3. Rudbeckia hirta (Rustic Dwarf mixed)

4. nope, don't have Salvia seeds, sorry

5. don't have that, either

Here's a list of the other seeds:

Limnanthes douglasii - Poached Egg PLant
Hollyhock, Antwerp mixed (Alcea rosea)
Delphinium cultorum, Pacific Giants mixed
Campanula carpatica blue
Zinnia elegans Early Wonder
Gazania splendens Sunshine mixed
Aquilegia vulgaris Magpie
Aquilegia caerulea McKana Giants mixed
Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata mixed
Antirrhinum majus Brighton Rock
Callistephus chinensis Aster Ostrich feather
Helianthus annuus Allsorts of Sunflower
Myosotis sylvatica Forget me not mixed colours
Lavatera trimestris Parade mixed
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William Duplex mixed
Monarda austromontana Bees Favourite (Bergamot)
Nicotiana sanderae Lime Green (tobacco)
Brachycome iberidifolia Swan River Daisy, White Splendour
Brachycome iberidifolia Blue Star
Nemesia strumosa Blaze of Glory
Nemesia strumosa Triumph Strain
Dahlia hortensis Mignon mixed
Verbascum phoeniceum Mixed
Ipomoea purpurea Morning Glory Granpa Otts
Aubrietia cultorum Large flowered mix (rockery plant)
Mimulus hybrida Extra Choice mixed
Amaranthus caudatus Ribbons and Beads


Phew, enough typing of Latin names for tonight. :D

:lol: :lol: :lol: Omg you've got loads! You win with the botanical names !!!Would have to be the Papaver Commutatum ( one of my all time favourites)Aquilegia Mckana Giants and verbascum Phoeniceum

[Bavarian Bunny]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Omg you've got loads! You win with the botanical names !!!Would have to be the Papaver Commutatum ( one of my all time favourites)Aquilegia Mckana Giants and verbascum Phoeniceum


You have to pick 5, so two more. :D

[Maizy]

You have to pick 5, so two more. :D

Digitalis purpurea Alba and it has to be the sunflowers please Yay!!!!!:D :lol: :lol: I'll try and beat 2m.88 next year!:D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Digitalis purpurea Alba and it has to be the sunflowers please Yay!!!!!:D :lol: :lol: I'll try and beat 2m.88 next year!:D

Ok, all put aside for you. I don't think there are giant sunflower seeds in that pack, but I can send you some from our sunflower last year. I can't guarantee that they will germinate, but it is worth a try. Maybe I can get some seeds from this year's too.

[Maizy]

Ok, all put aside for you. I don't think there are giant sunflower seeds in that pack, but I can send you some from our sunflower last year. I can't guarantee that they will germinate, but it is worth a try. Maybe I can get some seeds from this year's too.

I always like to sow open pollinated seeds, it's really nice not knowing what yo're going to end up with! Thanks again for running the competition and well done Birdiebun!:D :D

[BirdieBun]

Thanks Maizy well done to you Doncat too :D

[Doncat5]

Thank you... well done Birdiebun and Maizy.:wave:

[BirdieBun]

:D Thank you... well done Birdiebun and Maizy.:wave:

Thanks :D

Yup well done Maizy too :D

[Maizy]

Thank you both!:D :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

The flower head has become so heavy now with seeds that the stem collapsed at the bend today. Now the flower is hanging downwards. If I had measured now, Maizy would have probably won. :D

[Maizy]

Doh!:lol: re-count, re-count!:lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Doh!:lol: re-count, re-count!:lol:

Too late! :D

Did I mention that the plant shop in Wisley had some toffee noses, too? :lol: I could not see any sunflowers in the gardens, but we did not see everything, it is just too big for one afternoon.

[Maizy]

Too late! :D

Did I mention that the plant shop in Wisley had some toffee noses, too? :lol: I could not see any sunflowers in the gardens, but we did not see everything, it is just too big for one afternoon.

Yes you did. But what's got me more intrigued is the 10 or so varieties that were in the shop!:lol: :lol: If I was a fish, I'd have been caught an eaten years ago! The bait is down and i'm off!:lol: :lol: :lol: I'm so cheap, a kniph will do it every time.:lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

Yes you did. But what's got me more intrigued is the 10 or so varieties that were in the shop!:lol: :lol: If I was a fish, I'd have been caught an eaten years ago! The bait is down and i'm off!:lol: :lol: :lol: I'm so cheap, a kniph will do it every time.:lol:

But you may have all the 10 or so varieties already. :D

[Maizy]

But you may have all the 10 or so varieties already. :D

No my logic doesn't work like that, I'm too eager to check it out first!:lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

No my logic doesn't work like that, I'm too eager to check it out first!:lol:

I should have brought my camera or notebook to write down all the names. :D

So are we going to compete with our sunflowers next year and who's is taller?

[Maizy]

I should have brought my camera or notebook to write down all the names. :D

So are we going to compete with our sunflowers next year and who's is taller?

Sounds good to me.:lol: Choose your weapon!:D Mine will probably be a Russian Giant, but I'll give it some thought!

[Bavarian Bunny]

Sounds good to me.:lol: Choose your weapon!:D Mine will probably be a Russian Giant, but I'll give it some thought!

So you don't trust my seeds then. :rolleyes: Let's see what's available on ebay and then choose the sunniest spot in the garden and get the serious slain defense up. :lol: Anyone else wanna compete next year?

[Maizy]

But you may have all the 10 or so varieties already. :D

Any excuse to go on a shopping spree! Current varieties are as follows:

Ada
Alcazar
Bees Lemon
Bees Sunset
Border Ballet
Bressingham Comet
Brimstone
Citrina ( although will have to check slug damage )
Cobra
Fairyland
Green Jade
Traffic Lights
Jenny Bloom
Light of the World
Little Maid
Nancy's Red
Nobilis
Percy's Pride
Rooperi
Samuels Sensation
Sarmentosa
Shining Septre
Species Mix ( just a mixed batch not a specific)
Strawberries and Cream
Tawny King
Tetbury Torch
T & M Hybrids
Thompsonii ( but I believe this has been mis labelled )
Timothy
Toffee Nose

[Maizy]

So you don't trust my seeds then. :rolleyes: Let's see what's available on ebay and then choose the sunniest spot in the garden and get the serious slain defense up. :lol: Anyone else wanna compete next year?


:lol: :lol: :lol: Ok bring it on!!

[BirdieBun]

Awww my package just arrived my bunnies are going to love their treats this definitely calls for a few piccies of them eating their treats - thansk so much :D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Your cheque has arrived, Carys, thank you! :D Still waiting for Kim's cheque, hope it hasn't gone lost in the post.

[BirdieBun]

Glad it has arrived :D

[Maizy]

Awww my package just arrived my bunnies are going to love their treats this definitely calls for a few piccies of them eating their treats - thansk so much :D


have your buns had a nice day enjoying their new treats?

[Bavarian Bunny]

I am sending everyone's seeds off today (if I remember before I board my plane :lol: ), but don't get too excited, you won't have to sow them before next spring. :D

Kim, still no sign of your cheque, not sure if you haven't sent it yet or whether it got lost.

The sunflower has now been cut down as the flower head was getting very heavy. I put it in the kitchen to dry the seeds. There is another sunflower in our garden which might get really tall. :D

[Bunnymonster]

:wave:
thanks - got my seeds yesterday. Have got to save a patch in the garden for them for next year.

With all the wet weather and then warmth this year, my garden is looking a little overgrown, might have to start a guess the height of the lavender contest, it's almost as tall as my sunflowers :oops:

[Doncat5]

Got my wall hanging today, thanks.... I really like it!:wave:

[Maizy]

My seeds are safe for next year, don't forget to get your sunflower seeds ready Bav Bun! Competition will be hot next year.:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

I only have one sunflower left in the garden now, and it is bigger than the competition plant. It does not have any big flower, yet, just lots of little buds. There is no central flower at the top, either, maybe the snails have eaten that off at some point. It is a very strange plant.

[Maizy]

I only have one sunflower left in the garden now, and it is bigger than the competition plant. It does not have any big flower, yet, just lots of little buds. There is no central flower at the top, either, maybe the snails have eaten that off at some point. It is a very strange plant.

Sounds like it will be very pretty though with multiple heads!:D

[Bavarian Bunny]

Sounds like it will be very pretty though with multiple heads!:D

If it survives the storm today. :rolleyes:

[BinkyBun]

I only have one sunflower left in the garden now, and it is bigger than the competition plant. It does not have any big flower, yet, just lots of little buds. There is no central flower at the top, either, maybe the snails have eaten that off at some point. It is a very strange plant.

I reckon its a transfiguration....maybe MOM are checking that your son isn't doing magic in Muggle land...;) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Bavarian Bunny]

I reckon its a transfiguration....maybe MOM are checking that your son isn't doing magic in Muggle land...;) :lol: :lol: :lol:


That must be it! I was wondering why it glows in the dark. :?

[BinkyBun]

That must be it! I was wondering why it glows in the dark. :?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: