If I ask you what comes to your mind first when you think of a cheerful flower, I bet many of you will say the Sunflower. My mom and a group she is affiliated with would agree.. and this year they gave out sunflower seeds to anyone in town who would like to grow them. The idea was to spread sunshiney cheer throughout the town and come together at the end of the season to award prizes in several catagories ranging from largest flower to best arrangement, single flower, photography, etc. The celebraton took place on Saturday and right now there are sunflowers growing at the circle, the gas station, the elementary school, Parmelee Farm, This Old House.. the retirement community up the road.. and many resident gardens as well.
It’s a beautiful thing..this spreading of sunshine, don’t you think? I’m hoping next year participation doubles. These lovely folks shared a recipe the first selectwoman created just for this occasion. It is delicious and unique!
