You have no idea how hard it was to find sunflowers for our wedding. Everyone said we’d missed the peak, that they only ones left were wilting and sad. Then, on the way to pick up our pies, we spotted a field of gorgeous yellow ones. Nearby was a farmer’s market, that was closed. A couple of days later, Chad and his friend Tim drove out, and asked a few questions at the market. They pointed him towards the field, where they found the farmer himself, who explained he was growing them to be sold in the city. With a little smooth talking, they talked the guy into cutting some down for us — we got five bundles for only $12 total! I’ve seen sunflowers selling for $10 a piece here in NYC! The day after the wedding, we strung them up upside down on our back porch. Most had not yet reached seed-phase, so it’s really just an aesthetic rather than practical exercise. We’re not sure what we’ll find when we return tomorrow, but I’ll keep you posted! — Angela M.

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