If you have been visiting here for a while, you may remember I participated in The Great Sunflower Project last year.  In case you haven’t, the idea behind this project is by San Francisco State University is to gather data on urban, rural and suburban bee populations.  To participate, plant a certain type of sunflower plant and count the bees that visit during a specific amount of time.  I know…..yawn ~ how exciting.  But actually, it isn’t so bad.  Take a cold beverage and sit outside while you view and count ~ I can think of worse way to spend a day.  🙂 Because of increased participation, they have asked that you purchase your seeds…