Favorites August 2017

More fun with Annuals. These are Pinwheel Zinnias–small and ranking high on the adorable scale. Zinnias are part of the daisy/aster family and are native to Mexico and Central America. They withstand heat, drought, and can be directly seeded so are considered an awesome low-maintenance flower for any kind of gardener. I used to think Zinnias were boring, a little too loud and indelicate, like wearing excessive makeup to a picnic. They were one of the few flowers my mother grew in the farm
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