tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post112168710923717076..comments2024-03-29T05:29:47.363-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Daily Farm Photo: 7/18/05Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121736352644943262005-07-18T20:25:00.000-05:002005-07-18T20:25:00.000-05:00Oh, Farmgirl,"Blue" Monday is an understatement --...Oh, Farmgirl,<BR/>"Blue" Monday is an understatement -- try BLACK Monday! It was the day from HELL and having this pretty little pink zinnia was a kind, comforting end to a very thorn-filled day. Zinnias are incredible and come in SOOOO many varieties from dwarfs and carpets to large pom-poms that are almost like Mums! Thanks for sharing some of the tranquility for those who have so little....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121715979137046952005-07-18T14:46:00.000-05:002005-07-18T14:46:00.000-05:00Amy,I think a few pretty flowers are a million tim...Amy,<BR/>I think a few pretty flowers are a million times better than no flowers. I only had two daylilies bloom this year, but they were both lovely and thoroughly enjoyed. And this is one of only two zinnias that have bloomed so far. I usually concentrate on the edibles. : )<BR/><BR/>Fortunately I am surrounded by all kinds of wildflowers. They are definitely the best--all of the beauty and no work at all!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121698042089291102005-07-18T09:47:00.000-05:002005-07-18T09:47:00.000-05:00Oh Amy,Your yard sounds gorgeous! Just the words ...Oh Amy,<BR/>Your yard sounds gorgeous! Just the words themselves are lovely: hibiscus, bouiganvillea.<BR/><BR/>I know there are lots of varieties of zinnias in all shapes and sizes. I planted two types this year, and one is supposed to get four feet high. I seem to recall growing some pretty short, compact ones once. Check a seed catalog for varieties that they say do well in pots. I like Pinetree Garden Seeds because they sell small packets of high quality seeds at very reasonable prices (most well under $1.00). They're on my links list. So is Baker Creek Heirloom seeds, a wonderful seed company right here in Missouri. I don't remember what their flower selection is like, though. They have all kinds of rare vegetable seeds from around the world.<BR/><BR/>Clare,<BR/>Lulu sounds perfect for your project!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121695652829960282005-07-18T09:07:00.000-05:002005-07-18T09:07:00.000-05:00Ah that's it! zinnia... my brain must be fried oop...Ah that's it! zinnia... my brain must be fried oops.<BR/><BR/>They sound fabulous, My mum grows them in her garden.<BR/><BR/>I think lulu looks really good. I want to make a book of my Omas recipes, and for the whole family to have a good copy that is why I am interested in them, the prices are really reasonable too.<BR/><BR/>See I can help too :P LOL!eat stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073248172426449684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121694943929829272005-07-18T08:55:00.000-05:002005-07-18T08:55:00.000-05:00Hi Clare,Well, it's a zinnia. Maybe gazinia is the...Hi Clare,<BR/>Well, it's a zinnia. Maybe gazinia is the Australian term? (I like it!) Zinnias do really well here--they withstand the heat and humidity and lack of summer rain without complaint. I started a few from seed this year, and this was the first one to bloom. They always look so cheerful to me.<BR/><BR/>I once grew a whole patch of "Persian Carpet" zinnias that were gorgeous--tiny flowers in dark shades of orange, maroon, etc. They really did look like a persian carpet. <BR/><BR/>Wow, that lulu.com is pretty neat. Do you have any experience using them or have you seen any of their products? For anyone who's interested in self-publishing, I'd suggest checking it out--they do everything for you. Thanks, Clare!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1121692234508299402005-07-18T08:10:00.000-05:002005-07-18T08:10:00.000-05:00Oh that is a nice picture!Is that a gazinia?Dont f...Oh that is a nice picture!<BR/>Is that a gazinia?<BR/><BR/>Dont forget a photo everyday...<BR/><BR/>check out<BR/><BR/>lulu.com ;)eat stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073248172426449684noreply@blogger.com