So sorry to post about zinnias again, but I would never have imagined that one pack of seeds could make me so happy.
The simplest of flowers brings the simplest of joy.
Every time I go into my back yard, I am awed by the riot of color they add, spreading their happiness everywhere.
And it’s not just the flowers that bring such joy, but the numbers of butterflies and bees that they have brought to my yard this summer. It’s not unusual to have 4 – 5 butterflies here at the same time drinking up the happiness.
And although I usually prefer my flowers in pastels, these happy colors are intoxicating.
From this . . .
to this. Who can fathom this miracle of life?
So . . . no matter how hectic or trying the day has been . . . I come here to drink in the peace and painting of God’s creativity. I wish you could walk with me here and I could send you home with a bouquet of happiness. But since I can’t, I hope these photos have brightened your day and make you happy too.
My fav annuals ever? Zinnias, nasturtiums and four o clocks! Your zinnias are beautiful!🌸🌸🌸
Oh, Cindy, I love Zinnias as well. They are one flower that can actually grow well in our California dry heat. In fact, my Dad used to have a bed of them outside his workshop. He, too, liked them. Every year, Zinnias outside the shop. I just love your posts. Sure wish I could see your place in person. So glad technology has gotten us back in touch and I can at least see photos!
My Grandpa always grew zinnias, but he grew the kind with the big heads and multiple layers of petals. I was never attracted to them then, but I was surprised how much I love the simple little ones. They just make my heart sing.
It is the first year I have properly grown zinnias and have found the same thing. Am going to try different varieties next year – there are so many to choose from!
So many flowers . . . so little room to plant them all. Don’t you wish we could just grow everything under the sun?
I never get tired of zinnias.
I’m going to try the next year!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us.
It is my pleasure to share them with you. It’s all I can do not to share them more because their beauty is just too much to take in sometimes.
They are indeed happy plants, Cindy, and obviously something I should try in my garden this coming summer.
They are so worth the effort. I’ve never grown anything that gave me so much pleasure.
Aww they are very beautiful. You are so lucky! 😍
They are such a treasure and any time I want, I can have cut flowers in the house without spending money at the grocery. Well worth growing if your climate allows!
Would you mind if I use the 3rd-to-last photo, and maybe the 3rd one down, in a post I’m going to do soon with photos of zinnias. You can be sure I will credit you by name and also link back to this post and to your blog. Pls let me know, thanks!
That would be fine. Thank you for asking and giving credit. Let me know when you post. I would love to read it.