I found these seeds at Orchard Hardware and thought it would be a nice addition to the garden.  The Calendula I plan to grow in pots (since I don’t have much garden space).  They are also referred to as “pot marigold.”  And Calendula petals are also a nice addition to my soap and balm making.

The heirloom zinnias “Granny’s Bouquet” should be nice too.  I would pot them as well, but I think they would be better grown in my mom’s garden.  My mom is the ultimate “kitchen gardener” as all her plants are used in her cooking.  But she does add a few of her favorite flowers here and there.  Mostly marigolds, chrysanthemums, and carnations.

Last year I planted some gladiolus for her and also a row of really tall zinnias too.  The zinnias were hardy flowers that bloomed all summer long and even to autumn too.  I saved the seeds but then forgot where they went!  Better planning next year.

Update: The seeds from Renee’s Garden are growing very well! Healthy and strong. The Calendula is not so vibrant. Also, my mom told me she found five Zinnia seedlings from last year’s bloom. That is good news, as I thought I had lost them all!