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. Read the rest of this entry »