[Qiviut]

My zinnia gardens were really great this year! I have 3 ... the 2 oldest are on their way out, sadly. I will miss their cheery colors. A friend of my mom's had a heart attack 2 weeks ago. She's late 80's & the docs have said she won't survive a triple by-pass, which is what she needs. Very sad. Anyway, mom picked a bunch of beautiful zinnia blooms and made her a very large flower arrangement, which she delivered yesterday.

Today, I went out & cut most of the decent blooms that are remaining to dry & use for seeds next year. Many of the zinnia blooms have been picked clean of seeds by the goldfinches. Some are getting moldy, which isn't good for seeds. I've been cutting blooms all summer - once the finches start on them, I cut them so I already have quite a lot saved. I'm glad I cut the blooms today - didn't expect rain and we ended up with some big storms in the late afternoon.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I see you have little yellow in your mix. For some reason I ended up with DOZENS of yellow ‘Canary’ Zinnia. The big, tall ones. They’ve made great bouquets, but I’ve had more than enough of YELLOW, LOL!

Do you want me to save some seed for you? I’ve got plenty, and the Goldfinch haven’t noticed them, yet.

Think we can get them past ‘customs?’ LOL!