Early last spring I scattered some zinnia seeds in a sunny spot near my front sidewalk, and despite a two-week drought and only watering once or twice, they came up prolifically!
I read that to get seeds for next year, I need to let them “dry” on the vine, and this morning I read something even better. They are so easy to grow. I should know because I have a partially brown thumb, but the “even better” part is to let them die a natural death for food for the birdies!
All summer long I have been wined and dined by their beauty and by a variety of visiting butterflies (mostly monarchs). And now, after plucking a few for next year’s crop, I shall enjoy watching the birds have a final feast.
