Celebrate The Summer Solstice, Plant Flowers

Since this afternoon at 4:59 p.m. marks the official start of summer, why not think about annual flowers to plant for the warm months.

The wonderful Cook's Garden now has "Flowers For The Vase," and these are easy-to-grow, direct sow seeds that are now available and should be planted now. Check out their site which includes some wonderful zinnia, rudbeckia, cosmos, and sunflower varieties, http://www.cooksgarden.com/departments.asp?dept=1025&lvl=1251&dpt=1
Cook's Garden Zinnia "Ruffles"

Since part of my goal with The Giving Gardeners is to bring a little joy to those in hospice, the hospital, or nursing homes, I can't think of a better way than to bring some fresh cut, homegrown flowers, especially during the warm and bright summer months.