Weirdly, this is not the first time I’ve found feathers entangled in my cosmos flowers.
A Feather in the Cosmos
Category: My Garden
Zinnias
This is the OG zinnia. It first bloomed over a month ago. It’s getting pretty raggedy, but it looks good given its age.
Pinky
Purpley
I love that they have tiny little flowers inside.
Surprise Ageratum
I had Ageratum pop up in my garden years ago. Then I didn’t see it again until this year. I have no idea where it came from, where it went, or why it’s back. It sure is pretty though! I love the soft periwinkle color.
Killed Another Pen
The cursed EnerGel pen has finally died. I have never hated a pen so much. It skipped constantly. I thought it might be due to oils on my hands getting on the paper, but none of the other pens I’ve used have had that issue. That pen is just a delicate flower, I guess. Unfortunately I have several more. Those will be going to Goodwill.
So now I’m back to using Zebra Sarasa .5mm pens. Much nicer writing experience!
And some bonus zinnias.
In zinnia news
Zinnias never disappoint. They grow fast and bloom pretty much nonstop. And the flowers last forever. The very first one bloomed a couple of weeks ago, and it’s still looking pretty good (minus a few holes in its petals from hungry insects). They do well in pots, too, if you don’t have garden space.
When doubt, plant zinnias.
Cosmos Has a Rainbow
My cosmos finally bloomed. A tiny little white flower, and it had a rainbow on one petal. Lovely!
Sumac and Zinnia
Now that the bees and flowers are gone, the sumac trees are fruiting. The fruit is edible.
My favorite thing about zinnias is that the flowers contain tinier flowers.
Purple
The purples are blooming, finally! I also have a few cosmos buds threatening to open.
A Visitor
I had a monarch butterfly visiting my firstborn zinnia this morning.
Very Important Zinnia Update
My little baby is all grown up. And a little chewed up.
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