Zinnia Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Zinnias

I love the assortment of colors and sizes available for zinnias. I usually can find Magellan, Zahara and Profusion zinnias at a nursery. If you want to grow these varieties from seed, I found them on the Park Seed website. The following variety is and will grow up to 2 feet tall: Thumbelina – this […]

Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

Harvest and Store Globe Amaranths

I am growing two varieties of Globe Amaranths (Globosa and Fiery Sunrise) that come in several colors.  While I previously admired these blooms in the garden along with the pollinators, I decided to use them for a dried floral arrangement this year so I can enjoy them longer! Harvesting Tips: 1) Cut the stem with scissors […]

Amaranth Varieties

Fiery Sunrise Blend Globe Amaranth

While I’ve been growing the Globosa Mix, I added the Fiery Sunrise Blend to my garden this year. Best Features: 1) This mix has orange red and purplish red. 2) The flower is about the size of a thimble and resembles clover. 3) The Fiery Sunrise plants will reach about 2 feet tall. 4) These […]