Getting my flower beds ready for spring planting can be a time consuming job. Why is it the weeds grow faster than the flowers? I was curious about who the oldest seed company in the United States was---Dexter Mason Ferry and partners founded Gardener, Ferry & Church Seed Company way back in 1856--Now the company is called Ferry Morse. Dexter Ferry was the first to offer seeds packaged in packets for the consumers. Park seed was established in 1868 and then Burpee in 1876. It's amazing these companies still exsist.
I don't plant my annuals until around May 10th. The photo with this article is a zinnia that decided it wanted a twin. In all the years I have grown flowers I have never seen such a flower.
Perhaps, the zinnia is my favorite annual because I love cut flowers on my table. Once they start blooming they will bloom till frost. So, get your beds ready and Happy Planting!
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