I took a little stroll through my garden yesterday. My new camera went with me. It was so nice to have it in my pocket.
I had to replant the flowers after the huge rains came in the spring and washed out my seeds.
I was beginning to wonder if the sunflowers would make it, but they are now growing by leaps and bounds. I can finally see the flower heads developing.
Several different zinnias had been planted. Now I only have 2 varieties.
There is nothing like a pretty bouquet of zinnias to add a cheerful, summery touch to your home. I love to arrange a few for the kitchen table.
Butterflies love zinnias and so do I.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend, too!
Until next time...
Oh wow...I've never seen a variegated zinna before. they're beautiful. As is the butterfly.
ReplyDeleteMorning Cheryl, really enjoyed my garden walk with you, the flowers look amazing and the Butterfly's too, Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Cheryl! Beautiful flowers! Hoping for rain.. :) Enjoy your Friday!
ReplyDeletenot sure what you call the zinnias with all those colors ... but they are awesome. really love them.
ReplyDeletethanks, for the walk. great exercise. ( :
love the 3rd 4th and last.. woo hoo on he new camera. these are amazing.. and beautiful...
ReplyDeleteHow nice. I wish I had time for that kind of garden. I just love zinnias and bachelor buttons, all the things you grow from seeds. Your pictures turned out very nice.
ReplyDeletepretty blooms. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad that the sunflowers are catching up! I love zinnias, too, and I'm glad that you have some so that I get to enjoy them sometimes this summer. I have none of my own this year.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it when people stop and look at the beauty around them. Your garden is a masterpiece of color and charm and your photos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing the fruits of your labor and the fruits of your new camera with us.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Hi Cheryl~
ReplyDeleteYour new camera is wonderful - such beautiful pictures today!! I love Zinnias - they remind me of when I was a girl at home, my mother always had lots of them in her garden. They really are so colorful! The colors in the butterfly are beautiful too, you can really see the blue come through, just gorgeous!
Sounds like your week has been a good one! Have a wonderful week-end!
Hugs,
Barb
Excellent shots...I am thinking your camera is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures almost took my breath away. Beautiful, just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a spectacular! your garden and flowers look heavenly!
ReplyDeletegreat shots! love all of them!
happy weekend~
big hugs
Beautiful! Sunflowers and zinnias are two of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteThis amazes me, I have never seen a marbled zinnia!! I cannot wait till your sunflowers bloom! Right now, I am looking all over town for them. and also, you have to find them before they get as tall as a house, else no macros!! LOVE the butterfly. And I must say that I am having as much fun with your new camera as you are. It has really brought out your talent as a nature photographer.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen a variegated zinnia. I didn't know there was such a thing. Your photos with your new camera are absolutely wonderful. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYes, that camera is a keeper. Wonderful shots. Zinnias are my favorites. Don't know why I didn't plant any this year. Maybe last years drought and 100 plus temps had some bearing. And here we have had just delightful weather. Hard to judge.
ReplyDeleteLove your flowers in your garden, and love how your new camera captures their beauty. I must plant the multi striped zinnias, as they are one of my fav. flowers.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day.
Hugs,
Sue
Loving those variegated Zinnias! They are one of my favorite summer flowers. I remember the old folks
ReplyDeleteused to call them zinnies when I was a girl.
Have a great weekend.
Carolyn
Oh, loved your walk through your garden...and you saved the best for last, didn't you? OOOOO! He's PERTY!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo Weeeee, that camera is doing you a fine job. great pictures of some beautiful flowers. I really like the one that has the bright yellow rim. so pretty....
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful nature shots, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteLove your multi-colored (tied-dyed) Zinnias.... Reminds me of one of our roses, Peppermint Splash.. SO unique!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy Mother used to grow Zinnias --but I never have..Yours are beautiful.
Glad your sunflowers are growing good now.
Hugs,
Betsy
Great photos, Cheryl!! I think that little ruby red camera is a good one! I love zinnias, too. They always remind me of my childhood summers. We don't have enough sun in our yard for them now, so I particularly enjoy seeing yours. I LOVE that pink and white variegated one!! WOW! Beautiful butterfly capture, too. blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteOh my Cheryl, you got some wonderful shots of your beautiful flowers! Don't you just love the beautiful weather we have been having?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, the beauty of nature
ReplyDeleteand his talent. Congratulations.
Wow, your camera is doing a great job. I loved the pictures of your flowers. I especially like the one with the beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBlessings for brightening my day!
Beautiful flowers. Zinneas are one of my favorites because they are so cheery. So much to see when you carry the camera around the back yard, isn't there! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job of taking photos of your beautiful flowers. Zinnias are some of my favorite...such bright, pretty colors....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteRemember the hymn - And he walks with me and he talks with me and ....you have a beautiful garden.
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