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Saturday, July 9, 2011

It's Zinnia Season!

Hey everyone-Summertime means Zinnia time! I love all flowers but zinnias are my favorite for cutting. It's always fun waiting to see what colors bloom and the random bouquets are beautiful!

I walked outside to find this:

And thought I'd cut some for the kitchen table.
I started this patchwork topper a while ago, just wanted something colorful and
originally thought I'd make a small quilt for the foot of the bed. 
I haven't finished it yet, but think I like the bright colors in the kitchen!
Have a happy day:@)

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63 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    wowza! they're really beautiful!

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  2. EileenJuly 9, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Oh, I love zinnias - these are beautiful! Such gorgeous color.

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  3. My Farmhouse KitchenJuly 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    love zinnias too....i have some in my garden too...always a summer favorite..i LOVE your little patchwork table topper and the vase you have them in....so cute !!!

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  4. Barbara F.July 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I think Blogger is buggy again. Several attempts to comment on different blogs took forever. I love zinnias, too, for their colors. The patchwork square looks great on the kitchen table. xo,

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  5. Ricki TreleavenJuly 9, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    The different colors of zinnias are so much fun! :D

    Great post.

    ~Ricki Jill

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  6. Carol at SerendipityJuly 9, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Lynn,
    Zinnias are a favorite of mine as well. I will be cutting some a little later today!
    Carol

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  7. JillJuly 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    For some unknown reason, I didn't get my Zinnias in this year. Makes me sad. Thanks for sharing yours though..they are beautiful. Love your vase and patchwork...they all work together so well!

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  8. DebbieJuly 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Shoot! Lost my comment.

    I love zinnias. They are so happy and so easy to grow. Even I can grow them. That's saying something.

    My other comment was better, but I lost it.

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  9. LeslieJuly 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    oh how pretty!!! I have never tried to grow them myself. The nursery around the corner grows a huge patch of them and I usually go up there and cut my own ~ for a few bucks! Next year I will try to grow my own. Remind me.. lol.
    Have a great weekend.

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  10. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh how pretty, love the bouqets they make! I got mine in late so they have not bloomed yet...but soon!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    They're sooo pretty... Do they like full sun??

    DI

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  12. bjJuly 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    These are some of my favorites, too, Lynn...yours are just beautiful.
    I do love your patchwork..very cheery.

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  13. BonnieJuly 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I LOVE zinnias. So pretty and remind me of my mother.

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  14. JulieJuly 9, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Your zinnia's are beautiful. I love how you've planted them in a large group. Mine are scattered all of over, a space thing I guess. Happy Saturday!

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  15. Red Couch RecipesJuly 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I don't have a single zinnia in my garden -- shame on me -- these are such fun colors for the summer. Joni

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  16. Terra July 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Your zinnias are divine. I admire zinnias, the colors are a bit different, unusual pinks and salmons and lilac, etc.

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  17. AnnJuly 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Zinnas are such a beautiful flower. All the colors are gorgeous. I remember my Mom used to grow rows of them where I grew up.
    Ann

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  18. MichaeleJuly 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    These photos are fantastic! Love the colors!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Lynn! Oh, I just love Zinnas too! Those are some very pretty ones. I used to grow them but they don't do too well here.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    gorgeous
    my mom always had zinnias
    for some reason we never planted them...i think next year they will be on my list :D
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  21. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Oh, so cheery :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

    P.S. love the quilt tablecloth too :)

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  22. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    wow,, those colors just opo,, lovely patchwork,, it shows them off just beautifully

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  23. Boho Farm and HomeJuly 9, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Love zinnias and all the colors...especially the green envy ones (have you tried these?), they look so great with bright pink!

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  24. debJuly 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Lovin your Zinnias!! WIsh I had remembered to plant some! Knew I forgot something...life has been crazy :/

    Have a great weekend!
    *hugs*deb

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  25. SarahJuly 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow, these are gorgeous. I wish I could be this successful. Thanks for sharing the beauty! ~ Sarah

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  26. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Lynn,
    I agree! I love zinnias too - so much fun and variety, but the bunnies love them better.....used to grow them just like you did. Especially the "Cut and Come Again", lots of bouquets with them, as their name suggested!j
    The bouquet is happy and summery!

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  27. Linda @ A La CarteJuly 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I also love zinnias! They are so pretty and bright. Your photos show such lovely colors.

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  28. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I adore zinnias!! And your quilt looks nice as a table topper. I have some dahlias growing, but no zinnias, so I have to get mine from the farmers market this year.

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  29. The Ebullient GardenerJuly 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Beautiful Zinnia's. They are so much fun! Love cutting and making arrangements. Thanks for sharing!
    Mindy
    (http://theebullientgardener.blogspot.com)

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  30. Leslie @ Farm Fresh FunJuly 9, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    What a pretty post. I just wrote a note in my Aunt's bday card that memories of her zinnias inspired me to start gardening... Love 'em! Your quilt is the perfect backdrop too!
    hugs,
    Leslie

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  31. xinexJuly 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Your zinnias are gorgeous, suc pretty colors....Christine

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  32. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Pretty! I didn't grow any with such gorgeous colors this year. I tried a speckled one. It's fun, but not very bright. Love your little quilt topper too.

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  33. scrambledhenfruitJuly 10, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Zinnias always make me smile! :)

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  34. A Kitchen WitchJuly 10, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Cute! My mom bought me Lilliput seeds and I loved them mixed in w/my zinnias.

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  35. AmyJuly 10, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    These zinnia and your quilt are gorgeous! I didn't know the zinnia bloom in different colors. That's so pretty and what a surprise! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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  36. MaryJuly 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Zinnias are so cheery! Love them with your patchwork topper!

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  37. LisaJuly 10, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    One of my favorites as well. Such sturdy and cheerful blooms!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  38. JoanJuly 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I never gave a zinnia a second thought until last year. My hairdresser told me about a showy variety called California zinnias. I am "in love"!

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  39. MaggieJuly 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely zinnias, so pretty and colourful.
    They would brighten any day for certain.
    Bon dimanche
    Maggie

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  40. Travel With LuluJuly 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Your zinnias are stunning - and I saw your recipes for chipped beef & biscuits - 2 American meals I miss while living in London - yum!

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  41. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    These are such bright, happy flowers! You show them off so beautifully!
    They are my favorite summer flower!
    xo Yvonne

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  42. SnapJuly 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    My granny always planted zinnias. I have a special place in my heart for them and they like the hot weather! YeeHaw!

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  43. Sunny Simple LifeJuly 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Love your Zinnias. So bright and cheery.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What a wonderful assortment of colors.

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  45. Denise at Forest ManorJuly 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Lynn, I just love Zinnias; they're so cheerful. So glad you shared these for Seasonal Sunday!

    Denise

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  46. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 10, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Your zinnas are so beautiful, Lynn. I love colorful bouquest such as this. Your patchwork table top is very pretty!

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  47. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookJuly 10, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful! Zinnia's are one of my favorites, love those colors!

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  48. LaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Your zennias look great against the patchwork back drop.

    I actually am having some success with my flowers. I photographed some zennias tonight. I was wondering if you could cut them for bouquets. I guess you answered that.

    Do you have to cut them at a certain place?

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  49. Natasha in OzJuly 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    They are so pretty! I might try planting some for summer this year too. Those colours would be sure to brighten up everyone's day!

    Best wishes for a wonderful week,
    Natasha.

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  50. Bengts fotobloggJuly 11, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Beautiful colours, great photos.

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  51. ScribblerJuly 11, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for stopping by -- I love the patchwork, both your topper and the colorful zinnias.

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  52. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Zinnia's are so cheery! We grow them cuz threy're easy!

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  53. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Absolutely beautiful colors! Love your patchwork topper as well :)

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  54. The Single NesterJuly 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a lovely arrangement!

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  55. The TablescaperJuly 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I'm with you, zinnias scream SUMMER. I've never had much luck growing them, but yours look spectacular.

    Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  56. JenJuly 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    So pretty. I love em too. Love the table topper too :)

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  57. Diana LaMarreJuly 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Your quilt project makes a great tablerunner and the zinnias are just perfect with it.

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  58. RacquelJuly 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    They really do make the best cut flowers for pretty bouquets, and I love that vase you have them in too! :)

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  59. DarlaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Zinnias are workhorses in the garden that need very little care...love your table topper!

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  60. BethJuly 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Lynn, You've made a very colorful and very pretty bouquet. I like your quilt too!
    Blessings, Beth

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  61. Pam KesslerJuly 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Such gorgeous colors. I bought some orange plants at the garden center this year. Maybe I should have bought seeds and grown my own. Maybe next year.

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  62. JeanJuly 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Every summer when I see all the beautiful zinnias I say next year I better get some. Still no zinnias! They look super on the quilt topper. Jean

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  63. DebJuly 14, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I'm popping over from Bloomin' Tuesday--finally I'm getting around to visiting everyone! Your zinnias are lovely; I always say I'm going to plant some for cut flowers. It sure seems like they are good ones for the table centerpiece.

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