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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/a> I love the summer time, when all the lovely flowers bloom.\u00a0 I have flowers that start when there is still snow on the ground and some that bloom right up to the first frost.\u00a0 I like all kinds of flowers, but especially zinnias.\u00a0 They are so easy to grow and come in so many colors and sizes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Just take a few packs of seeds and toss them on the ground, cover them up and give them a drink.\u00a0 God will do the rest.\u00a0 If you look at a zinnea carefully, it almost looks like there is a flower inside the flower.\u00a0 It’s amazing!\u00a0 Or, I am easily impressed.\u00a0 I like the pink ones the best…..I think.\u00a0 Although, \u00a0the orange ones are nice too.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In the fall these little fellows will make their own seed for next year.\u00a0 That is unless the birds\u00a0\u00a0eat them all first.\u00a0 This year I planted them around the birdbath so maybe I will need to buy new seed next year.\u00a0 That’s okay, they don’t cost much and they bring such joy to me and my neighbors.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God must love flowers too.\u00a0 He referred to Jesus as “the Lily of the Valley” and the beautiful “Rose of Sharon”.\u00a0 They are a simple delight on a warm summer’s day.\u00a0 Take time to enjoy the zinnias and smell the roses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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