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Jun 19, 2022 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
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Zinnia blooms

Zinnia blooms

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Jun 19, 2022 6:20 PM CST
Name: Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, Michigan (Zone 6a)
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Zombies never fail to bring a smile.β˜ΊπŸ˜ŠπŸ˜€πŸ˜πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜„

Now I'm really laughing. The text guesser on my tablet replaced "Zinnias" with "Zombies", if you can believe it, and I pressed 'Finished' before I realized it. I really did type
"Zinnias never fail...." Honest!

I'm typing this edited comment at my PC, which obviously isn't as much of a smart@$$ as my tablet...
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Jun 19, 2022 6:43 PM CST
Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
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So wonderfully colorful! I've never grown zombies (or zinnias) for some reason, someday I really need to. They make a lovely banner!
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Jun 19, 2022 6:49 PM CST
Name: Abigail (Grill)
South Dakota (Zone 5a)
Autumn has come!
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Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing You just made me laugh so hard, Elizabeth!!

Nonetheless, a really, really pretty banner, Laurie!
for You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I will sing for joy.
Psalm 63:7
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Jun 19, 2022 6:58 PM CST
Name: Virginia

I think I need some 'undead' zinnias as nice as those... Thumbs up
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Jun 19, 2022 7:43 PM CST
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What a great lineup of a hard working flower. Zinnias hold up and always make a show of gratitude to the gardener with their blossoms.
Lovely banner.
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Jun 19, 2022 8:58 PM CST
Name: Zoia Bologovsky
Stoneham MA (Zone 6b)
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I just love the cheerful lineup! Yes, I too should grow zinnias, it's just the usual, how to protect them from marauding bunny rabbits question. My neighbor surrounds hers with chicken wire. I really don't want to go there…
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Jun 19, 2022 10:00 PM CST
Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)
Very pretty colorful Z's. Green Grin!
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Jun 19, 2022 11:52 PM CST
Name: Rachael Hunter
UK- Essex
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What a cheery banner, that has given me a big smile.
A lovely banner. πŸ₯°
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Jun 20, 2022 2:19 AM CST
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Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
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Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh, Elizabeth!

This picture was taken in a small town in Nebraska on a plot of land filled with zinnias. I talked with the owners---they plant them every year, and they said it is a popular spot for wedding photos, graduation photos, etc.

Thank you, everyone, for your comments and likes. Smiling Thanks for the acorns, Zoia and Abigail. Smiling
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Jun 20, 2022 2:32 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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Pretty banner of the most colourful 'zombies' I've ever seen! Hurray!
Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!
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Jun 20, 2022 3:33 AM CST
Central Florida (Zone 9a)
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Laurie, that banner is fabulous! Zinnia's are close to my heart and I grow them every year. I have to start the seeds in high containers so the bunnies can't eat them before they get big enough to transplant, and then I stake around them with twigs and sticks that are very close together. It is worth all the extra trouble to me for they are a flower that keeps putting out blooms until frost.

This year I found Giant Cactus Zinnia seeds! I sowed a pack yesterday and can't wait to see them in bloom.

Thank you Laurie, for the beautiful banner! Great job! Lovey dubby
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Jun 20, 2022 5:49 AM CST
Name: Kristi
east Texas pineywoods (Zone 8a)
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I love this banner (and the comments). The banner looks like we were invited to a garden party! Lovey dubby
Believe in yourself even when no one else will. ~ Sasquatch
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Jun 20, 2022 8:12 AM CST
Central Florida (Zone 9a)
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Composter Region: Florida Enjoys or suffers hot summers Birds Annuals Cactus and Succulents
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I agree . Hurray! ! Let me grab my hat! Lovey dubby
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Jun 20, 2022 9:15 AM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
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Excellent banner Laurie!
As Yogi Berra said, β€œIt's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Jun 20, 2022 10:16 AM CST
Name: Abigail (Grill)
South Dakota (Zone 5a)
Autumn has come!
Region: California Region: South Dakota Snakes Region: United States of America
pod said: I love this banner (and the comments). The banner looks like we were invited to a garden party! Lovey dubby


I agree I agree
for You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I will sing for joy.
Psalm 63:7
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Jun 20, 2022 5:44 PM CST
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Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
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Hilarious! Thanks, everybody!!
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