As part of my Market Garden strategy, I am growing flowers. Of all my research, I have learned that it is important to have beneficial insects in the garden. To achieve this, I am growing 10 different flowers to attract these insects. Of course I have chosen flowers that look beautiful to me. I have also chosen flowers that can be harvested to sell at the Farmers Market. This is gonna add SO much color to the garden. I just can't wait. While you look at the 10 flowers that I have chosen, let me know if you have grown these and if so, how have they done?
- Gaillardia Indian Blanket
- Giants of California - Zinnia
- Ageratum Mix
- Rubinato Cosmo
.jpg)
- Burpee Rose Giant Cactus Zinna
- Chabaud Picotee Fantasy Mix - Carnation
- Evening Sun - Sunflower
- Merry Go Round
- Tall Double Mix - Strawflower
- Rose Ball, English Daisy
Please Follow and Like us on Facebook at http://www.artisanheirloomfoods.com
Tweet with us at http://www.twitter.com/heirloomfoods
Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/artisanheirloomfoods
Very pretty. I grow some of those. Gallardia seems to be a sturdy and reliable standby. Cosmos and Zinnias are classics.Strawflower is great for dried flowers in the fall too. Good luck with your market garden!
Hey there, thanks for the comment. So what do these flowers smell like? You said you've grown some of them. I haven't ever grown anything other than roses. So I'm totally guessing when I bought the seeds from Bakers Creek. I just picked these for the look and ease of growing.
I don't typically associate those ones with fragrance, but they are definitely pretty and some of my favorites!
This will be the first year that I’m growing flowers. Honestly, I’ve never really liked them. I’m a foliage girl!
Most of the flowers I’m going to grow are edible or medicinal, but some of them are repelling or attracting bugs and critters.
You’ve got a nice selection up there. I think they’ll do wonderfully at the market!