Show-offs

Wow. Reclaiming some waste ground beyond my zucchini patch, I planted marigolds, and they did nothing, nothing, nothing. All June, most of July. Then, suddenly, they took off, and I have flowers. Pot marigold, Calendula officinalis. Not the least bit shy. They even make the dahlias look modest. If you can call this modest. Bonus: the deer don't eat either of these. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ En una…