Tulsa Gentleman: Summer Flowers

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Zinnias and Marigolds - summer favorites.

Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: If my memory serves me, they don't smell particularly pleasant, but they cheer up an autumnal day.

Anne; Thursday, September 24, 2009
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Marigolds have a sharp odor which is not unpleasant but repels insects. I used to plant marigolds in my vegetable garden to keep the bugs out.; Thursday, September 24, 2009
Elleona said... [Reply to comment]: ?'est-ce pas ce que l'on appelle chez nous des "oeillets d'Indes" ?
Kisses.; Thursday, September 24, 2009
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: So pretty!; Thursday, September 24, 2009
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Oui, en anglais "Marigolds", en français "oeillets d'Indes" Ils ont une odeur âcre mais pas désagréable que les vers n'aiment pas le chou.; Thursday, September 24, 2009
Snowcatcher said... [Reply to comment]: I've used marigolds for the very same purpose, and they often work better commercial repellant. I've always thought the smell is so worth the gorgeous hues!

I am entertained by your French, too!; Friday, September 25, 2009
Micki02 said... [Reply to comment]: Hello
I love margolds !! I would like to have a lot of them in my garden but I'm doing very good garden !
Kisss; Friday, September 25, 2009