Growing Zinnia Flowers in a Stock Tank Raised Bed

While I was out on the Daddykirbs Farm getting things done ( I was a mess! ) Mamakirbs came out with the camera to see what I was doing and to share a project with me. She wanted Zinnia flowers growing in the old stock tank like a raised bed garden. I think you might be surprised how beautiful this turned out! Zinnia flowers are great nectar flowers for bees. Instructions below are from: https://www.almanac.com/plant/zinnias There is lots of good information there about how to plant and care for your flowers. Zinnias are adaptable, but the ideal soil is rich in organic matter and well-drained. Soil pH should be between 5.5 and 7.5. If soil is amended with compost, the flowers will grow more quickly. Space plants 4 to 24 inches apart, depending on variety. (Many common varieties are planted 6 inches apart within the row and 2 feet in between rows.) See back of seed packet for variety-specific advice. Sow zinnia seeds only ¼-inch deep. You’ll see zinnia seedlings in only 4 to 7 days for most varieties. When seedlings reach three inches tall, thin them so that they’re 6 to 18 inches apart to maximize air circulation. This reduces the chance of powdery mildew developing. BUY GREENSTALK GARDENS: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=DADDYKIRBS Use Coupon Code DADDYKIRBS to get up to $10 off! BUY Garden Seeds! https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=DADDYKIRBS10 Use Coupon Code DADDYKIRBS to get 10% off! FEEL YOUR BEST... REDUCE OXIDATIVE STRESS! Have you heard of Oxidative Stress? Oxidative Stress is the cellular damage caused by free radicals. It is a key contributor to the signs of aging. Reduce Oxidative Stress in your body visit https://daddykirbs.com/mybestlife/ for more information. SHOP AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2MTVpNm PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/daddykirbs LET'S CONNECT FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/daddykirbsfarm INSTAGRAM! http://instagram.com/daddykirbs Patreon Co-producers ($50+): ___ Kristen Teeters Liv Patreon Associate Producers ($20-$49): ___ Sandy Yager Ronald Woodruff Carl Kirby Eva Patreon Sustainers ($10-$19): ___ Shawn Shiffer Trish Weiner Kjell Håvard Holand John Hafenecker Sweetie Berry Lise Sørhøy Øystein Holand Sheelah Kayser Patreon Creator Supporters: ___ Goodgame Bees -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeo_lBRLoYmIxjOGtOr0nKw Better Together Life - https://www.youtube.com/bettertogetherlife Huw's Nursery - https://www.youtube.com/user/HuwsNursery Rob's Backyard Farming & Aquaponics - http://www.youtube.com/user/bnbob01 Scott Mann - http://www.thepermaculturepodcast.com