In July, 2012, I planted cosmos seeds in nearly two dozen six-packs.
Two months later, when the seedlings were more than six inches tall, I planted them throughout the gardens. The ones at the base of the terraces have especially thrived, growing over two feet tall and producing these lovely flowers.
Beside the cosmos a delphinium has bloomed for the second time this year. Its flower stock is nearly two feet long.
A few weeks ago, Phil and I decided to grow morning glory over the front of the lower terraces. You can see the little plants coming up.