When I went out one morning to water and check on my plants, this is what I found!!!

 

This ugly green pot is full of (formerly) beautiful tall marigolds.  They reach up to the deck rail.  Well, apparently the goldfinches love marigold seeds, because they have eaten most of the flowers, and sowed the seeds all over the deck.

 

I used to deadhead the marigolds to encourage new flower production, but now I just cut off the "empties."  The goldfinches take care of the rest.  

 

 

STILL A HAPPY GARDENER!!!