Calendula (marigold)seed-head

The marigolds still keep giving - not only with their cheerful flowers but also their interesting seed heads , now ready to ripen and planted _ I usually let them self seed for next year's plants . Why interfere when they are quite capable to manage by themselves !!!

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[tony gig]

Lovely detail Beryl...fav

[Shirley B]

A great idea Beryl. Your method seems to work well. Much cooler today after yesterdays heavy rain.

[Dione Giorgio]

They are prolific bloomers. The seeds will cover your ground with plants very quickly. Lovely shot

[Wylie]

lovely close up, I wondered what it was.

[Babs]

How nice that they seem to keep giving pleasure for you and your garden even without any help from humans.

[Gosia]

Nice capture and the framing

[Nina Ganci]

impressive close up and framing
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[Peter Dulis]

nice

[Sh]

Beautifully green. Well caught before they turn brown

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Pretty details in this.

[Diana]

Lovely shot and details, I have never seen this before. Love the presentation too.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Beautiful capture and presentation. FAV

[Lou Ann]

Such a beautiful image. I have never seen a Marigold seed head. 😊

[wendy frost]

Great capture and details. I do love marigolds but always have trouble getting them to grow in my garden.

[Bep]

Beautifully edited!

[Carole Sandford]

Great close up & details!

[Margaret Brown]

Nice textures and colours

[sarah]

Fabulous

[Judith Johnson]

Absolutely, what a great idea! I have a friend who grew sunflowers form her birdseed! They are just flowering now and provide such a cheerful sight in her front garden.

[Pat Knowles]

Best way Beryl, why make yourself work! Such intricate detail….the seeds are getting ready to pop.

[carol white]

Lovely details and processing.Fav😊

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful close up and nice framing.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[gloria jones]

Nice capture and frame

[Heather]

I love all the greens in this shot, Beryl, and the perfect shapes. As others have mentioned, I have never seen (or noticed) marigold seed-heads before, so thank you for this photo. And, yes, your (non)planting plan sounds good.

[Shutterbug]

Love the seed head. Very nice detailed shot. I agree about letting them self seed.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful close up!