If I put them by the fire...

 This was my week- end knitting project.They are traveling with me and going to a special girl.

Hollyhocks

I have tried to grow Hollyhocks for three years!  

 I had some old seeds I found in the drawer, and decided to try one more time

 Last fall Sarah and I (mostly Sarah) threw some outdated seeds 

 in the garden.

 They are finally blooming!

 Hollyhocks and Bells of Ireland.  A nice combination for

 a spring garden.