Peruvian Zinnia

Peruvian zinnia at Taylor Street Farms in San Jose

The Peruvian zinnia is an annual wildflower in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico and is found as far south as Venezuela and Argentina. You can often observe them on roadsides, in disturbed locations, wastelands, and pastures. It’s health needs needs full sun and sandy soil with good drainage. The flower grows 6 inches to 3 feet tall and 1inch to 2 feet wide and it’s flowers are showy with gold and yellow or red and burgundy from summer through the fall. All Rights Reserved.

Cosmos Flower Bed in Matsudo Chiba

Pink colored cosmos November 2025
White colored cosmos November 2025
Cosmos flower bed in Matsudo, Chiba November 2025


Cosmos flowers are unique blooms that add color and charm to any garden, while attracting pollinators. Their colors are pink, orange, red, yellow, white, and maroon. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and native to Mexico or known as Mexican aster. Their flowerheads may be bowl- or open-cup–shaped. These beautiful plants can reach 6 feet tall. Spanish priests often grew cosmos in their gardens. Because they have evenly placed and orderly petals, they were named by the priests after the Greek word “kosmos,” which means “ordered universe in harmony.” All Rights Reserved


Mexican Soccer Fans Celebrate Win

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Over 3,000 voracious mostly Mexican fans from the San Jose area cheered mightily when Mexico beat Germany 1-0 on Sunday June 17, 2018 during the 2018 World Cup watch party at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. There were 2 big screens courtesy of Avaya Stadium and San Jose Earthquakes soccer team. In addition a full bar, refreshments, and food were available. For the children there was soccer video game playing and face painting of World Cup team flags. Mexican soccer fans celebrated for the entire day.