Annie's Annuals fans share photos of their gardens

Posted inCommunityAs a tribute to the many East Bay gardens made possible by Annie’s Annuals, which abruptly closed on Oct. 3, we collected photos from readers for a virtual gallery.byKari Hulac Oct. 8, 2024, 1:53 p.m.Oct. 9, 2024, 8:23 a.m.With so many people feeling shocked and saddened about the unexpected permanent closure of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials in North Richmond on Oct. 3, Richmondside asked readers to share photos for an online gallery to celebrate the plants that have beautified East Bay backyards for more than 30 years.JC of El Cerrito, who submitted the photo above, eloquently summed up the sentiment of many: “This ‘Zowie’ zinnia is one of countless plants I’ve brought home from Annie’s over the years, from stately manzanitas that form the backbone of our garden to impulse-purchased annuals,” they said. “The loss of this unique business is a horrible blow to local garden lovers, not to mention all the employees who were let go without warning. Wishing the best to th...