Tag Archives: Fall Sowing
How to Grow Larkspur ‘Misty Lavender’ from Seed
Sow larkspur 'Misty Lavender' in fall or early spring for tall mauve-lavender spires. Climate-by-climate timing, direct-sowing steps, thinning, support and cutting.
Sweet Alyssum from Seed: The Fastest Carpet of Honey-Scented Bloom
Sweet alyssum grows from surface-sown seed to a honey-scented flowering carpet in 6-8 weeks. Climate sowing times for the US, UK and EU, plus the Royal Carpet and Tall White varieties.
How to Grow Calendula from Seed: Fall Sowing for Months of Blooms
Fall-sown calendula blooms earlier and needs almost no care. How to direct-sow it in US, UK and EU climates, plus two soft-colored varieties worth a bed edge.
Fall Sowing Hardy Annuals: Sow This Autumn for Earlier Spring Blooms
Hardy annuals sown in fall build roots before winter and bloom weeks earlier than spring sowings. Here is what to sow, how to prepare the bed, and how to handle cold climates.
