Traditionally, I have grown very few annual flowers from seed in my garden. This year, I am changing things up a bit, I am preparing to plant several heirloom flower seeds. In this post, I’ll tell you a bit about the flowers I am growing. I’ll also tell you which seeds need cold stratification. Alyssum…
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Annual Flowers – When to Plant Them – Starting Seeds Indoors
Most Annual Flower Seeds Need No Cold Stratification What Is Cold Stratification of Seeds? Some seeds, especially those of the perennial native wildflowers, need to be placed in a cold place for a period before the time for germination. It is okay if those seeds are stored in a refrigerator, but I choose to sow…
Crackerjack Marigolds – Health Benefits of Marigolds – and Dyeing Fabrics with Marigolds
Crackerjack Marigolds in Jacki Kellum’s Garden August 19, 2024 African Marigold ‘Crackerjack’ (Tagetes erecta)| Height: 3′-4′ Tall Last year, I discovered Crackerjack Marigolds, and I fell in love with them. These shots of sunshine smell like their tiny cousins–the common, dimutive marigolds that my grandmother grew, but they are huge. In fact, they are the…