When I discovered how easy it is to grow beautiful zonal geraniums (Pelargonium hybrids) from seed, a world of possibilities opened up to me. I was no longer limited to what the garden centers decided to carry. I could start my geraniums from seed much earlier in the year and have them ready to go outside after our last frost date. AND, by planting from seed, I gained access to a multitude of different flower colors (and some unique leaf colors too!). Keep reading to find out how easy it is to grow beautiful zonal geraniums from seed.
If you aren’t already growing sunflowers in pots you will want to be after reading this article because it is SO EASY! If you have 60 days left before your first frost you can even plant some ProCut sunflowers TODAY and see blooms this year! There is nothing like a cheery pot or two of blooming sunflowers to enjoy on summer days when it seems like everything else is suffering from the heat. Keep reading to find out all my tips and tricks to growing sunflowers in pots.
Planting sweet peas in autumn may seem counterintuitive, but it is the best way to get a head start and ensure success if you live in an area that experiences hot summers. Sweet peas hate the heat and quickly peter out when temperatures are in the 90’s and above. Growing sweet peas in autumn gets your plants way ahead of the game and blooming in early spring before that darned heat arrives! Please remember, all parts of the sweet pea plant are toxic.
