Sowing
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on sowing from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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One Raised Bed, 7 Compact Crops – How to Start Growing Your Own Vegetables in OctoberFall is a fab time to begin a productive veggie patch in a raised planter, and these small-space varieties will get your vegetable growing journey off to a great start.
By Emma Kendell
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Can I Save Tomato Seeds? How to Harvest Seeds in September for Free Plants Next YearThis simple method separates out the strongest seeds for an even better tomato crop next summer.
By Emma Kendell
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These 7 Flower Seeds to Sow in Fall Are the Best Investment You'll Make for Next Year's GardenFor the cost of a few packets of seeds, you can enjoy strong plants that produce drifts of flowers from late spring through summer.
By Emma Kendell
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8 Fling-and-Forget Flower Seeds To Scatter Before Spring Ends for Abundant Blooms Year After YearAll these seeds need light to germinate so simply sprinkle them into borders for the easiest-ever display of beautiful blooms
By Emma Kendell
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Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After YearIf you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time
By Teo Spengler
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The Best Zone 9 Plants: Heat-Loving Picks That Will Truly Thrive in Your GardenHere are the best Zone 9 plants for your garden whether you need trees, perennials, shrubs, or more.
By Teo Spengler
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Stop Drowning Your Seeds! These 3 Methods Are the Secret to Healthy Seedlings, Plus the Right Tools for the JobMaking watering mistakes is a huge reason why seedlings fail. Learn how to properly water at each stage and what tools to use for success.
By Tyler Schuster
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Zone 9 Planting Schedule – What to Start Each Month for the Best Vegetable Garden SuccessFollow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 9 planting guide.
By Teo Spengler
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The Grass Seed You Buy Matters More Than You Think — Here’s How to ChooseChoosing the right grass seed can make or break your lawn this summer. Explore what type of seed you need to have the best lawn ever!
By Kathleen Walters
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Start These 10 Vegetables in March for the Longest and Most Flavorful Season YetSpring is tapping on the door, so don’t get left behind if you want to sow these tasty staples. Here are 10 vegetables to plant in March, under glass and in the ground, to get the jump on year-long harvests
By Teo Spengler
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My BlockJanuary is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
By Tyler Schuster
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It’s Not Too Soon to Start These 9 Vegetable Seeds in January for Super Early HarvestsSpring may feel a long way off, but there's no time to lose if you are after the most delectable veggie crops. Here are 9 vegetable seeds to sow in January to get the jump on some of your favorite harvests
By Teo Spengler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost LessDreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather CropsLate summer can feel tight in terms of knowing what to grow next. To guarantee you enjoy tasty crops both in fall and in cooler weather, these are the 8 vegetables to plant in August
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Germinating Seeds In Paper Towel: The Easy, No-Mess Method For Faster GrowthLearn the quickest and easiest way to germinate seeds in a paper towel with this expert step-by-step guide – for faster, healthier seed starts every time.
By Susan Albert
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This WeekendIt may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From SeedLove ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
By Bonnie L. Grant

