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Sowing in the Sunshine: Seeds to Sow Now for a Bloom-Filled 2026
Sow now, bloom big later. My go-to biennials & perennials for a jaw-dropping 2026 garden—while everyone else is still deadheading.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


June is the new January - Biennials & Perennials to Sow Now to get a head start
June’s not the end of the season — it’s the start of next year’s blooms. Sow biennials now for stronger, earlier flowers.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Dahlia Propagation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dahlia Leaf Cuttings and Stem cuttings
Clone your favourite dahlias! Learn how to take stem & leaf cuttings this spring for more blooms, faster and for free.
Jane Westoby
6 min read


How to Start Breeding Dahlias from Seed
Thinking of breeding your own dahlias? In this episode, I chat with Pam from The Untamed Garden about how to start saving seed.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Why Seeds Sulk: How the Equinox Affects Plant Growth & Germination
Seeds sown too early can stall, waiting for the right light cues. Time your sowings with the equinox for stronger, faster growth!
Jane Westoby
3 min read


How to Grow more on Less Space to Maximise Flower Yield
Want to get more flowers without adding extra space? Learn how to maximize your flower yield with three simple but powerful techniques.
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Sweet Peas From cuttings
Taking cuttings from Sweetpeas is a total gamechanger and is so easy!
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Growing Sweet Peas
Sweetpeas can be sowed in Autumn or Springtime offering flexibility to gardeners depending on their preferences and climate. Sowing in autum
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Guide to Growing Scented Stocks
Scientifically known as "Matthiola Incana", Stocks are annual or biennial plants that belong to the Brassicaceae family. They are known...
Jane Westoby
6 min read


Best Flowers for Direct Seed Sowing - Simple Tips for Easy Garden Success
sowing direct can feel like you’re playing a game of chance – weeds grow way faster than your flowers
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Top 5 Perennials to Grow from Seed
Want to fill your garden with flowers that return stronger every season? These five easy-to-grow perennials—lupins, echinacea, echinops, dia
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Breeding Dahlias
Propagation from tubers and cuttings will clone the parent, so all the new plants will be identical to the parent. However, propagation fro
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Grow Again Next Year - The Essential Guide to Seed Saving
Seeds which you have collected will be adapted to your local growing conditions and will improve every year. There are just a few things to
Jane Westoby
18 min read


How long do seeds last?
For most seeds, viability declines over time, meaning the percentage of seeds that germinate will decrease as they age.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Growing Dahlias
Dahlias have become the rockstars of the flower world with a cult following for some specialist breeders and it’s not hard to see why.
Jane Westoby
6 min read


Kickstart Your Garden in January with seeds to sow and garden jobs
January may be chilly, but it’s the perfect time to sow hardy flowers and veggies indoors or in a greenhouse. From Sweet Peas and Larkspur t
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Winter’s Green Beginnings - Seeds to Sow This December
In the UK December is a great time to sow a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to get ahead of the season. Some can be sown directly int
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Flower Farmers Guide to Harvesting Cut Flowers
How to harvest cut flowers correctly for the longest vase life
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of Seed Stratification
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious process that some seeds require before they can germinate successfully?
Jane Westoby
3 min read


How to Grow Bells of Ireland Successfully
Bells if Ireland like cool weather and cold stratification- they can be a bit tricky to germinate. Follow our step by step guide.
Jane Westoby
4 min read
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