Dianthus Are Easy To Grow And Popular For Winter Sowing Dianthus (Dianthus barbatus), better known as sweet William to some and "pinks" to others, is a spring-blooming flower that's hardy in cold ...

Winter sowing of coneflower seeds is a great way to provide the necessary chilling time (stratification) needed to break dormancy. Seeds require exposure to temperatures at or below 40˚F or lower ...

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the ...

“Be aware of double dormancy plants,” they said. “Bellwort may be one. Native lupine was very [successful] with winter sowing, and this will be the third year so maybe they will bloom.

Throughout the winter, Mother Nature will provide freezes and thaws just right for the seeds to germinate. Once the snow melts, you'll need to water the plants when they dry out (which can be ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.

The Camellia Society of Kern County kicked off its annual show dedicated to the winter flower on Saturday. Attendees were able to see hundreds of camellias in all different sizes, colors and ...

Two new strawberry varieties will bring sweeter berries to the winter market The new UC Davis-developed varieties, which will are being planted in fields now, are more flavorful and pest-resistant ...