Flowers
Baby's Breath
LOCATION. Full sun is best.
Can also be grown with 4-6 hours of sun, but will develop fewer blooms.
SOIL. Any soil, not too rich. Do not feed plants.
SEEDS. Sow outdoors just before the last spring frost.
Sprinkle soil lightly over seeds to cover.
Pat area down gently with palm.
Germination takes 10-20 days.
Cut flowers back for longer period of blooms.
Leave flowers on to develop seeds for you to grow next year.
LOCATION. Plant in full sun.
Plants will grow but develop few, small flowers if they are planted in part shade.
SOIL. Well drained soil. Will grow in any soil from poor and rocky to rich and fertile.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors around the time of the last spring frost.
Plant seeds 1" apart. Can be thinned to 3-6" apart for bushier plants.
Cover seeds with 1/4" of light soil.
Germination usually occurs in 7-14 days.
Cut flowers back for longer period of blooms.
Leave flowers on to develop seeds for you to grow next year.
Bachelor Button (Cornflower)
Calendula
LOCATION. Will grow and bloom in full sun to part shade conditions.
SOIL. Will grow in any garden soil. Rich soil or feeding will produce bushier plants with more flowers.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors in spring before the last frost. Calendula prefers cooler temperatures.
Plant seeds 2-3" apart. Can be thinned to 6-12 " apart for bushier plants.
Cover seeds with 1/4" of light soil.
Cut flowers back for longer period of blooms.
Leave flowers on to develop seeds for you to grow next year.

LOCATION. Part shade. Prefers the sun that it receives to be during the morning hours.
SOIL. Rich, loose, loamy, well drained. (Columbine grows naturally at the edges of woods.)
SEEDS. Seeds require a period of cold before they will germinate.
Plant outdoors in early spring when soil is no longer mucky, 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost.
Seeds may also be placed in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before planting.
Seeds will germinate when soil temperatures are approximately 70 degrees farenheit.
Plant seeds 2" apart, 1/4" deep. Press soil gently over with the palm of your hand.
Most perennials do not flower during their first year of growth.
Columbine
Cosmos
LOCATION. Full sun for prolific blooms and strong plants.
SOIL. Prefers poor to average quality of soil.
Will not grow well in rich soil.
Require moisture to begin growing but will tolerate hot, drought conditions once established.
Cosmos are originally from Mexico.
SEEDS. Plant outdoors after last spring frost. Plant 1/4" deep and 2-3" apart. May be thinned to 8-12" apart.
Cosmos are day length sensitive and do their best blooming during the shortening days towards the end of summer.
Echinacea
LOCATION. Full sun.
SOIL. Well drained, average quality soil.
SEEDS. Should be cold stratified.
Put seeds in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before planting, or plant outdoors 3-4 weeks before your last spring frost.
Plant seeds 1/2" deep and 3-4" apart
Plants should be thinned to 6-12" apart.
Germination generally takes 10-21 days.
Most often during the first year, the plants will only develop a few leaves. From the second year onward, plants will be full size with flowers.
Flax
LOCATION. Full sun
SOIL. Prefers a rich, fertile soil that has good water retention properties (ie. plenty of organic matter).
SEEDS. Plant seeds 1/2" deep, 1" deep in coarser soils (sandy, rocky).
Germination is approximately 10 days.
Forget me Not
LOCATION. Prefers part shade but grows well in full sun also.
SOIL. Damp. Lots of organic matter to retain moisture.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors after the last spring frost.
Sprinkle 1/8" soil on top of seeds and gently press down with the palm of your hand.
Plant seeds 2-3" apart. Can be later thinned to 6-8" apart.
Will self sow seeds for the following year.
Lunaria
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
Select a location where they can remain as they take two years to grow, and will reseed themselves to keep growing.
SOIL. Turn compost or manure into soil before planting as the bed will remain the way you prepare it, plants will always be growing there.
SEEDS. Plant outdoors, after the last spring frost.
Sprinkle with light soil to cover, press gently with the palm of your hand.
Plant 4" apart. Can be thinned to 8-12" apart.
Plants will grow large leaves during the first year. Lavender flowers will form during spring of the second year, and turn into coin shaped seed pods.
Mallow
Mallow
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
Water during very dry conditions.
SEEDS. Plant seeds 1/4" deep and 4" apart.
May be thinned to 12" apart.
Marigolds
LOCATION. Full sun.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors after the last spring frost, when the soil has warmed a little.
Plant seeds 1/4" deep. Press soil down firmly with the palm of your hand. Plant seeds 4" apart.
May be thinned to 12" apart.
Milkweed
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
SEEDS. Seeds must be exposed to cold before they will germinate. Put seeds in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before planting, or plant directly outdoors 3-4weeks before the last spring frost.
Seeds may be soaked for 6 hours before planting. Plant outdoors 1/8" deep and 3-4" apart.
Seeds will germinate when the soil temperature reaches 70 degrees farenheit.
Morning Glory
LOCATION. Full early morning sun.
Long vines require support for climbing.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors around the time of the last spring frost.
Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting.
Plant seeds 1/4" deep and 4" apart.
May be thinned to 8" apart.
Will germinate in soil approximately 60 degrees farenheit.
Nicotinia
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
SEEDS.Begin seeds indoors in early spring.
Press seeds into soil, do not cover.
Transplant outside after last spring frost, and after soil has warmed.
Plants will attract potato bugs if potatoes are nearby.
Poppies
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
SOIL. Well drained soil of average quality.
SEEDS. Plant outdoors around the time of the last spring frost. Sprinkle seeds onto moist soil surface. Sprinkle seeds thinly in a row or plot. Press down firmly with the palm of your hand.
Sage
LOCATION. Full sun to part shade.
SOIL. Soil of average quality. Tolerates dry conditions.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors after last spring frost.
Plant seeds 1/4 " deep and 3-4 " apart.
Plants may be thinned to 8" apart.
Sunflowers
LOCATION. Full sun.
Plants turn their flowering heads to face the sun as it moves across the sky during the day.
SOIL. Rich, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter is best, but will grow in poorer quality soils as shorter plants with smaller flowers.
SEEDS. Plant seeds outdoors around the time of the last spring frost. Plant seeds 1" deep and 4-6" apart. Thin plants to 8-12" apart.
Sweet Peas Perennial
LOCATION. Full sun.
Will tolerate part shade if they receive afternoon sun.
Vines prefer to have something to climb or lean on as they grow.
SOIL.Will grow in loam, a sandy soil, or clay. Will tolerate dry soil.
SEEDS. Seeds require a period of cold before they will germinate. Put seeds in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before planting, or plant outside 3-4 weeks before the last frost in spring.
Soak seeds 24-48 hours before planting.
Plant 1" deep and 2" apart.
Sweet William
LOCATION. Sun, 4-5 hours per day is sufficient.
SOIL. Loose, rich, well drained soil.
SEEDS. Sow seeds outdoors around the time of the last spring frost.
Plant 1/8" deep and 6" apart.
Wisteria
LOCATION. Full sun, part shade preferably from deciduous trees (more sun in the spring and fall). Slightly protected area, south east facing if possible.
SOIL. Fertile soil, will be growing in the same location for many years.
SEEDS. Saok seeds for 48 hours before planting. Begin indoors, transplant outside when plants are 12" tall. Set outside for a few hours at a time to become accustomed to the weather before transplanting.
May take 3-10 years to flower.
Zinnia
LOCATION. Full sun.
SOIL. Fertile, well drained.
SEEDS. Plant outside after last spring frost.
Sow seeds 1/4" deep, press soil down gently with the palm of your hand. Plant 4-6" apart.