The Flower Garden: How to Grow Flowers from Seed

Growing flowers from seed is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to transform your borders and bring instant, vibrant color to a tired garden.

In this inspiring and practical guide, author Clare Foster and photographer Sabina Ruber share the secrets of their years of experimentation with seed-sowing. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this book proves that within a single growing season, you can produce armfuls of breathtaking blooms to fill your outdoor space and decorate your home.

From the delicate bells of Aquilegia to the bold, sun-loving petals of Zinnia, the authors provide invaluable experience on how and when to sow a vast range of varieties. With a focus on plants that are ideal for cutting, you will learn how to curate a "cutting garden" that provides fresh, seasonal flowers for indoor arrangements throughout the spring and summer.

Inside this guide to growing from seed, you’ll discover:

• Sowing Success: Expert advice on the best techniques for starting seeds indoors or directly in the soil.

• Seasonal Color: A comprehensive A–Z of flowers, explaining the specific needs of each variety to ensure a healthy harvest.

• Cutting Garden Tips: How to choose and grow flowers that look as beautiful in a vase as they do in the garden.

• Cost-Effective Gardening: Savvy ways to supplement your borders and fill gaps without spending a fortune at the garden center.

• Stunning Photography: Beautifully captured images by Sabina Ruber that illustrate the potential of every seed packet.