About this episode

Sarah Raven and Josie Lewis discuss 12 outstanding seeds to sow in March for vibrant cutting gardens and containers.

Seeds sown in March are the great givers of colour and fragrance in a cutting garden or container, from spring right through to autumn. This week, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to walk through 12 of the most trusted plants to sow now, how to fill your beds, pots and vases, and feed the birds from a single month’s sowing. In this episode, discover: Practical techniques for handling both big and dust-fine seeds, including when to sow in trays and when to direct sowSpecific tips for making the ...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Raven

Guest: Josie Lewis

Topics covered

• seeds
• cutting gardens
• container gardening
• planting techniques
• seasonal gardening

Keywords

• seeds
• March planting
• cutting gardens
• container gardening
• gardening tips
• plant care
• flower seeds

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