In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest game-changers for your growing season — autumn sowing. Forget the idea that autumn is the end of the gardening year; it’s actually the beginning of the next one. Whether you’re a home grower dreaming of an early flush of colour or a flower farmer chasing those lucrative May stems, this episode shows you how to sow now for serious results later.

I’ll walk you through my seven must-grow crops for autumn sowing — from Orlaya grandiflora and Larkspur to Lupins and Ranunculus — plus why these hardy plants will outperform every spring batch you’ve ever grown. You’ll also learn how to avoid the hungry gap, get blooms earlier, and free up precious spring bench space for summer annuals.

And if you’ve ever wondered what to sow when, my Grow-Along videos and blogs are linked below to help you get started with cold stratification, timing, and success tips for each crop.

What You’ll Learn

-Why autumn sowing gives you stronger, earlier blooms
-How to bridge the “hungry gap” between spring bulbs and summer flowers
- The best hardy annuals and perennials to sow now
- How to layer your crops for a seamless spring-to-summer display
-Why lupins and ranunculus are my ultimate May workhorses and beauty blooms

Mentioned in this Episode

Growing Orlaya grandiflora
Grow-Along Videos

Tune In & Take Action
Pick jut three hardy annuals or perennials and start your autumn sowing this week. Your spring self will thank you when your beds are blooming and everyone else’s are bare.