As we recorded this episode, snow was gently falling outdoors our home windows right here in New England. However that isn’t miserable for us—it merely means it’s time to start out our seeds! Right this moment we’re joined by digital editor Christine, and we’re speaking all about which seeds we’re beginning this yr and why. There’s an assortment of edibles and flowers on our lists, and we talk about the perfect practices for getting them to germinate. Do all seeds want a warmth mat? Or is it a good suggestion to pop your packets of seeds within the freezer earlier than sowing them right into a soil block? Get the solutions to those urgent questions (and discover out which zinnia had Danielle and Carol screaming with delight) on this pre-spring dialog.  

Knowledgeable: Christine Alexander is the digital content material editor at Wonderful Gardening. 

Danielle’s Crops 

‘Inexperienced Lightning’ patty pan squash 

‘Shimmer’ celosia (Celosia argentea var. plumosa ‘Shimmer’, annual) 

‘Mojito’ cucumber 

Carol’s Crops  

‘Agave’ zinnia (Zinnia elegans ‘Agave’, annual) 

‘Completely satisfied Ring’ cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Completely satisfied Ring’, annual) 

‘Alexandria’ alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca ‘Alexandria’, Zones 5-9) 

Christine’s Crops  

‘Blacktail Mountain’ watermelon  

 SimplySalad® Kale Storm (combine) 

 ‘Juliet’ tomato