From Seed to Bloom: What I’m Growing This Season

The magic of seed starting and what will be sprouting in my garden!

There’s something incredibly hopeful about seed starting. Each tiny seed holds the promise of beauty, growth, and something to look forward to. It’s one of my favorite parts of gardening—getting my hands in the soil and imagining all the blooms to come.

Right now, my growing space is slowly filling with trays of sprouting flowers, and I couldn’t be more excited to see them grow and share their beauty with you later this season.

Young seedlings sprout vibrantly in seed starting trays, promising a lush garden future.

What I’m Growing

This year, I’ve started a mix of tried-and-true favorites and a few new additions that I can’t wait to see in bloom. Here’s what’s currently sprouting:

• Zinnias – Bright, bold, muted and endlessly cheerful. These are always a summer favorite.

• Sunflowers – A classic! I love growing a few different varieties for different shapes and sizes.

• Cosmos – Delicate, airy blooms that dance in the breeze.

• Poppies – Their papery petals are a dream. I’ve direct-sown some and started others indoors.

• Strawflower – These are such fun, especially for dried bouquets later in the season.

• Sweet Peas – A favorite for their scent and old-fashioned charm.

• Canterbury Bells, Lupins & Foxglove – Biennials that take their time but are so worth the wait.

• Snapdragons & Asters – Both great for cutting and full of personality.

• Sweet Williams – Their patterned petals are always a sweet surprise.

• Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Pansies & Violas – Cheerful blooms that add color to the garden early and late in the season.

• Calendula – A healing flower that’s as useful as it is beautiful.

I’m also planning to direct sow more cool-loving varieties soon—like poppies and violas—right into the garden once the weather settles.

Why I Love Seed Starting

Starting from seed gives me a deeper connection to my flowers. I get to know them from the very beginning, and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing that first bloom and remembering the tiny seed it came from. It also means I can grow more varieties and offer truly seasonal, locally grown blooms for my events and projects—something that’s really important to me.

I’ll be sharing sneak peeks as the garden grows, and eventually, these blooms will make their way into bouquets, bloom bars, and more. Until then, I’m just enjoying watching the green emerge, one sprout at a time.