Early each autumn we sow some seeds of Larkspur, this summer flowering annual is a great seed to sow now for earlier flowers next summer (compared to a spring sowing).
The seeds germinate quickly and strongly and will be able for potting up by end of November, and then for planting out when the weather allows. Larkspur flower off at around 4′ high so are great for the cutting and for adding height and summer colour to the garden.
Gareth Austin is a Community focused Horticulturist based in Derry-Londonderry and voice of Gardening on the Mark Patterson Show on BBC Radio Foyle. Gareth specialises in Community horticulture, offering a wide range of events, programmes and acitivity on engaging people in the exciting world of Horticulture. Gareth lectures in Horticulture in the North West Regional College and offers school horticulture programs through the Western Education + Library Board. Gareth is passionate about changing land-use to a more positive use, urban food production and showcasing the flora of county Derry through the City of Horti-Culture programme of events.
