Start Planting Flowers, Sunflowers, and Watermelon
Today I decided it was time for getting some plants ready for the spring. This would include alyssum, dill, and queen annes lace. I grow these particular plants early mainly for attracting beneficial insects such as lady beetles, parasitic wasps, and even honey bees.
I also like to get a head start with watermelons and sunflowers. Watermelons take a very long time to mature and produce fruit. Some can take as long as 110 days. Since I live in a temperate climate I always like to get right into growing this fruit as soon as possible. By the time they are ready to be planted into the garden it should be warm enough for them to flourish
Sunflowers I like to get a head start on is because this is one of the first things I need to begin flowering. The flowers of mammoth sunflowers are perfect for attracting pollinating bees. Whether it be honeybees or native bees these plants can attract all kinds of pollinators. This is the main reason for getting them a head start as well. (more…)