Ever wonder how some gardeners already have armfuls of colour while you’re still rummaging for your seed trays? It’s not magic — it’s timing. And in this episode, I’m pulling back the compost curtain on succession sowing — specifically why August is prime time to start.

You’ll learn:

• Why autumn-sown hardy annuals give you earlier, stronger blooms (and the Instagram bragging rights to match)
• The secret to succession sowing that fills your garden with colour every week, not just in May
• Exactly what to sow now (and what to save for later)
• The difference between cool flowers, biennials, and tender annuals
• How I stagger sweet peas and cornflowers across the seasons to hit every bloom window and wedding date

This one’s jam-packed with tips, timing tricks, and real talk on growing smarter — not just more.

LINKS & RESOURCES
Read my Succession Sowing Guide (PDFs, sowing charts, and month-by-month cheat sheets)
Read the Cold Stratification Blog
Join the Weekly Newsletter — you'll be first in line for autumn grow-alongs, seed launches, and new-season Dahlias
Follow along on Instagram: @thehampshireseedcompany

YOUR TASK THIS WEEK

Grab your phone, walk your plot, and dictate notes as you go. Spot the colour gaps and bald patches — then play matchmaker with hardy annuals to fill them. August you is planning. Future you is thriving.

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