Now that we are entering summer, I find myself reflecting on what I could have done better this year in terms of starting and growing plants. I’ve compiled a list of seeds/plants below that I hope to get started for next year.

Herbs:

• Basil
• Dill
• Common chives
• Variegated berggarten sage

Flowers:

• Marigolds
• Zinnias
• Cosmos
• Nasturtiums
• Mexican hats ratibida columnifera and pinnata
• Scabiosa
• Coneflower

Veggies:

• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Eggplants
• Romaine/leafy greens
• Onions
• Garlic

Other ornamentals:

• Salvia
• Variegated lantana
• Mexican oregano poliomintha
• Skullcap
• Asclepias
• Yarrow achillea
• Gaura
• Variegated society garlic
• Stachys coccinea pow wow or mountain red

I’m sure to amend this list throughout the year.