Cool Flowers Planting Guide!! How, When, & Why to Fall Plant Hardy Annuals

[@ivylll3397]

I bought a copy of “Cool Flowers” based on your recommendation😊 Knowing Lisa thru this book, I started to follow her seed talk series on KZbin. I found these series are even BETTER than the book! Absolutely love the relatable Q&A, and Lisa is so generous on educating flower farming. (Wouldn’t expect such amount of info could be found online for free) Would also like to say thank you, Danielle, for being generous on sharing your gardening experiences & an advocate for cool flowers😊

[@judyrobinson2282]

I chuckled when you mentioned how to avoid critters getting your plants. I planted my batchelor buttons, they sprouted beautifully and within one week the birds got them ALL. Lesson learned. Row cover now over ALL my seeded areas. And they are doing great. Thanks for all you teach. Love how many details you share!

[@Bandaid17]

I bought Lisas book 3 years ago and I continue to refer to it. Can’t wait until her new book comes out. You really helped to get into a deep conversation about cool flowers. I think the actual “doing” brings home the message.

[@hannasamson7119]

You are a terrific teacher. Your videos are a splendit bouquet of inspiration! Thank you, Hanna, Holland

[@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812]

I love that you address this issue, I learned about cool flowers from you last year, had my library do an inter library loan for Ms Ziegler's book because mine didn't have it (later I was actually able to borrow it again online) and have planted my first seeds this year. Thanks for all your invaluable knowledge on this subject and for sharing it.

[@inglishhomeandgarden8386]

In Sweden, some sow these hardy annuals in snow, in about February, and they grow when they are ready. *Winter sowing flowers* and veggies is a new and exciting possibility.

[@darlenemc3586]

Our nights are in the low 40's and tonight's low will be 38 degrees. We are winterizing our gardens and getting ready for snow which falls in October. I can't imagine having a fall garden! You are so fortunate. 🏵🌿🌺

[@LavenderDaisies]

Holy Moley- I just learned SO FREAKING MUCH! I have been wondering what cold hardy perennials are. I figured the obvious, but didn’t understand just how complicated it is. But also- now more simple. I pushed the back button and watched MUCH of this video 2, 3 and even 4 times! This will definitely be one of the videos I keep in my Garden section. Thanks You so much. You are the most darling and sweet person I think I’ve met. I appreciate all of your knowledge and your joyful greeting each video. And so glad you call us all Friends. I would like to think if I lived in Pennsylvania, that we would be great friends! Sending much love ❤️

[@PlantRelated]

The squirrels pulled out all my seedlings that I left on the ground. They pulled them out so nicely with roots and stems intact. I give them credit for gentleness. But now I’ve put in shelves and sowing more seeds ❤

[@bcfran3g844]

Too funny. I went on Amazon to buy this book. Amazon said I bought it in 2021!

[@rosemownow]

🤣 glad I’m not the only e who does that sometimes😂

[@helenagreenwood2305]

He he your dog 🦮 probably thinks you're going around the twist and talking to yourself 😆 this summer we pulled out about a dozen Conifers at the back and another privet hedge at the front so am creating new borders from scratch 🌿🌱 its been tiring but am now addicted to gardening it like having two more rooms to look after 🌺🌷🌾 I think next year I'll also start growing some fruit and veg - I've got a blueberry bush already we'll see how she goes 🫐 ps am in UK on the east coast (Whitby) 🇬🇧

[@emkn1479]

Lisa and Layne’s podcast today was all about cool flower mistakes, so with your video and her info I’m ready to go! But I still can’t get over how from one end of the state to the other, the weather and temperatures can be so different!

[@vickiesorenson2383]

Love Lisa’s books. I bought both of them. Very helpful .

[@candithomson]

I love love love this type of video.

[@PlantRelated]

This is my favorite topic. Hope you do more!!! On this ❤

[@sarahdeb7080]

I’ve found the best way to keep pets from damaging seedlings is chicken wire laid over them so it’s not pleasant to walk on and nearly impossible to scratch in. Doesn’t look that pretty but it’s only for a short time! And if you have a dog that respects boundaries like I’m lucky enough to have, I use bamboo stakes and twine to make a string line fence. Sometimes one line of string at nose height does the trick but if they are more determined, I do two heights.

[@marymurphy4825]

Hi Danielle, thanks so much for explaining cool flowers to us in this video. It was so helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to share that info. You always inspire me to get out in the garden and try new things! Good luck with your seedlings, I'm looking forward to see how they do next growing season. 😍

[@PlantRelated]

Omg I just have to rewatch this. I’d love more videos on this, I love it. When to plant, how to plant, how you do it. Doing it with you. Grow a long. ❤

[@thomasphillips6612]

Thank you I learned so much from this video much appreciated…..👍🏼👍🏼

[@donnashirercochrac2520]

Oh my, thank you so much for this video. You answered all of my questions about cool flowers. I will order Lisa’s book today. You explain things so thoroughly and clearly. I’m grateful that you take the time to make these videos for us.❤

[@PlantRelated]

Im watching this again, im ready to sow!

[@stacietaber8932]

what variety of snapdragons are those. I just love them

[@PlantRelated]

I’m watching this again, thought I’d say hello, again lol ❤❤❤

[@kaymill5565]

The demos are so helpful.

[@debsmith8102]

So……sooooo much info I have to watch this at least twice! Thank you❤❤❤

[@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been waiting for this info before starting my cool flowers. Now I know what to do. Thanks!

[@cogasawara1]

My top resources are Lisa Mason Ziegler and YOU! 🌸 Maybe one day you will write a book! In your raised beds, why don’t you fill them to the top with soil?

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi friend! Purely for economical reasons❤

[@janetmiller22]

Thank you, Danielle. I just watched your cool flower video from 2 years ago before I saw this one. Both are GREAT! Such useful info.

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

This is very helpful video, Thanks a lot for all the informations.

[@joycedagostino8869]

I'm so grateful that you talked about and taught us about cool flowers! I started doing it a year or two ago and what a great option for getting wonderful flowers that are hardy and get going much earlier than the seed catalogs and packets can say. Also I bought that book and it is a go to book for this topic. Hope you have a wonderful fall plantings of your cool flowers.

[@PlantRelated]

Can you show us all your flower books please and show your favorites? ❤❤❤

[@anniewildmush1284]

she is the best!!

[@lindaw9713]

Danielle you are a great teacher. You explained this process with such clarity. Can't wait to sow some larkspur in my own garden

[@jessbeth73]

I think I heard you say in a previous video that you will flip a single raised bed 3-4 times. I would love to hear some examples of what 3-4 flower crops work well together taking turns in a bed. This is my first year fall-planting cool flowers and I'm struggling to plan out my season. I need some inspiration on how to get the most flowers from very limited bed space.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Thank you for this question! I plan to share my full calendar year in the raised beds once this growing season is complete!

[@theunclebertie6461]

Thanks for introducing us to Lisa. She's been a great source of info and encouragement just as you have been. I come back to your channel repeatedly for the wonderful flowers and info you provide. Are you adding any flowers to your fall planting given the new warmer zone designations? Thanks for everything.

[@ransfordrowe6409]

A new video from you always makes my day better. Amazing gardens

[@rphjacobs9197]

Awesome video!! I noticed in a previous video on the same topic ( maybe last year). You mulched between the seed rows.. with grass clippings etc. did that turn out to be a bad idea? Were there too many weed seeds in the grass clippings? You are an excellent communicator and I always learn a lot and feel so inspired after watching your content 😍😁

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi friend! Yes! I believe I created a bigger problem for myself last year. Had it just been grass and leaves I think it would have been fine. However, I ended up with even MORE chickweed! Must be chickweed in my grass…

[@dougandsuepflum7526]

Planting my Larkspur this week!

[@PamelaKlapat]

Can you presprout larkspur in papertowels?

[@marie9244]

Thanks Danielle for the information. Me here in Melbourne Australia I get very few frost days and no snow. I have Lisa’s book and it is useful but us gardeners don’t have the equipment like lights and room in their house. I find I need 8 to 10 weeks to get a decent size seedling to plant out. I find I get great germination of larkspur done in a winter sown milk container and I do other cool flowers the same way with great success.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Great to know! Thanks for that information!

[@jessicajacobs1500]

I had a return crop of self seeded celosia. I transplanted the seedlings instead of just thinning and got a beautiful crop in a second area zone 5b

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Danielle. A very informative video! 🍁🍂🍁💚🙃

[@aseasonalabode]

You inspired me to purchase this book and grow 'Cool Flowers'. It went well this past year! I even made a video about it! Thanks

[@lela2280]

I might be late to the party, but one of the best tips I ever heard with regard to keeping the soil moist until germination is to cover it. Depending on your sowing pattern and whether the given plant needs light to germinate, it can be done with a slat of wood (trenches), landscaping fabric or thick plastic sheet.

[@stacynagle5192]

Trying cool flowers for the first time this year. Got my seedlings and seeds in well worked and composted beds last weekend. Fingers crossed ❤

[@evieh9930]

Thank you for doing this again. I really appreciate and need it 🙏

[@dawndanielson5635]

I've enjoyed learning so much about flower gardening from you and am always looking forward to your next video! TY for all the information you've given me!

[@bronlynbennett3371]

I had NO idea!!Thank you😍❤️

[@Gloriusblooms]

Thank you so much for this video Danielle….you’re such a good teacher 😊awesome video

[@bbsmith2565]

Please show us the progression of your cool flowers. This is my first year to sow cool flowers. Thank you for your valuable information!

[@jcrane45585]

Thank you for this!!! Cool collab idea would be to ask different youtubers about their experience with cool flowers in their zone. Especially like the idea of what blooms with what like you were discussing around 11:27.

[@kelliwebb2870]

I love the beautiful color of your garden this time of year. I tried planting out last year cool season flowers and it worked. I’m in zone 10a so they don’t get much cool but it worked!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

I am so excited to hear this Kelli!!! I love hearing about how Cool Flowers work in other zones!

[@2000disneyland]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I think I still have time to plant cool flowers.

[@asianangie7209]

Great video!!!

[@PlantRelated]

Very helpful thank you!!

[@MK-wm6gu]

I truly appreciate this video. I’ve been thinking about trying the cool flowers planting method for a couple years now, but I’ve felt too intimidated. Now, between Lisa’s book and your video, I think I feel confident enough to give it a go. Thank you!

[@jackherman8521]

Love love love that book!

[@maryschlotter108]

Thank you so much. I so enjoy your channel. Such wonderful information.

[@sallyloosli4379]

Thank you so very much! First time, soil blocking, cut flower grower this past summer. Petrified to even entertain the thought of fall direct seed planting!!!😬 you just gave me a whole new feeling about that! What an encouragement you are to me!! I'm also in 6b, however, in Idaho... I'm definitely going to try at least 2 of my cool season annuals that can be Fall planted, this year! Thank you so very much!!! ❤️🩷

[@judywright5424]

Can you please do a video on what plats need the light which one need light and heat mats can you let me know Judy

[@ShamimJahuri]

Very well described,i am lucky to have you.shamim zahuri,from bangladesh💙👏👫🧜‍♀️✈

[@MadiC714]

This has been such a game changer! Thank you for going into such detail

[@elizabethwray4944]

Thank you for this cool flower video, Danielle! I’m excited to plant several varieties this weekend 🥰

[@cbak1819]

Great tips! As always❤

[@jcrane45585]

So, in theory, if I live in zone 8b I could plant foxglove seed in the fall because it is winter hardy in my area, correct?

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Hi. I had an idea to cover the hoops with bird netting that might work.

[@aalejardin]

Have you tried covering the cool flowers for the first couple of light frosts? I'm a little bit late planting my cool flowers directly but our first frost may be the only frost we get for a few weeks (Zone 6b NY). Thanks.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi friend! The first few years I covered them all fall and winter. Yes I do think it would work to cover them initially.

[@hannablom5803]

Hi! Thanks for doing so much great videos. Do I understand it right that you don’t cover them at all? Not with leaves or anything? I live in zone 6b but in Sweden and I tried winter sowing with good result this year, and I thought I’d try out autumn sowing too. I would really like to see more videos from you about sowing in autumn or winter or early spring 😊.

[@YAorNAmovies]

Great video! Very helpful. You have made it make sense 😊

[@bellarosa009]

I love Lisa's book! I purchased it years ago and reference it all the time. BTW, what variety is that beautiful pink snapdragon and that huge amaranth?

[@pcnews4858]

I love your videos Danielle; so inspiring! Here in europe though, the common names are so different that I don't always know what you're referring to. Eg. Nigella is the same but have no idea what are Bells of Ireland. If it's not too laborious could you write the botanical names in the description? When I search "bachelor's buttons" for example I get a variety of possibilities. Hope this is not too demanding or unfair.

[@ambersimpson75]

Man that was fun to watch, I'm excited to plant all those larkspur seeds I've been saving. One packet says 4648 on the count. Thank you, your Awesome!!!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Woohoo!!! That’s what I’m talking about!

[@FlowersByLou]

Great video! Thank you very much for the detailed information which makes it super easy to apply the instructions on sowing cool flowers to my specific growing conditions (in Sweden…)!

[@pam6204]

This was sooooo helpful and beautifully presented - thank you Danielle.

[@deniseb2571]

So helpful! Thanks!

[@1littleway]

Wow, thanks for this information. I had no idea this kind of seeding for annuals could be done. I live in zone 7a so I think I’ll try this. I don’t have the kind of space you do but I want to try it as an experiment. This is so cool.

[@JohnBuchanan-e2d]

New to your videos. Very helpful information and I love your garden. Where did you get your obelisks? They look to be very sturdy.

[@mariensanchez2475]

Good vídeo

[@Elisabeth_Vidgrain]

Thank you for this most useful video Danielle ! I think we can’t get enough information on cool flowers. I also bought the book 3 years ago and this year, I really tried my best to do things in time. I saw most of my cool flowers in the sun, beginning of August, in order to transplant them now but my Calendula grew so well that they have buds and already want to bloom now 😨

[@jeannet9592]

Your videos are so good!! Thank you!

[@lexienestle]

what is the difference between the cool planting flowers and winter sowing? Is it just timing- is it the same types of flowers that do well with both methods? Love your channel! thank you!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Thank you, I loved this content! More detail on the whole process before you are actually needing to do it would be great as well.

[@aimeesgardens]

I didn't realize we were supposed to plant out the cool flowers at 60 degrees at night! It's already in the 50's here in northern California. Is it too late to plant them out?

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

As long as your about 6 weeks before the first frost you should be good! I’m mainly waiting for it to cool down to that consistently at night. Up until a few days ago we were still in the mid 90s during the day and high 70s at night. I’m looking for that shift when we are consistently having those mid 60s nights.

[@jessicabowers4811]

I might be too late to fall sow this year😞 I’m in zone 8a and while our first below freezing temperatures will be next week, they don’t stay consistently cold until January. It’s totally normal for it to be in the 60’s and 70’s well into December, so I’m hoping I can get away with a really late sowing this year🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@A.O.P247]

U definitely have enough time to plant plants like poppies, larkspur, and bachelor buttons. I live in zone 8a 2

[@dawndawn6946]

Danielle, do you recommend using starting straw to mulch newly planted seeds to keep them from washing out in the rain? Thank you for this video! I bought the book last year upon your recommendation.🥰

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi friend! I’m afraid I’ve never used starting straw so I’m not sure. Sorry about that❤

[@MiniGarden-mt2ew]

Very nice

[@judywright5424]

Can you show how you put them outside when it’s cold and I’ve heard that some don’t cove when starting inside and how often do water

[@LisaMonique]

So I’ve missed the seed starting window for snapdragons. Should I just direct so them this week our first frost is end of Oct in zone 7a, or should I just get my act together and do an early spring planting. This will be in Raised beds

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

Question: it’s now February 2024 and my cool flowers were looking really nice in the fall but now that we’ve had some snow and freezing temperatures they look rather “sad.” Will they bounce back once the weather gets warmer? I have Bachelor’s Buttons and Larkspur in raised beds. The Bachelor’s Buttons got so nice as lush but now it looks, not dead but sad. Just wanted to know your experience. I’m in zone 6b in MO. Thanks and love your channel.

[@sprivate1333]

hi I'm in Pittsburgh and this is the first year I have dill in my garden. Do I just let it go to seed and expect it to come back next year? I planted bachelor button from seed two years ago, from seed, in the spring. It did well the first year but this past spring/summer, it did incredibly well. I actually took a big cutting of a mostly dead stalk and laid it on top of another area in the garden I'd like it to grow - hoping the seeds will fall out there. I'm still getting my head wrapped around this top of cool gardening - especially excited about snapdragons! thanks so much!!

[@jcrane45585]

Question about amaryllis and iris in beds. I love both but have had a hard time placing them in beds. What are good aspects and companions for amaryllis and iris in the garden?

[@susanclark8654]

I do have a question. When you say a plant is hardy to Zone 6 say...does that mean that higher zones are ok to plant at a time appropriate to their zone? l live in Louisiana and in zone 8b to 9. Can I put transplants / seeds in in the fall as well, just at a later date? Or does it simply mean I am unable to grow those plants in my zone since its hotter? I'm a little confused. I understand the whole zone to zone concept.. like zone 3 to 9 growing range, just not this.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi Susan. Perhaps another way to say it is “hardy down to zone 6.” The plant can take temperatures down to the lowest temperature normally expected in zone 6. So here in 6b I can fall plant anything that is hardy in zone 6, 5, 4, and 3. I cannot fall plant anything that is hardy in 7 and 8 because our winters are too cold. In your zone you can grow all of the cool flowers. Your temperatures remain high enough that they can all winter over. Lisa has a section on winter sowing for warm climates in her book also.

[@susanclark8654]

@@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens thank you! makes perfect sense now.

[@Fabdanc]

As a z9a gardener... cool flowers are a challenge... I never know when it's going to be unreasonably hot on the shoulders. To the deep south gardeners, what and when do you plant?

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

This might have been my favorite video so far. I really want to plant orlaya. I’m on NJ, zone 6b. If I can get a hold of seeds , can I plant in a brand new bed? I did the no till method with cardboard and compost. So , the seeds would likely be planted in compost. Will that work?

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

I think “orlaya “ got lost in autocorrect.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Yes! That will definitely work. I have direct sown into a brand new no dig bed with success.

[@lyndia2]

Hello, I heard you say Tree of Heaven! We are about to have the SLF all over Long Island NY, any tips on keeping the dreaded SLF out of my yard.

[@MelindaFloyd-n2l]

Can you tell me where you bought that watering can? Mine doesn't provide such a fine steady spray. I'm worried I'll wash my seeds away. Thank you for your videos. So helpful!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi friend! It’s a 5 liter watering can from Dramm. I believe you can get them on Amazon. Some nurseries and seed stores sell them too.

[@rosemownow]

Luv my dramm - you’re an inspiration Danielle!! B

[@debbiebarnett5729]

This is an interesting concept but unfortunately I don't think this will work in my zone 4/5 garden although I've had snapdragons overwinter and bloom a second year. Is there anything here that will work for us in colder climates. I have to squeak out every day I can here.

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Can you direct seed cool flowers when daytime temperatures are in the 80s? Or do you wait until the days are in the 70s? In upstate South Carolina we’re out of the 90s at last, but it’s possible (certain) that I’m impatient.

[@anniewildmush1284]

do you think removing the hoop before that snow would work... since i have sooo maby squirells

[@cogasawara1]

Here in Zone 5b (Chicago), I’m using hoops and row covers for that very reason - critters/birds and wind. On every nice day, I pull them part way back for more sun but still keep enough of them on to deter critters. When it ices or snows, they will come off.

[@emilywilson4654]

Hi, I fall planted Sweet William, sweet series colors, for the first time. I transplanted them about 5 weeks before our 1st average frost date, but it still hasn't frosted. 😬 They shot up and look like they may flower soon! They are green and fluffy on top. Should I cut them before they flower? I've never grown them before, so I'm not sure what to do. Thanks for any help! I was obviously hoping for blooms in the spring. 😂

[@donnajones2332]

We have to hav everything on daily drip watering northern Ca..sounds like you don’t use drip…is it because you get a lot of rain year round?