Early Flower Seeds for Bees & Butterflies

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Early Flower Seeds for Bees & Butterflies

Post by canadian-gardening » Sat Feb 28, 2026 11:34 am

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Which flowers do you start from seed to help pollinators?
Show your seedlings!
I have only started Nicotiana (tobacco plant).

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Re: Early Flower Seeds for Bees & Butterflies

Post by canadian-gardening » Wed Mar 18, 2026 5:42 am

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I think this year I'll start marigolds indoors as well.
Nasturtiums - it seeds itself in my yard.
Sweet peas - I like to start some - but I will wait until the end of April - otherwise I will have a big tangle mess in the house, even when I remove the tendrils.

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