September 12, 2025

- EP293 Perennial Grow Along September 2025. What You Will Need To Grow Your Own Perennial Border. Seed to Border: The Perennial Grow Along Project

26 minutes

Imagine transforming your garden with a beautiful perennial border—all grown from seed at a fraction of the cost of buying established plants. This episode kicks off our exciting Perennial Grow Along project, guiding you through the entire journey from seed to spectacular flowering plants.

Growing perennials from seed isn't just economical; it fills gardeners with immense pride. There's something truly special about nurturing a tiny seed into a magnificent flowering plant that will grace your garden for years to come. Whether you're planning to expand your borders, add color to new areas, or simply experience the joy of growing, this project offers something for everyone.

We break down exactly what you'll need to get started: perennial seeds of your choice, suitable growing media, seed trays (or improvised containers), and labels. You'll learn about selecting the right varieties for your conditions, including both cultivated flowers and native wildflowers. Featured plants include English lavender, Verbena bonariensis, Salvia 'Blue Queen', Rudbeckia, Lupins, and more—each offering unique colors and characteristics for your garden.

The grow along follows a simple structure. Starting with a comprehensive sowing demonstration on YouTube (September 15th), we'll progress through germination, pricking out seedlings, growing on through winter, and finally planting out next summer. Live Q&A sessions will address your specific challenges, ensuring everyone succeeds regardless of experience level.

Don't miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and lasting for your garden while developing valuable skills. Subscribe to Master My Garden on YouTube to catch all the videos, and send your questions to [email protected] for our live sessions. Join us as we grow together and transform our gardens one seed at a time!

The perennial seed I will grow in this challenge are:

Achillea millefolium 'F2 Summer Berries'
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
Salvia x superba 'Blue Queen'
Lupinus x russellii ‘The Pages’
Verbena bonariensis
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow'
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Emmeline Pink Bouquet'
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'
Echinacea hybrida 'Paradiso Tall Mix'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavender Vera'
Native Oc Eye Daisy
Native St.John's Worth
Native Marjoram
Native Birds Foot Trefoil
Native Greater Knapweed
Native Campion

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Until next week
Happy gardening
John

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