Time to start the Nasturtium seeds.
A tradition for me, I plant them every year.
I use to always plant them in containers, or a window box,
then I visited a lovely garden where the gardener had them meandering all along the edges of her Perennials.
One of those moments–“Why didn’t I ever do that?”
Now the Nasturtium meander around the edges of my garden.
down to earth digs 
I adore them. And I haven’t planted them in years for some reason.
Brenda
Go grab a pack of seeds! 🙂
Stacey
I wish they would grow better here in the South. They don’t do very well in the heat down here. I’ve always heard that they are a great companion plants for cucumbers, but I’ve never been able to grow them at the same time, because cukes like the heat and nasturtiums don’t.
By the way, I love, love, love your header photo. Cheers me up every time I see it. What are they?
Yes, I have had some hot Summers here too, that effects these pretty blossoms!
Maybe you could try a pot of them in a shady spot!
My header photo is a pot of Purple Basil seedlings…with the light just so perfect one morning in the greenhouse. Thank you so much for your kind comment! made my day garden friend!
Stacey
Awww… Now you made my day… Thanks 🙂
Also edible, not just a pretty face!
The perfect salad mix!
I like the idea of the meandering too. Can’t wait to see how that looks in your garden.
Last year, they meandered in front of the Rabbit Run Cottage, and nearly swallowed it up!
I had to take the garden shears to it!
🙂
They are really beautiful flowers and edible I believe! I am trying to grow some from seed in the greenhouse so I hope they are a success.
Yes, Nasturtium is edible–flower and leaves! The leaves are more peppery!
Which varieties are you growing this year?
Great, I didn’t know the leaves were a possibility! I will have a look for the packets but I think the only indicators of variety were ‘trailing’ and another ‘mixed’…
You are giving me ideas for some new flowers to try this year.
I have blue nasturtiums! These are GORGEOUS colors, Stacey! I have to check out the seed catalogue! 🙂
I’m going to try growing some of them this year. I want to add them to my salads and enjoy more bounty from the earth.