Seeds to Sow in August

As the peak of summer passes, August is a surprisingly busy and vital month for seed sowing in the cottage garden! This is the prime time to think ahead and sow seeds that will reward you with glorious displays early next spring and summer.

What to Sow in August:

Biennials: August is the perfect month to sow classic biennials like Foxgloves (Digitalis), Honesty (Lunaria), and Sweet William. Sowing now allows them to develop strong roots and leaves before winter, ready to burst into flower next year.

Hardy Annuals: Get a head start on many hardy annuals! Sowing varieties like Cornflowers, Calendula, and Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) directly into prepared soil now often results in earlier, stronger, and more resilient plants compared to spring sowings.

Fast Crops: You can also still sow quick-growing salad leaves or herbs like Coriander for late autumn harvests.

Our August collection features seeds perfect for sowing this month. Browse below and lay the foundations for a beautiful garden next year!"