Start Seeds Indoors for Your Spring Garden

February, the end of January, is a great time to get a start on your spring garden.  Start your flowers and veggies indoors so you are ready when the weather warms up. Here are 4 of my favorite flowers and pollinator plants.

Marigolds are terrific for many reasons in your garden. They attract bees and other pollinators, protect tomatoes, ward off nematodes, are edible, can be dehydrated for tea and add lots of color to your vegetable and flower gardens.

Nasturtiums make good companion plants. They are edible, attract pollinators and are a natural pest repellant, will deter some insects and trap others. Plant with cucumbers to improve their flavor, plant near tomatoes and peppers to repel fungal. Colorful flowers add orange, yellow, red, and pink to your garden.

Morning Glories are climbing vines that look fabulous. They attract butterflies and other pollinators, and their root system helps to prevent soil erosion. They grow on fences, trellis, and bloom all summer long.  There flowers come in many colors, blue, red, pink, multi color, purple and white. 

Sunflowers have happy faces looking up toward the sun sharing their sun power. Sunflower seeds are edible, they can be eaten raw or roasted. They attract birds, bees, and other pollinators. You want to be sure to plant them away from your garden, too close and some veggies may grow poorly. They are a vibrant yellow color, offering colors of orange and red shades that last all summer long.

These are a few of my favorite pollinator plants and flowers.  They will all brighten up any landscape, adding color to your outdoor gardens. Please do not eat any plants without doing your own research. 

Let's garden together, I'm rooting for you.  LeeAnn