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I've managed to save some seds from my tiny Narcissus Rupicola, do I sow them now or wait until spring? I've not grown them, but I would be inclined to sow them now. Most narcissus seeds need a spell of warmth followed by cold to germinate, so won

Raising summer bedding plants from seed is easy, it saves you money and greatly extends the range of plant varieties you can grow.The secret of germinating summer bedding seeds is a plentiful supply of warmth and light. Most seeds need a steady heat

.AdamDon't sow seeds too close together as they can be more prone to dying or 'damping off'.More on sowing seedsGrow sweet peas from seedGrowing exotic plants from seed - video advice from Carol KleinSowing seeds outdoorsCollect and save seeds

Keep harvesting root veg such as beetroot and carrotsOrder fruit trees and bushes for planting from late autumnFinish picking beans, but leave a few pods to ripen fully to save their seedClear away plants and fading foliage from old cropsPrune back

Keep harvesting root veg such as beetroot and carrotsOrder fruit trees and bushes for planting from late autumnFinish picking beans, but leave a few pods to ripen fully to save their seedClear away plants and fading foliage from old cropsPrune back

facing windowsill. Wish I'd saved the money it cost to buy 2 packets of seeds (indoor and outdoor ones) and bought a nursery plant later on. Yes they are on a north facing window sill. The rest of the plant seems to be thriving and it is only the seed

Continue picking sweetcorn, beans and marrows Prune out fruited blackberry stems and tie in new onesSave seeds from favourite bean varieties to plant next springHarvest and store apples, wrapping them in newspaper for storageLift and store onions

at the bottom. They smell kind of citrusy when you open them and have a single seed inside shaped like that of a plum. Any ideas? Will we be able to use them for something and not die? Argh! Why did the photo not show, I uploaded and clicked save

Cut flowers really brighten up a home, and growing your own can save you a fortune on floristry bills. There are plenty of varieties suitable for cutting, including ‘everlasting’ flowers, which can be cut and dried to use in arrangements all year

Hi I am relatively new to gardening and have stated growing flowers from seeds to save money. Also find it very exciting when I see the first little seedlings appear through the ground. So though I would have a go at growing my mums favourite