Early to mid-spring is the perfect time to start sowing seeds inside for your half-hardy and tender flowers, as well as vegetables. Growing varieties from seed is great for multiple reasons; they are a cheaper alternative to shopping for fully formed plants from your local garden centre, and they bring infinite joy as you watch them develop. Simply curate your chosen selection of seeds and get them started in compost-filled seed trays that can sit neatly on a windowsill, and always opt for reusable, planet-kind options. Fill your kitchen sink with water and allow your seeds to soak it up, then wait two to four weeks for germination. When the time comes, plant outside in early summer. Seeds are perfect for forming a small wild-flower meadow — with varieties including poppy, cornflower, scabiosa, and sweet pea being great for attracting wildlife like butterflies and bees.