42 Top Seeds for 2013 ~From Some Favorite Gardeners and Seed Sources

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Red Giant Mustard at Teapot Garden ~ Chanticleer
Photo Courtesy of Fran Sorin

Planting seeds is an inexpensive and magical way of increasing the bounty in your garden. The varieties of annuals, perennials, and veggies that you can choose from is enormous.

The seeds listed in the Top 42 Picks for 2013 are easy to germinate. So go ahead ~ peruse the catalogues, make a dream list, and then treat yourself to the seeds that you ‘must have’

ABOUT FRAN: Fran Sorin, an author, gardener, broadcaster, journalist, and nationally known gardening expert is changing how people perceive gardening. Her multi-media exposure reflects her philosophy that the ability and need to garden is an inherit trait – and that it’s the key to experiencing a more joyful life.

Fran is the author of Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening. She is the Garden Correspondent for CBS Radio News where her features are heard several times a week nationwide. Fran has also been the GardenSmart columnist for USA Weekend magazine, a Regular Contributor on The Today Show and has made appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly, CNN, HGTV, Discovery, DIY, Comcast and NBC10 in Philadelphia.  Fran’s website, Fran Sorin, offers a wealth of gardening information. Fran is also a co-creator and contributor of the highly successful group blog, Gardening Gone Wild.

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Top 13 Perennials For 2013

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Do you dream about creating a thriving garden filled with a riot of textures, shapes, and colors?

As a passionate gardener and garden designer, I’ve spent the last 20 + years experimenting with hundreds of new introductions. Yet I continue returning to a group of perennials that are the quiet stars of my gardens – they’re easy to grow, disease resistant, and able to thrive in a variety of settings. They won’t disappoint!

Here are my Top Perennials for 2013.

ABOUT FRAN: Fran Sorin, an author, gardener, broadcaster, journalist, and nationally known gardening expert is changing how people perceive gardening. Her multi-media exposure reflects her philosophy that the ability and need to garden is an inherit trait – and that it’s the key to experiencing a more joyful life.

Fran is the author of Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening. She is the Garden Correspondent for CBS Radio News where her features are heard several times a week nationwide. Fran has also been the GardenSmart columnist for USA Weekend magazine, a Regular Contributor on The Today Show and has made appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly, CNN, HGTV, Discovery, DIY, Comcast and NBC10 in Philadelphia.  Fran’s website, Fran Sorin, offers a wealth of gardening information. Fran is also a co-creator and contributor of the highly successful group blog, Gardening Gone Wild.

Follow Fran on: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

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