A Gardener’s Miscellany

This week it’s:

The secrets of seeds

Amazing facts about these dormant embryonic plants

ANY gardener knows that we are at the start of the seed-sowing season. Garden centres are selling pots, trays, seed-sowing compost and, of course, packeted seed like it’s going out of fashion. And is playing its own part in this seed-sowing frenzy, with another series of free seeds on the covers of issues! But with so much happening with seeds, perhaps we have lost sight of some of the amazing facts, figures and features connected with them. So, this is your opportunity to catch