Start Your Dream Garden:
Easy Flowers to Seed in March & How to Preserve Them for a Lifetime
Spring is so close, and if you’re in Zone 5b, March is the time to get those flower seeds started! A little effort now means a garden full of blooms this summer—and with professional floral preservation, you can enjoy your favorites forever. Let’s talk about the easiest flowers to start from seed, a super simple germination hack, and why preserving your garden blooms is the best way to hold onto those summer memories.
Easy Flowers to Start Indoors in March
No need to go overboard—just pick a few of these tried-and-true flowers and get planting!
Annual Flowers (One-Season Wonders):
Zinnias – Low maintenance, bright, and perfect for cutting.
Marigolds – Practically indestructible and great for pest control.
Cosmos – Whimsical and airy, like something out of a fairy tale.
Perennial Flowers (They’ll Be Back!):
Echinacea (Coneflower) – Gorgeous and a pollinator favorite.
Shasta Daisy – Classic and cheerful, like little rays of sunshine.
Black-Eyed Susan – Hardy and long-blooming, no fuss required.
The Seed Snail Method: The Easiest Way to Start Seeds Indoors
If you love a set-it-and-forget-it approach, the Seed Snail Method is for you! It keeps seeds moist and gives them the perfect start—no expensive seed trays required.
Take a 4-5” wide x 2ft long small bubble wrap (flat side up) and layer with pre moistened seed starting soil.
Roll the towel up like a cinnamon roll (or a snail shell—hence the name!) and brush off the top to expose the layers.
Secure with tape or rubber bands and set on a tray.
Space and plant seeds 1 or 2 every inch or so
Water in and then bottom water from there out.
Want to see it in action? Check out this video: Seed Snail Method Tutorial
The Best Way to Keep Your Garden Blooms Forever
Sure, fresh flowers are amazing—but they don’t last forever. That’s where professional floral preservation comes in! Instead of trying to DIY and risking faded, crumbly flowers, you can have your garden blooms transformed into something truly lasting—like a tray, a set of bookends, or even coasters!
Why You’ll Love Professional Preservation:
It’s stress-free – No experimenting with silica gel or hoping your pressed flowers don’t turn brown.
It lasts forever – Your flowers stay vibrant and beautifully intact.
It’s meaningful – Whether it’s a special bloom from your wedding, anniversary, or just your favorite summer flower, you’ll always have a piece of your garden with you.
Start Planting Now & Plan to Preserve Later!
This is your sign to start your garden and think ahead about preserving your blooms. A little effort now means a season full of color—and a keepsake that will last for years.
What flowers are you excited to grow this year? Tell me in the comments—I’d love to hear!
