Not Too Late to Sow Wild Oats - Oops, Wildflowers That Is)

December 30, 2008
You have 2 days to strew those wildflower seeds, if gardening experts are correct. They recommend casting the seeds between Halloween and Christmas. Well, Christmas is past, but I'll bet it is not too late. I certainly am going to give it a go!
California poppies swaying in the springtime breezes are a real joy to behold. Your local garden store might still have seed packets and strewing these seeds is a great way to have color in the spring. There are also other wildflower seeds that can be tossed. If they sprout it will be wonderful. If they don't, you can try another time.
Since many of the birds also enjoy the seeds, it might be helpful to throw some planter mix on top of the area where you have scattered seeds. Just writing about the possibility of a display of wildflowers has lifted my spirits and gives me a hope for a bright new year. I'm going to celebrate the new year by tossing seeds rather than confetti !

I once sold a house in the month of April and the yard was filled with wildflowers blooming their hearts out. The buyer was enchanted with the colorful array. It was back in one of our down markets and it took 4 months to close the escrow and the wildflowers were gone. There was a bit of a discussion as to whether the yard was in the same condition as when the buyer made the offer. Flowers do make a property more appealing, but they have seasons and they bloom and they fade, but they are worth planting. Even if you are not a gardener, strewing wildflower seeds can bring a colorful array.