James L. Caldwell, a floriculturist from Ohio State University, presents a good list of shade tolerant annuals and the consequences of using non-tolerant annuals with less-than adequate light.
This is Graham Rice's excellent precursor to his upcoming book. He provides lots of information about new varieties with good photographs coupled with growing tips, seed sources, and propagation advice. This site (and the book) are sure to enhance the industry and move annuals even further into the gardening mainstream! Thanks Graham!
67 articles explaining the best techniques to grow annuals in your garden. Includes tips on soil preparation, picking annuals for color or other characteristics, starting your seeds indoors, and links to their sites with relevant information.
Judy Lowe presents the results of her discussions with the director of the Herbaceous Trial Gardens at the University of Tennessee for southern annuals.
Are you interested in all of these newfangled annuals that are appearing on the market like weeds after a rain? Wanted more information after buying Graham Rice's book (or failed to buy it in the first place, tsk tsk)? Here's a site with some pretty good photographs of about 35 different annuals, complete with a brief description and "Glen's rating".
Want to overwinter your "annuals"? Some plants that we repurchase year after year can actually be overwintered in your home. These include petunias, geraniums, impatiens, lantana, coleus, and more. Save yourself some bucks and enjoy winter blooms!
