Hi, Janet! Thanks for all your nice tips!! I do not use pesticides of any sort so direct sowing would be just peachy. I understand that it is a biennial so if I direct seed now, I should have flowers next season... Kathy kathycakes@juno.com _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]