Beginner Gardening: Where do I start?, 1 by RosemaryA

RosemaryA wrote:
I am new to gardening too. I second the recommendation for sunflower and cosmos, if you have a sunny garden. Nasturtium (Tropeolum majus) is another winner, and it's edible. Nasturtium is not tall, but it does make a pretty cut flower for short bouquets, and the leaves are ornamental too. They are all easy to grow from seed directly sown in the garden, and the seeds are large and easy to handle. Your 2 year old might enjoy helping sow the nasturtium.