In January, it’s the perfect time to plant seedlings of certain flowers and ornamental plants.

Choose flowers that have a long growing season — like sage, snapdragon, balsam, verbena, wallflower, carnation, and lisianthus. By planting these in January, you’ll get to enjoy their blooms in autumn.

For flowers that need stratification, consider planting clematis, forget-me-nots, primroses, delphiniums, and lavender.

Include perennials and biennials such as bellflower, cineraria, phlox, and echinacea in your planting plans.

To grow seedlings successfully, maintain a temperature of around 18 degrees Celsius and provide additional lighting. Remember to water and feed the seedlings regularly.