How to sow seeds successfully every time – an expert guide to sowing seeds indoors and outdoors

A potting bench in a wooden shed with flower pots, watering can, basket, seeds to sow, bunting and straw hat.

Can you smell that? The whiff of spring (and its new growing season) is just around the corner, which means – you guessed it – it's time to learn how to sow seeds. 

Whether you're a beginner or a dab hand at growing your own vegetables, fruits, and flowers already, learning how to start seeds successfully is one of the most rewarding gardening jobs around.