I've just been reading Paul's posting on cottage gardens, which reminded me of my failed attempts last year to raise any hollyhock plants from seeds which I scattered around the garden in February. I want to try again this year and have loads of seeds I collected last autumn. So I'm happy to try different methods. I seem to remember reading somewhere that January is a good time to sew outside, but right now our ground is frozen, so that's not possible. Any suggestions most welcome.

jay jay