Thank you so much! I'm going to trim the trees and shrubs around my planting area to hopefully let a little sun in, and I also have a second spot that gets more sun, so I'll sow in both and see what I get!

Hi! I am hoping to sow hollyhock seeds soon. I know this is the time of year when they self-sow anyway and was hoping they could establish a root system before it gets cold, does that sound correct? Also, the place I would like to plant them is classed as "partial shade" by my easybloom, and the area gets 6 hours of direct sunlight, 3 of those hours being "strong." I live in zone 7a, and it will be warm and humid here through early fall. Thanks for any help!

That is so funny! When I got my consumer survey from EasyBloom, this is exactly what I suggested! A pH indicator would make this little gadget my most important gardening tool!