A coastal garden inspired by the bay, gentle breezes, and a man who insists he is not sentimental. The Sentimental Seabreeze Garden reveals how flowers can express the feelings we sometimes never say aloud.

Late winter can feel endless. Growing blue larkspur offers a way to move the garden forward — even while beds are still being built and spring feels just out of reach. Follow my first season growing larkspur from seed, from cold stratification and soil blocks to the lessons learned along the way.