There is a forum specific for this subject You will get all your questions answers there...... As for me I do not "winter sow' since the bugs, mice, birds, etc.... will feast on the seed & I get little or no plants from this method

George,
I didn't mean "winter sowing", though I do that also. I meant sowing 'in situ' during the fall months.
Alice

Many plants can benefit from sowing in the fall if done early enough that temperatures are still warm enough for germination, and the plant is winter hardy in your zone. Here in zone 9 that works well. Al

aaaccc, some related info that might be useful for you!

Here is a link that might be useful: Start Your Flower Seeds NOW for Next Spring!

Sam,
Thanks for the link, gave me some idea's for this fall.
Alice

Hi Alice,

I don't frequent this forum but I found this thread while looking for answers to the very question you posted. I was hoping to get more ideas for my own fall sowing directly in the ground.

I know it's spring but I'm looking ahead! Probably way ahead.

I have had great success with nigella and bachelor buttons. This past fall I also planted sweetpeas. They germinated but died after some really hard frosts so that was a waste but now I know.

Hope I gave you some ideas as your list did help me:)

And to George, if you are losing your seeds to bugs, mice and birds then you are probably not "winter sowing" properly.
Michelle

I always direct sew wildflowers in the fall with great success: Larkspur, cornflowers, bluebonnets, poppies, nigella...