ASTERS ARENT JUST FLOWERS THEYRE THE LAST LIGHT. When the rest of the garden fades, asters keep blooming feeding the final bees and butterflies before frost takes the stage. They hold the seasons heartbeat right up to the edge of winter. Why plant asters now early November Seeds need cold stratification to sprout in spring Fall moisture helps them settle naturally Early spring seedlings bloom their first year How to sow seeds Pick a sunny or partly shaded spot Lightly rake or press seeds into bare soil Dont cover they need light to germinate Leave dry stems for overwintering insects 曆 Asters are the seasons last generosity color, nectar, and hope when everything else rests.