Step by Step Guide to Winter Sowing

1.  Clean chosen containers in soapy water.  You can use milk jugs, soda bottles, deep dish aluminum lasagna pans or deli/cookie/takeout containers with clear lids.  Your choice of container is only as limited as your imagination, however it is important for the container to be deep enough to hold at least three inches of dirt.  If there is not enough potting mix, the soil may dry out and the seedlings may become rootbound.  You will also need to allow enough… Read more

What is Winter Sowing?

In the dead of winter, I dream of playing in the dirt.  Winter is a dreary time for gardeners and springtime seems so far away.  Winter sowing provides a great opportunity to escape the winter doldrums.

What is winter sowing?  Seeds are simply sown in recyclables (milk jugs, soda bottles, etc), and placed outside in the elements.  The containers act as miniature green houses, protecting seeds from animals and harsh weather conditions seeds may encounter when direct sown.  Seeds germinate… Read more

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