Sowing Seeds in the Winter

[Hamline SPROUT]

Here is a cool workshop about setting up mini greenhouses through
recyclables... This would be a great alternative to finding greenhouse
space maybe... We recieved this post through the listserv COMGAR



Title: Sowing Seeds Outdoors in the Winter
Instructor: Michelle Mero Riedel, Master Gardener
Date: Monday, February 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: MSHS Classroom, 1755 Prior Avenue N., Falcon Heights
Register: 651-643-3601
Cost for MSHS members: $15, Non-Members: $25

Love saving money by starting your own plants, but don't have the room
inside? If so, then you'll love winter sowing seeds. Winter sowing is
an inexpensive, easy germination process that uses recyclables to make
mini-greenhouses. The greenhouses are placed outside in the winter and
spring months. Because Mother Nature controls the germination of
winter-sown seeds, plants are hardier than artificially forced indoor
plants. This method is fun, rewarding and takes a much leisurely pace
than inside sowing.

There is an article on the topic “It’s Sow Easy” in our January/
February issue of Northern Gardener by Michelle. News flash: Bobby
and Belinda Jensen will cover the topic this Saturday on their Grow
with Kare segment at 9 am on Channel 11.


Vicky Vogels
Community Outreach Coordinator
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
1755 Prior Avenue North
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
651-643-3601, ext 211
www.northerngardener.org