Winter Sowing Demystified: The Easiest Way to Start Seedlings
Description
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuition: $25 Materials: $5
Sliding Scale Payment Options Available
Winter sowing, a method where seeds are sown outdoors during the winter months, has experienced a surge in popularity among gardeners. This technique offers several benefits, including natural stratification, reduced need for indoor space, and earlier blooms or harvests in the spring and summer seasons. Moreover, it aligns with sustainable gardening practices by utilizing natural processes and reducing reliance on artificial means of seed-starting. As more gardeners discover its advantages, winter sowing continues to gain traction as a favored approach for starting flower and vegetable seedlings, as well as initiating native or pollinator gardens.
The Ely Folk School will provide soil and seeds. Please bring a clean, gallon sized, translucent or transparent jug(s) in which to start your seeds.
About the Instructor: Olena Johnson is a well-known figure in foraging circles, having taught several wild mushroom classes at the Ely Folk School. She's also deeply involved in flower and vegetable gardening, with a strong passion for native planting and pollinator gardens. Ready to share her gardening expertise with people of all ages, Olena is excited about teaching gardening classes, where she can inspire others to embrace nature and sustainable living practices.