Master Gardener Session: Winter Seed Sowing In-Person
Winter Sowing: Grow Your Garden Through the Cold!
Discover the simple, low-cost, and eco-friendly gardening method that lets you start seeds outdoors in the middle of winter! Winter sowing uses recycled containers as mini-greenhouses to naturally stratify seeds—no grow lights, no heating mats, and no indoor mess.
In this presentation, you’ll learn:
• What winter sowing is and how it works
• Which seeds are ideal for winter sowing
• How to create your own mini-greenhouses using milk jugs or other containers
• Tips for timing, placement, and transplanting in spring
• Common mistakes to avoid and how to maximize success
Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this method is especially useful for starting native plants, hardy perennials, and cold-tolerant veggies.
Leave with the knowledge and confidence to sow your seeds even when there’s snow on the ground!
- Questions welcome
- Learn more about the Grand Erie Master Gardeners at https://granderiemg.org/
Love this program? Continue learning at home! Check out a resource from the Exploring the Garden book list, featuring books recommended by our Master Gardeners.
Program Policies
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- Date:
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Program Room - Burford Branch
- Location:
- Burford Branch: 24 Park Avenue, Burford, ON
- Audience:
- Adult Older Adult
- Categories:
- Adult Program Older Adult Program