Winter sowing is an easy garden hack to get an earlier start on spring planting! Here’s some additional tips: -Experiment with different seeds each year. Some varieties do better with this method than others. -If you are expecting heavy snow or ice, you can temporarily move the containers to a sheltered area. -If your potting mix looks dry, gently add water through the top. Be careful not to use a strong stream as it can displace the seeds. -Transplant seedlings when they are 2-4 inches tall. Yo

Winter Sowing is hard to mess up, but here is what I do and my top tips:1. If you don’t have seeds that need cold stratification; you don’t actually have to do this in winter.2. Collect jugs and prep: pull off labels, drill holes (don’t like power tools? Check out my red solo cup reel for the method I usually use) and cut in half almost all the way— leave yourself a little hinge. 2. Moisten soil — potting soil make it yourself orbuy it, but make sure it’s nice a damp3. Try and only plant 4-5 see

Winter sowing in Zone 3: Our experience has shown that using winter sowing in combination with indoor, outdoor, or a greenhouse works better in a cold climate. In our short growing season, we want to start with vigorous seedlings on time to get the best results. Read more in the link below If you live in an area with unpredictable weather (false spring), do not rush with winter sowing, as the weather will change to very cold again and harm seeds that started germinating during the warm spell. #w

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Trying out this cold stratification method from @wintersowing 🌱😁😁 If everything turns out as planned, this will be the absolute easiest method of sowing seeds I've ever tried. On the lineup this year: Moonflower Morning Glory (2 types) Lupine Snapdragon Foxglove (2 types) Echinacea Passion Flower Phlox Lavender Calendula Columbine Hollyhock Black Eyed Susan Chamomile Marigold I'm trying to make the transition to more native flower species while still having a colorful and functional variety.