Dec Meeting - Winter Sowing Workshop

Winter Sowing is an approach for starting seeds that need cold stratification. The jug acts as a mini greenhouse, and seeds emerge in the spring when they are ready. Its a fun set it and forget way to start plants!

Special guest, Becky Gutzman, will be leading us through the process. Becky is a master gardener and retired extension educator for UW-Extension in Columbia and Dodge counties. She presented the topic at the 2025 Garden Expo.

We Will Supply:

Potting mix, duct tape, tools, seeds (from our library), snacks

Please Bring:

• Milk Jug (1/2 or 1-Gallon). Any clear or translucent, rigid container that can function as a mini-greenhouse will work. Milk jugs are considered the best container to winter sow seeds in because they’re cheap, nicely sized, widely accessible, and easy to reuse.
• Favorite Seeds (or you can peruse the seed library we will have available)
• Gloves (optional)
• Your coffee or beverage of choice (optional)

Links to learn more about winter sowing:

• Epic Gardening Article
• Farmer's Almanac Article
• Grow Veg Video