Left to their own accord, seeds would drop to the ground in late summer or autumn, survive winter, then germinate when the ...

Typically, winter sowing can begin any time after the winter solstice, though you may have the best results if you adjust slightly for your USDA hardiness zone. In Zones 6 and warmer, you can ...

Hydrate bare root plants before planting by soaking the roots in a bucket of water for at least two hours, but no more than 24 hours. Dormant container-grown trees and shrubs can also be planted in ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.

so I thought I might full-on mimic nature and direct-sow in the middle of winter. Market and home gardeners of old practiced various versions of winter sowing. Solar greenhouses, cellar or sunken ...

So, what’s a gardener to do with no sign of spring in sight? We winter sow, of course! Winter sowing is precisely what its name suggests: sowing seeds during the winter months. Technically ...

The Hill City Master Gardeners are here with step-by-step instructions to make winter sowing easy, so you can plant and prepare for a thriving spring garden! Emily gets the details.

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the ...