Jumpstart Native Seeds in January!

Summary: Learn a new technique, the winter sow, for growing our local native flowering perennials from seed. Local Native Plant gardeners, Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn, will make a presentation about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem. Sowing native seeds in winter is an economical way for private homeowners to add native plants to their own yards so that their gardens work to support pollinators in synergy with surrounding properties. New this year we will use a peat-free potting mix, PittMoss, a sustainable alternative to peat containing potting mixes. You will receive PittMoss enough for 5 milk jugs and 5 packets of local native perennial seeds.

When: Jan 15, 2025

Time:21:00 - 23:00

Description

Learn a new technique, the winter sow, for growing our local native flowering perennials from seed.

This is an in-person event but, as a courtesy for those unable to attend, we will have a kit of supplies available during the day for pick up. When you register, please request supplies if you will be remote.

Local Native Plant gardeners, Shelley Trucksis and Jean Milburn, will make a presentation about local native plants and their role in preserving our ecosystem. Sowing native seeds in winter is an economical way for private homeowners to add native plants to their own yards so that their gardens work to support pollinators in synergy with surrounding properties.

Provided:  New this year we will use a peat-free potting mix, PittMoss, a sustainable alternative to peat containing potting mixes. You will receive PittMoss enough for 5 milk jugs and 5 packets of local native perennial seeds.

Bring: 5 one-gallon translucent milk jugs, gloves, sturdy scissors, a small hand trowel, and a box to carry your mini-greenhouses home.
 
Maximum: 24 hands-on participants

Fee: $10.00 per person. Bring with you to drop into the Donation Box.

Email Shelley to register - mtrucksis@gmail.com