Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement.

Open to patrons 14 years or older.

Opens to out-of-district patrons starting on Monday, December 22nd.

what you’ll do in the workshop

Learn the easy way to sprout native seeds over the winter to jump-start your pollinator garden in the spring.

Have fun, scoop dirt, choose your seeds, meet new people and take home your own, ready-to-sprout seed nursery.

why sow seeds in winter?

Winter seed sowing is a simple way to plant seeds outdoors during the colder months, letting nature do the work. Seeds experience natural freezing and thawing cycles over winter, which break their dormancy, then germinate when conditions are right in spring.

The seeds of many native plants, and some vegetables, need exposure to cold temperatures in order to sprout.

what to BRING

Please bring a clean, empty, translucent or clear gallon size water or milk container.

got questions?

Email us at Midsuffolk-Leads@ReWildLongIsland.org