Outdoor Winter Sowing: Video

Get an inexpensive jump start on the growing season.

MATERIALS

Seeds that should not be direct sown… info and seeds online at Prairie Moon and  Wild Seed Project

Translucent containers - Gallon jugs such as milk jugs are preferred. Alternatively, clamshells or clear takeout containers will work.

Potting Mix (organic preferred) - no starter mix or garden soil

Cutting tool - scissors, utility knife &/or awl

Garden marker (not Sharpie)

Plant tags

Duct tape

Spray bottle with water

Bucket to mix soil with water to moisten it

About the presenter

Bea Helft is a certified Master Gardener with the Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension, giving presentations on many horticultural subjects throughout the county.

As a board member of Plant A Row For the Hungry, she is dedicated to educating the community about how to grow vegetables at home, and encourages everyone to donate extra produce to those in need.

Bea is also a member of ReWild Long Island, focusing her efforts on spreading the word about the benefits of planting native plants.

Her other area of gardening interest is experimenting with various composting techniques.

A perennial student, Bea dedicates several hours a week taking courses relevant to gardening.

She enjoys gardening, especially growing vegetables and other edibles, and has turned her suburban backyard into a mini farm.