Winter Seed Sowing in Milk Jugs

Schedule

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115 | Dekalb, IL

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Winter sowing is an easy, inexpensive method of starting seeds outdoors in recycled containers (like milk jugs) during the winter! This creates mini greenhouses that provide natural cold stratification, eliminates the need for grow-lights and hardening off, and results in tough, self-hardened seedlings ready to transplant in spring. This technique is perfect for many perennials, natives, and cool-season vegetables that require a period of cold, moist conditions (stratification) to break dormancy, mimicking nature's timeline for germination.
Bring one or two clean, translucent 1-gallon milk jugs to fill. We’ll provide the seeds and the soil for up to two milk jug planters per family, while supplies last.
This program is for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
For more information, contact Susan at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
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