Winter Sowing with Dodge County Certified Master Gardener Carol Shirk

Does the thought of starting seeds indoors seem intimidating with the lights, trays, and threat of disease? Then skip that process and go to something much simpler: winter sowing. Winter sowing pioneered around 20 years ago in upstate New York but more and more gardeners are experimenting with it today. Winter sowing is a simple, cost effective, and low maintenance way of starting seeds for the garden. Join Certified Master Gardener Carol Shirk to learn how to get started in this simple and fun way of gardening.  Bring along a clean, one gallon plastic jug to build and take home your first mini greenhouse.  

Carol has gardened for over 65 years and has been a Master Gardener for over 30 years.  Her experience and training will help you as you experiment with this exciting method of starting a new season.

For more information contact the library at 920-669-0762