Wintersown Seed Starting of Wildflowers and Cold-Tolerant Vegetables

Event Information

Date 

January 10th, 2026

Time 

10:00am - 12:00pm

Cost 

$20

Contact 

Lisa Johnson

Phone 

608-224-3715

This class will include a lecture portion on the art and science of germinating wildflower seed using two techniques for the winter-sown method, as well as information on starting cold, hardy vegetable seed in DIY mini greenhouses.

The lecture portion will be followed by a hands-on activity in the Dane County Extension Teaching Garden Greenhouse to practice the techniques covered in the classroom portion. Attendees will leave with print and electronic resources and jugs and coffee filter planters of wildflower seed they have planted, as well as one clear plastic tub DIY mini greenhouse with planted seed.

There are two dates to choose from. Registration is limited; sign up today!

  • Saturday, Jan 10 | 10a-12P
  • Saturday, Jan 24 | 10a-12p

Event Location

UW-Extension, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Madison, WI 53718, USA


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