Sprout Your Success: A Beginner's Guide to Seed Starting

Get ready to take the first step towards a successful gardening journey! Mark Gostkiewicz, of Tri Gable Lea Farm LLC, will guide you through the basics of starting your own seeds, including:

• The pros and cons of different seeds to start, with a focus on early/cold weather crops.
• The best time to sow seeds indoors and the conditions needed to have them ready to plant outdoors.
• The life cycle of a seed, from dormant to harvest.
• Tips for storing and testing seed viability.
• The structure of seeds and the diverse conditions they need for success.
• DIY methods for creating your own potting soils and understanding store-bought options.
• The best types of pots and trays to use. How to make soil blocks and why they are superior to plastic pots.
• Setting up an indoor grow light system.
• Potting up plants and when to give up and start over.
• Using cold frames, row covers, frost blankets, and cloches to harden off plants and protect them from the elements.

Registration is required to attend this in-person event.