WINTER SOWING: Grow a Milk Jug Garden

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Did you know you can sprout seeds in milk jugs during the winter, before it warms up?! It's called Winter Sowing and it's a gamechanger for northern gardeners!

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SUPPLIES NEEDED:

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Seeds to Try:

Luffa Squash Spinach Chard Basil Parsley Sage Thyme Flower Seeds Like Zinnias Marigolds And More!

Basically Anything with a Long Growing Season

INSTRUCTIONS:

2. Cut empty jugs in half.

3. Add soil and seeds.

4. Lightly water.

5. Tape closed and watch for growth and moisture.

FROM THIS to THIS!!!

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Amazing!

Start the tutorial!

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WINTER SOWING: Grow a Milk Jug Garden

Discover How to Get a Head Start on Gardening with Winter Sowing.

Did you know you can sprout seeds in milk jugs during the winter, before it warms up?! It's called Winter Sowing and it's a gamechanger for northern gardeners!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Seeds Soil Empty Milk/Juice Jugs Hot Glue Gun Knife Duct Tape Permanent Marker for Labeling

Seeds to Try:

Basically Anything with a Long Growing Season

Plant seeds that take a long time to reach maturity!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make holes on the bottom with glue gun.

2. Cut empty jugs in half.

CAREFULLY!

3. Add soil and seeds.

The Fun Part!

4. Lightly water.

Almost Done!

5. Tape closed and watch for growth and moisture.

Time to Grow!

FROM THIS to THIS!!!

Highly Successful, Easy Method - Lots of Gardeners Trying This!

TRY IT!!!

Amazing!

In just a few days, or maybe a week or so, you may see sprouted seeds!

Love to Grow!

Start the tutorial!

So Rewarding to Grow from Seed!

GerminatE

SEEDS in Winter!