Did you get a starter pack native garden from us at the Worthington Farmers Market, the Worthington School District Science Day, the Little Seed Library, or from a student at Linworth? If so, this is the place to get more information and support and to ask questions as we wait for our seeds to sprout in spring.
January 1- Feb 15:
Right now you should be making your winter sowing containers and starting your seeds. Read the Winter Sowing Basics if you haven't started. If you received a Native Garden Starter Pack at one of our events, just make sure it is outside experiencing the winter weather. You don't need to do anything. Check back in mid- February for more information.
Feb 15- March 15:
This is the time when you should start checking on your plants every few days. Depending on the type of seed and the location of your winter sow packs, you may start to see sprouting at this time. If so, just make sure that you remove the lid before your plants hit their head on it. If there is no sprouting at this time, that's okay! Some seeds might not sprout for another few weeks. Just keep an eye on them and make sure that they don't dry out. Spring will be here soon!
March 15- April 15
You should be seeing your seedlings sprout now, and most of you will have opened your containers to give them some light and fresh air. Remember to keep them watered, but don't let them drown in the rain. If that is happening, move them to a more sheltered location. Not every seed wakes up early, so don't worry if your milkweed isn't sprouting yet. If you planted coreopsis or coneflower, you should be seeing sprouts. If you aren't, you may need to move your container to a sunnier spot.
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