Easy, affordable winter seed starting

Winter sowing allows gardeners to start transplants from seeds outdoors using recycled items. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com
Winter sowing allows gardeners to start transplants from seeds outdoors using recycled items. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix, and start planting seeds.

Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.

You’ll save money on equipment and time tending the seeds and seedlings. Just transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard-to-find transplant…