Field Notes No. 13 — Winter Sowing Native Plants from Seed

Hello Reader, Our house isn't finished yet, but that doesn't mean I have to wait to start preparing the garden. This winter, I'll be sowing a fair number of seeds, particularly perennials and native plants that benefit from cold-moist stratification. Growing from seed is an affordable way to introduce unusual plants to your garden. It also requires patience. A lot of perennials won't bloom in their first season, but the process offers a great understanding of how plants grow. Starting now...