Jumpstart Spring with Winter Seed Sowing at The Morton Arboretum

Join gardening expert Natasha Nicholes at The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, from 10 a.m. to noon on January 18 for a hands-on workshop designed to teach participants how to sow seeds outdoors this winter. This workshop, for ages 16 and older, includes crafting mini-greenhouses from reused plastic jugs and learning winter-friendly sowing techniques to jumpstart an early harvest.

During the class, participants will discover which seeds can be planted in winter and the best sowing methods, how to build a mini-greenhouse to take home and ways to avoid common sowing mistakes to ensure a successful growing season.

Participants should bring their own seeds, a cleaned, plastic, gallon-sized jug (such as those used for milk, water or apple cider) and a notebook. Box cutters will be provided for crafting the greenhouses.

Nicholes, executive director of We Sow We Grow, an urban gardening movement, brings her expertise and passion for gardening to help participants get a head start on spring.

Cost: $39. Location: 4100 Illinois Rte. 53, Lisle. For more information or to register, visit MortonArb.org.