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From the Ground Up: Winter Seed Sowing Using Recycled Containers

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SPES-706-4NP

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Presented by Edward Olsen, Extension Specialist, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech

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Looking for a simple way to get a head start on your garden? Try winter seed sowing! Virginia Cooperative Extension Specialist Ed Olsen and Extension Master Gardener Cathy Tignor discuss how you can use those recycled plastic beverage containers sitting in your recycling bin to start seeds! Milk jugs, iced tea containers and lemonade bottles make the perfect mini-greenhouses for this technique.


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Publication Date

June 4, 2025