Winter Sowing Vs. Traditional Seed Starting + Potting Herbs! 🌿🌱🪴 // Garden Answer

[@christinefunk3208]

Thank you, Laura! I really appreciate this slowed down, 'show me how to do it' approach. It helps me so much! I didn't have great success the first time I tried winter sowing, but now I want go and try it again!!

[@jackierowe7442]

Thank you for repeating the Winter sowing method. I didn't have much luck doing this last year but by you repeating your tutorial I realized that I may have used seed starting soil and may have not had big enough drainage holes and use masking tape instead of packing tape! So I need to try again! As a Gardner you never give up! Love Douglas and Russel! Russell is so funny. My cat sleeps on the arm of my leather couch straddling with a front and back leg on each side! Looking forward to what you do with your herbs that you planted.💚

[@WaterisJoy]

Why is it so satisfying and relaxing watching Laura and Russell pot plants and seedlings?

[@sharronr]

So exciting to see roses grown from seeds. I have only experienced bare root.

[@lauraelijah7876]

I just watched your 10 year video! So amazing, and congratulations on 10 years! What I find amazing and fascinating is that I didn't realize, and probably most of us didn't, is that the "KZbin Channel" dream was Aaron's dream and not Laura's. I think we all assumed this was Laura's idea, and Aaron was the supportive spouse that got roped into being behind the camera and now in front of the camera sometimes too! ❤ love that you guys are so supportive of each other that we had no idea who was really the one behind the idea of "a KZbin channel " 😂❤

[@LindaKrippel]

The 10 year video is amazing! I've watched it twice! It's so moving to see how far they've come and accomplished.

[@katekitiya8632]

I love winter sowing! I noticed winter sowing plants are stronger and grow faster than ever.

[@JeanneKinland]

Last year I grew those Fox Glove flowers via winter sowing method and I got about 2 dz. plants in one milk jug. I potted them up and planted them in the flower garden. They all survived and bloomed the first year.

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

I love it when you start seeds in the milk jugs!! I feel like it says, "Spring is here." 😊

[@nashnash7997]

Months away from spring lol

[@RachelTsTime]

@@nashnash7997just let her have her moment. The anticipation and preparation of spring is better than just waiting for it in a yucky winter.

[@di4085]

Yes it may be months away but something to look forward to.

[@LindaKrippel]

@@nashnash7997 It may be a way away, but seeing seedlings being planted now, helps us get through these dreary, COLD, snowy days of winter, showing us the season WILL change and bring us what we've been waiting for.

[@robingrunzweig1880]

i love the validation from Laura that no matter what else is going on in the world; the seasons are on course!! spring is coming with that hope of renewal... the innovation of gardeners is amazing, isn't it? who was the first person who looked at an empty jug and said, huh.. i could start seeds in that!! 🤩 gardeners are gonna find ways to grow and bloom no matter what else is going on... we stay on course 🥰 love watching the beginning of seed planting time, can't wait to see how they do.. and those herbs are just beautiful... thanks for the inspiration to always keep looking forward 💕💕 Russell looks like he's feeling better and Douglas looked mighty comfy in his little spot on the burlap... what a cozy greenhouse... 🥰❤thanks for the video!! 🥰❤

[@maryslack205]

This is the year! You have inspired me to finally start some winter sowing jugs and get my garden workshop in order. And your potted herb collection motivates me to start some herb seeds that I already have on hand and maybe some extra for a couple friends. Thank you for your continuing gardening inspiration🌿🌱🪴

[@beckymattsmom4556]

Can't wait to try some seed starting!!! Thank you for your videos & information!!!! Congratulations on your #1 Spot on the Viewer's Choice poll on Hooked and Rooted. Much deserved!

[@Kelly_B_]

I've just been inspired to go through my seed stash!!! I'm in Minnesota, so I will probably wait a bit to start, but it's always going through my mind!!! Starting in February, I work for a family run nursery and I get to plant seedlings for 3 months!! My favorite job ever!!!!

[@bridgeth7961]

I’m in MN too. Is your nursery near the Twin Cities?

[@maureengee364]

Great seed starting. Can hardly wait to see them come up. Time for an antiquing road trip with Mum and Monica’s. Fun day out.💯💯💯🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@michaliareeton3247]

Great video today on seed planting. Just love these videos it means spring around the corner. And gets you ready for new seasons in garden.

[@Pearl-zf3qk]

Love watching Laura with the game of "Spot The Cat". :)🐈‍⬛🐈

[@WaterisJoy]

The kitties are everything!

[@GardenHappy]

I agree Pearl…. Her cats are my favorite part of the video! 😊👍❤️ Liz

[@t5andersDH]

Milk jugs work great for perennials and shrub cuttings too 😊 Usually you just need one node above the soil and one below, but sometimes I have extra nodes to make sure roots take. I like to take cuttings in late fall. Although shrubs take lots of time to get big, I used it as an inexpensive way to start a boxwood and azalea hedge ❤

[@GardenerPhyl]

Seed starting is the cure to the winter blues! Early for me in zone 4a, but thank you for reminding me to dig out my seed collection and see what I have on hand - always an exciting project.

[@gerardinescanlon1486]

You look so happy when you are doing something you love

[@susanhaynes4502]

It never gets old. Great show.

[@callikohl5698]

I use the winter sowing method for all the brassicas that I plant, like broccoli, cabbage, and brussel sprouts. Love this method. I was in town yesterday and picked up 3 new houseplants. An ivy, a begonia, and a beautiful wrinkly-leafed, purple plant that just says, "waffle plant" on the tag. I need to do some research on this one. My wintersowing is started, and I have my peppers stated in seed trays. I love this time of year.

[@krissy1740]

I winter sow everything! Perennials, annuals, warm weather crops. I usually sow everything in March in smaller containers put in clear tote with lid with holes.

[@LindaKrippel]

Thank You for showing us winter sowing again this year! I have to give it a try. It's encouraging to see it's that time now. We are soooo cold here, we need to know spring will come. Just takes longer for some of us unfortunately.

[@WandaLohr-xp6xx]

Lovely day in the greenhouse

[@ankebenkert]

in Germany, we add winter savory into our green beans or green bean soup. Delicious!!!!

[@gpswatching]

Interesting recipe. I will try it. Thanks

[@anndrinkard3515]

Can’t wait to see the roses in the milk jugs , such a cool way to start seeds !

[@cathymcquinn9113]

Russell is the best supervisor 🐱

[@WaterisJoy]

He loves Laura. So glad he likes to hang around.

[@CristiShirk]

Love my herb garden and being able to use fresh herbs when cooking.

[@PatriciaAShelton-no6cq]

Always look forward to your winter sowing of seeds to have a variety of plants ready to be planted out in the landscape after hopefully chances of frost is over. Seeds are for sure a lot less expensive than purchasing even small containers of plants at the garden centers. I for the first time did the milk jug containers for several varieties of flowers. Had over three hundred plants,counting the ones i did in trays with the plastic covers. All did very well. I had so many i could share with my daughters. I planted many that will self seed,so it's a wait and see thing this year and hope they will come up voluntarily. I've learned so much from watching your channel. Your Channel is number one when wanting to learn about gardening ,plus decorating an arrangements. I copy a lot of your container pots and landscaping ideas but on a much smaller scale. An it works.

[@Thisistexasgardening]

Seed starting season is so exciting!! Winter be gone!

[@melindaowens1144]

Laura, I really enjoy your detailed instructions. I learn so much!

[@kebergify]

Well, now I need to get my seed starting supplies ready! I always get some side-eye looks from the nursery when I ask too early for the seed starting mix...but its time!!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration, Laura!

[@di4085]

You are one step ahead of everyone else. About Lowe's has their supplies out already and starting to put their patio furniture out.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🥰

[@BarbaraBiele]

Loved this video. Have been gardening for 65 years and Never heard of starting roses from Seed. Laura, would you please do a whole video on just cyclamen. They are so beautiful but seem to be easy to kill. Thank you so much.

[@beckietharp9974]

So watching you start your seeds, I ordered the mister from your store. I have thought about it for years…I mean YEARS! I bit the bulletin and will now have one of my own. I know as soon as my mom and sister see it, they will want one too. Thanks for another great video…love the inspiration you give to everyone and cherish the inspiration you give me. Love from south Texas, zone 9!

[@susiethomas6032]

I didn’t notice any outside noise because I thought it was the tinnitus in my ears, until I heard a hammer 🔨 sound 😂 Honestly I don’t hear much other noise because I’m just watching and listening to you Laura. 😊

[@sherylemoore8626]

I've got poppy seeds I want to try with the winter sowing method. Thank you for the inspiration and education!

[@h7opolo]

good luck. may your garden bloom spectacularly.

[@cathybranly1839]

It's so nice you have the greenhouse to work in. I want to get my hands into some soil and start planting! It's on my calendar for next week. 😊

[@dianeb95]

Definitely going to try this for my straw flower seeds once we get a day in the 40s here in PA.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning!🌻🐝

[@HelloConnect22]

Luv everything ❤️ happy almost springtime 🤞

[@anmlvr05]

Fun ! Can’t wait for the table top fountain on a crummy day.

[@laurabosma3371]

Great video. I’m trying winter sowing this year. Wish me luck!

[@jeanbrewer576]

Good morning Laura Wow that's going to be a great show in the Summer, thanks for sharing, have a great rest of the day 😊👋

[@teresafarrell1411]

I love this! I kniw what I'm doing this week😅

[@s.barlow7062]

I’m going to give this method a try this year. Thanks , Laura.

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you Laura! 🌱🌱🌱🪴

[@amywatkins9309]

Last season, my compost apparently didn't get hot enough to cause the tomato seeds to become sterile. I had four of the most amazing volunteer tomato plants!

[@dalemink7631]

I will do some winter planting!

[@di4085]

Wanted to share that in November I had planted my leftover Amaryllis bulbs but was only growing green leaves even though I had put them in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks. So I ordered some new bulbs around Christmas time but was going to wait to plant them until the end of January but discovered that they were starting to grow even though I didn't have them in soil. In a few days they will be blooming which will be something to look forward to going through this cold season.

[@Candice122222]

Hi! If you guys have any friends or family who know nothing about gardening you should have them on when you do videos where you're teaching us how to do little projects like winter sowing, so they could ask the questions you guys would never think of. Thanks!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🌱I am excited to get the 2025 season started! 😃🌱🌿

[@clareyoung7791]

Thanks to you I have just completed my first ever winter sowing experiment 🤞. I always find the hardest part of gardening to understand is "watering", too much v to little. I live in south east England. Although most people think it always rains in England it seems to be changing. How long will the containers be ok for with no rain? Two weeks? Longer? If it rains for a couple of days in the month would that be enough? Thank you for all you do to help us beginner gardeners. If it wasn't for you my garden would still be a boring rectangle of grass with a few shrubs round the sides, now it has an array of borders that enclose the garden on all sides and even a small pond. Thank you for giving me the courage to just have a go! I always thought gardening was too complicated but turns out it's just a case of trial and error and an enormous amount of joy when it works.

[@deelite2356]

You saw that in the jugs, she leaves the top open. You will notice that moisture will form on the inside. Once you see little to no moisture, it will be time to water. Also, feel the weight at first while watered. Afterwards, you can test the weight & if lighter...it needs water. If you use another container, be sure to put holes on the bottom for drainage & on the top to receive rain, snow or hand watering.

[@Sherr-q8y]

I, like you, enjoy putting my hands in the dirt, even in the winter. This planting season I am trying something new to me..... I am not going to use the cell containers in the trays. Plant seeds like your jug sowing method but in a tray, with the ease of transplanting when needed.

[@SueChitwood-eq5js]

I was wondering if I could start winter sowing!! Now I know!!! Thanks!!

[@kathy8832]

Good morning! This was very helpful. Love the herbs, need to get some and plant.

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Love New Life in planting seeds awesome always enjoy watching you 💞👀💟❣️

[@VirginiaInezBrittain-vg3]

I want me, a green house so bad. Just to sit in. ❤ you are using your bare hands, super cool. Some cooks use gloves. ❤❤

[@Brenda-fp5te]

Love watching you this time of year. Gets me motivated & refreshes my memory on seed starting. Thank you

[@marlysray8683]

Any chance you will have your seed starting green tray at your warehouse? Would love to have one.

[@Riverwalker44]

Gooood morning everyone! 😊

[@janettefisher256]

I luv the herb garden , thank you !

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

I love your videos and have followed for years. I never had success planting oregano in a mixed pot because they don't need as much water.

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

Winter sowing method looks like fun and easy. Spring is coming!

[@sandrasykes3026]

❤️❤️❤️ to hear the words “Sew seeds…!”

[@MI_FlowerGirl]

I can't wait to see how those rose seeds do!

[@patriceg1100]

Just tried winter sowing this year. Keep your fingers crossed! 😂😂😂

[@angelenekuchta3953]

I just luv watching your videos. So inspiring ❤

[@hc3021]

Roses from seed! Why did I never think this was possible? Do you have a source for those seeds? I’d love to try. ❤

[@deborahplyler6528]

I love the idea of planting herbs in a pot I planted rosemary and mint in pots, I love the smell of mint in the house, I may have watered the plant too much the leaves are brown.

[@myvideos6195]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤'s for Russell.

[@amysgardenstead2879]

The hardest part of winter sowing is remembering to plant them out in the spring. I also use potting soil not seed starting mix so them have some nutrients to grow with and they don’t dry out as fast.

[@michelesimpson2237]

Doing a lot of seed starting. Zone 9 Austin.

[@gailagnello8159]

Great job Laura 👏

[@GardenHappy]

Thanks for the great seed starting information! Watching Russell is always a highlight to your videos! 💙💚💛🧡💜 Liz

[@101half7]

Our neighbors are going to think we are crazy because I have 50 4-gal water jugs from our water dispenser ready for winter sowing! Our backyard is going to look like a science project!

[@venusgarden959]

Amazing video❤❤

[@bettyharvath5217]

Good morning from Delaware Garden Answer friends.

[@jeanhecker4533]

Good morning

[@CherylMiller-df6ui]

Good morning from Florida

[@sallypoppema9575]

I wish it would warm up here. My lisianthus seeds have not come up yet and it's been 2 weeks. ​@@CherylMiller-df6ui

[@prayonkreutz2398]

So you have to start foxglove like an annual? Do you think you'll need to move the greenhouse when your new neighbors build their pole barn shop?🤔 You have so many new areas to develop. Will you be starting seeds for those areas? Are you going to use winter gem boxwood to line the walkway by the front yard fountain? If you get a ton of moisture, where is a good place to put the seed jugs so they don't drown?

[@eugemerl6578]

Watching from Missouri ❤🙌🙏🏼💛

[@lilygirl2719]

Where is the pretty, wooden planting tray that you made for the Hartley? That was so beautiful.

[@timothykrott7248]

Laura, Have Aaron buy a battery powered soldering iron. They work great for putting drain and air holes in anything plastic. Heats up quick, cools down quick. Mine uses 2 Batteries. Much safer than a knife.

[@StaceyFernandes-ek9ks]

Laura, please give updates on the old pelletized seeds that you used. The reason is I have some and I’m really considering tossing them but part of me just wants to try it and I know you’ll say just try it but I would love to see how yours did Stacey from Philly

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@cookiescott2165]

Love when you do seed starts. Should I put dates on the jug to keep track? Lovely seed crop. Have not heard anything on chickens? 🐓Are they keeping warm? Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@chrisrfan]

Going to be starting my winter sowing next week! I’m so excited! Question…do you ever use vermiculite in the winter sowing jugs?

[@cortonaprivate4252]

Please make a potting tray!

[@kandyharris2195]

Nice refresher video on seed starting, I can't wait to use my sprayer I gifted myself for Christmas 😉. Question; I thought herbs didn't like to be fertilized, can you explain ? Thanks. Happy Gardening 👩🏼‍🌾

[@MrTravis]

Good Morning! I love planting herbs in the dead of winter but I have a hard time finding them. My grocery store, Kroger, has some live herbs in the produce section and generally good pricing. Another thing I love to do is add chives in the center of the pot surrounded by the herbs. It makes for such a nice display when the chives start to bloom when we are so thirsty for color! Stay warm everyone, from Virginia!

[@dotw2172]

Omg chives as a centerpiece is such a good idea! Thank you!

[@Katsimagination21]

Rose seeds are something I never even thought to plant ! I thought rose hips were the seed ? Or are there multiple seeds inside the hips?.. Can’t wait to see them grow ! 😊

[@albertnett7864]

Fun to watch.

[@GenieAdams-wp8zr]

Have you tried the seed starting method called a seed snail? You use a water permeable fabric (about 10-12 in. tall), add potting soil in a layer, sow seeds along one edge, then roll it up (jellyroll style) and tape the ends. Place the seed side up and water in. You put them outside like you would for winter sowing.

[@deelite2356]

I've seen it done in a foam roll...more sturdy. 😊

[@gatheredbydesign]

Hi Laura! Have you ever used vermiculite with winter sowing? We live in a very dry area in Colorado, so I was wondering if that would help with moisture control? Thank you for all of your amazing videos!! I’ve been watching since 2020 and I’ve learned so so much! ❤

[@flowersformyfamandfriends1420]

My brain isn't working, but you guys should sell that tray you dump your soil in. I can't remember what they call it. I couldn't find it on gardener's supply.. but I couldn't remember what they call it either 🤪. But I think about it every time you use it on your videos so I'm betting other people are thinking the same thing

[@dianequist835]

Amazon has them ....

[@krishohman750]

They are called potting trays. Lots of different sizes on Amazon or elsewhere online depending on your space and other needs.Home Depot and Walmart carry them too. Treat yourself!

[@angiebrockett7621]

New Gardner in Ohio: Question: What are your thoughts on making your own soil blocks vs seed trays?

[@dianequist835]

She doesn't care for soil blocking.

[@corinnemontgomery8325]

I am excited to see how the roses turn out. I’m not sure how jug sowing would do here in upstate NY. Anyone on here try it in the area of Rochester?

[@GardenKath]

Winter sowing can be done anywhere that gets a winter.

[@careydrehle9727]

I’m excited to give the winter sowing method a try this year. I’m wondering why you didn’t put vermiculite over the top of those seeds. Is it not needed because they are outside?

[@nashnash7997]

Yes because they're outside. No need to do that when outside

[@dianebeltz193]

Question about winter sowing - would this work in a zone 9b? Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Enjoy your videos!

[@JoyceWilson-ov5kh]

I am going to try some collected Grama grass seed and cross my fingers they take off in the water jugs. Side note the deer in my yard have pulled the cyclamen in my outdoor planters out…so think I might need to rearrange them to somewhere safer.

[@doctim53]

The only problem I’ve ever had with winter sowing is separating the seedlings. I have found that using small biodegradable pots in the bottom of the jug solves the problem

[@tonirice7630]

Do you still use the soil mixing tray you made out of wood a while back?