Winter Sowing

The 6th graders and I are currently preparing all the containers for our winter sowing experience. Each of the 1st-5th graders will have a container they will nurture in the coming weeks. The 6th graders will be "in charge" of the containers and making sure that they are cared for properly. Winter sowing is a process that is supposed to help to strengthen the seeds as they acclimate themselves to the wonderful Wisconsin coldness. Old milk jugs are filled with potting soil and the seeds, then taped shut with the top left off. These jugs are left outside from around the end of February until they germinate in their own time, sometime during the spring months. I am anxious to see if this process will be successful. We are conducting a true experiment that the whole school will watch in anticipation. Wish us luck!