Whether you’re new to native gardening or a seasoned grower, winter sowing is a fun way to jump-start your 2026 garden while helping pollinators and restoring habitat.
Hosted by Worcester Native Plant Initiative check out one of these 3 events!
January 11 | 12–4 PM
Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center
3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester
January 15 | 9–11 AM
American Legion Hall
32 School St, Sterling
January 24 | 12–4 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester
140 Shore Drive, Worcester
What to Expect:
Learn step-by-step how to winter sow native plants in repurposed plastic jugs
• WNPI will provide free seeds for 3 native species
• Additional seed packets available for purchase
• Each seed envelope includes enough seed to sow two plastic jugs
• Soil and all tools will be provided
What to Bring:
• Clean, translucent gallon milk jugs. Please bring three, two to bring home and one to donate back to the Initiative.
• Your curiosity and enthusiasm!
