Winter sowing is a low-cost, low-stress way to get from seed to plant; producing hardy, vigorous perennials, herbs, flowers, and annual veggies for your yard and garden!

Using empty plastic gallon containers and other discarded single use vessels, we will create a greenhouse effect; mimicking cold stratification and reducing the effort needed to germinate seeds and getting a solid head start on the growing season. No more grow lights, heat mats, and extended hardening off chores – instead the winter elements will provide an environment for plants to germinate when Mother Nature decides.

Join us to learn how you can get a jumpstart on your growing season with winter sowing!

Starting at the tender age of five, growing veggies and greens with her father, Andy, a self-taught organic gardener, Melissa’s passion for gardening embraces the soil to seed to food journey, impacting nourishment with a focus on healthy cooking/eating and curiosity about preserving both soil and food. Melissa has been tending a kitchen garden for over 40 years, with a focus on medicinal and culinary herbs and flowers along with heirloom veggies, greens, and fruits. She has developed skills in worm casting, composting, and winter sowing. With a 30-year career devoted to health & well-being, the move to create Fennel & Frog is rooted in supporting well-being in a time of chaos and uncertainty. Melissa’s deep belief in the healing power of nature and outdoor spaces is central to her approach. She has an MBA and completed the Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) with Bill Wilson at Midwest Permaculture. She has also practiced & taught meditation, mindfulness, and yoga for over 30 years.

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