Join Mariah Wilde from West Coast Plants for a 2.5-hour in-person class on seed starting for the home flower and vegetable garden. March is prime seed starting time for crops like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, peas and lettuce, so winter is the perfect time to learn. Whether it's your first year gardening or you're just looking for some new tips and local connections, this class is timed to get you ready for a successful season and bountiful harvests. Head home ready to plant your own seeds! Topics covered will include: When to start seeds and transplant seedlings Hardiness zones and last frost dates Cool season versus warm season crops What to start indoors versus outdoors Seed variety, family, age, germination rate, planting depth, spacing and days to maturity An overview of seed starting methods, including seed starting mixes, wet paper towel method, winter sowing, direct sowing, cold frames and greenhouses Indoor seed starting demo and practice Seed and seedling light, temperature, water and nutrition requirements Use of heat mats, humidity domes and air fans Comparison of LED and fluorescent grow lights, with an opportunity to see both in use Illuminance meter demonstration to illustrate how light intensity changes with distance from grow lights Cold stratification: what it is and when it's needed Vernalization and tips to avoid bolting Potting up seedlings and moving them outdoors Tips on how to identify and avoid some of the most common issues encountered when starting seeds indoors Succession planting to extend your harvest Seed storage and organization tips Brief overview of seed saving, including isolation distances and hybrid versus open pollinated seeds, so you know which seeds you can save for next year! Expect to leave with a gardening goodie bag, including printed notes, a seed starting calendar and seeds to take home. Class sizes are small, allowing for maximum engagement and a relaxed atmosphere, where all questions are welcome. ***Pre-registration is required*** Instructor: Mariah Wilde, West Coast Plants Event location: Join Mariah at the West Coast Plants nursery at 790 Middlegate Rd, Errington, BC, V0R 1V0. (near Parksville and Qualicum Beach)
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