Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9-11:30 am
Why start your own seeds? Nursery-grown plants are often pot-bound. This root stress can push a plant out of vegetative growth and into early flowering, resulting in reduced size and lower fruit production; seedlings with flowers or fruit are a clear sign of this stress. Homegrown plants typically develop stronger stems, healthier root systems, and greater resistance to pests and disease.
Buying plants also limits genetic and varietal diversity, since nurseries prioritize what ships and displays well. Starting from seed allows you to select varieties based on flavor, disease resistance, and compatibility with your specific soil and growing conditions.
This workshop covers everything you need to know to start your own vegetable and flower seedlings for your garden. Learn when to start your seeds, when to transplant your plants so they don’t become pot-bound and consequently stunted and less productive, as well as when and how to acclimate your plants to the outdoors and plant them in your garden. Timing is key to having a successful garden.
We will show you the equipment and supplies you need and take you through all the steps. There will be hands-on learning as well as a presentation.
This workshop will take place in West Barnstable.
We have a sliding-scale fee system. It costs $32 for us to bring you this workshop. If you feel you can help out another person to come, you can choose to pay $42. If you can't afford the full cost, you are welcome to pay $22.
If the workshop fee is out of reach, please email us—access matters to us, and we’ll do our best to work something out.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9-11:30 am
Why start your own seeds? Nursery-grown plants are often pot-bound. This root stress can push a plant out of vegetative growth and into early flowering, resulting in reduced size and lower fruit production; seedlings with flowers or fruit are a clear sign of this stress. Homegrown plants typically develop stronger stems, healthier root systems, and greater resistance to pests and disease.
Buying plants also limits genetic and varietal diversity, since nurseries prioritize what ships and displays well. Starting from seed allows you to select varieties based on flavor, disease resistance, and compatibility with your specific soil and growing conditions.
This workshop covers everything you need to know to start your own vegetable and flower seedlings for your garden. Learn when to start your seeds, when to transplant your plants so they don’t become pot-bound and consequently stunted and less productive, as well as when and how to acclimate your plants to the outdoors and plant them in your garden. Timing is key to having a successful garden.
We will show you the equipment and supplies you need and take you through all the steps. There will be hands-on learning as well as a presentation.
This workshop will take place in West Barnstable.
We have a sliding-scale fee system. It costs $32 for us to bring you this workshop. If you feel you can help out another person to come, you can choose to pay $42. If you can't afford the full cost, you are welcome to pay $22.
If the workshop fee is out of reach, please email us—access matters to us, and we’ll do our best to work something out.
