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Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring
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Milk jugs are repurposed as mini greenhouses for winter seed sowing in Westchester County, New York. - photo by AP/Julia Rubin
It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping winds and, perhaps, snow cover? I’m gearing up to sow tomatoes, beets, herbs and zinnias, among others, in a couple of weeks.