Native Plant Series: Winter Sowing

Nature needs your help and it’s as simple as using native plants in your garden! Biodiversity, the variety of all living things necessary to sustain life, is declining because of climate change, habitat loss from increasing urbanization and agricultural practices. Come understand the importance of native plants, how to grow them to welcome pollinators and enhance the beauty of your garden.

Session 2: Winter Sowing

Learn how to wake up your seeds and get them ready to grow! In this hands-on workshop, the Toronto Master Gardeners will show you simple methods of Cold Moist Stratification—a natural process many native seeds need before they can sprout. Limited quantities of seed will be provided for anyone who didn’t join the earlier collecting session.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Session 3: Native Plant Series: Potting Up Seedlings and Plant Exchange – Saturday, June 6, 2026

Previous Session:

Session 1: Native Plant Series: Collecting Native Seed – Saturday, October 25, 2025

About Tina Cesaroni & Pat Concessi

Toronto Master Gardeners, Tina and Pat, are transitioning their home gardens to more natural environments, which includes adding native plants, shrubs and trees. They collect seed each fall and grow native plants from seed for their own gardens and to share with the their communities.

About Toronto Master Gardeners

Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.

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