The Des Moines County Master Gardeners partnered with the Burlington Public Library on Saturday to bring sustainable and attainable winter sowing practices to the community.
Using just cut-up plastic jugs, dirt and plant seeds, attendees were instructed to place the jug directly on the ground outside, allowing the seeds to follow the natural cycle of the weather.
The vice president of the Des Moines County Master Gardeners, Lindsay Dickey, said this method is a low-maintenance way of sowing that protects seeds from washing away or being eaten by wildlife. She also said encouraging people to grow their own food can reduce a person’s carbon footprint and is often more affordable.
This is the first public community event the Master Gardeners have hosted. Dickey said the group wanted to get more people involved with their community, gardening, and the environment.
“There’s sort of a lull period in the winter in Iowa where you’re trapped inside, so it’s kind of nice to be able to come out and think of spring,” she said.
Read the rest of the story in the Tuesday, Jan. 13 edition of The Hawk Eye.
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