Learn how to sow seeds of native plants in the winter, to welcome beauty and diversity to your yard in the coming year.

Come join us to learn about the diverse plants that grow here in Maine and their unique seed collection and seed sowing processes. In this workshop, Wild Seed Project staff will facilitate a hands-on exploration of the many steps of growing native plants from seed, and establishing your own diverse, pollinator-friendly garden using seed-grown plants. Each participant will sow two pots of seeds; one to take home with them, and one to stay at Viles Arboretum to add to the Community Seed Garden! Weather permitting, the workshop will begin with a walk to discuss plant identification and seed collection methods. Viles is a longtime partner of Wild Seed Project, and we’re so happy to be back again to offer this workshop together!