Winter Sowing Native Seeds, by Michael Keeler / Annual Native Seed Swap
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Seed/Plant Swap Public Restroom Free Public Parking
This event will be held in the Greenhouse/Multipurpose Building located near the east end of the parking lot. Click here to view the Inniswood Metro Gardens map.
Michael Keeler* will explore the benefits of winter sowing, including how it mimics natural processes to enhance seed germination, as well as practical tips on selecting native species, and creating the ideal conditions for successful growth. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the practice, this session will provide valuable insights into cultivating a thriving, native landscape while contributing to environmental conservation.
Following Michael Keeler's presentation, we will have our annual native seed swap:
If you have native seeds to share, please label them with the Latin name and common name to pass along. The seeds don’t need to be removed from the seed head if you aren’t sure how to do it, but don’t leave much stem on the seed heads.
If you don’t have any seeds to bring, no worries. If you are new to native plants or didn't have time to collect seeds, there are ALWAYS plenty from those that do bring them! We love to see "newbies" at our seed exchange! Also remember to bring something to put seeds in such as envelopes, paper bags or containers.
*Michael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background in natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating impactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design approach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological function and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology, Michael creates living landscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable.