Beginning Seed Starting (Intergenerational) – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Starting your own seeds can be confusing and stressful if you have never done it before but it is so rewarding! Starting nearly 10 years ago, Gabriella has come so far with her seeds and has learned from so many mistakes. She will be sharing tips that reduce the stress and unknowns most beginners face. Gabriella has found many methods of seed starting and organizing that have improved her garden and seed planting success and will be sharing them in this class.


In this class, students will learn to plant by the calendar, and about seed starting and transplanting. Students will be making newspaper pots, a seed starting mix, and one tray of planted seeds.

Your instructor will provide the following:

• A planting tray
• a pot-making tool to bring home
• newspaper for biodegradable pot-making
• 0.5-gallon mister for watering
• seed starting mix
• variety of seeds to plant in class
• cinnamon to prevent damping off and promote healthy growth
• seed catalogs and books to look through,
• resource list for local and sustainable gardening and seeds

Students are asked to bring:

• A blank 2025 wall calendar
• Sharpie marker 
• Sandwich-size Ziploc bags (at least 10)
• A Tupperware or small bin to hold your seed packets
• A roll of blue painter’s tape
• Optional but recommended: seeds you want to plant at home throughout the sowing season, clothes that can get a bit dirty, or an apron if desired.
• As your class is scheduled over a lunch hour, we highly recommend you bring a lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill level
Beginners are welcome! We will be covering the basics of starting seeds, making seed starting planners, and making biodegradable pots. Participants need to be able to count and dream!

Age Requirement
Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 16-17 can attend with parent permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.  Students between the ages of 10 and 16 may attend, but the student must attend with a parent or guardian.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $95 ($75 for youth)
Materials Fee: $40 ($20 for youth)
Total Cost: $135

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel the class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.