Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
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Vegetable Seed Starting

  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home! Save money, get your garden started early, and enjoy the wondrous and exciting process of seed germination and plant growth throughout the winter. We'll discuss when to start your seeds, tool options, and using different pots including upcycled containers. Virtual attendees will be actively included, and in-person attendees will leave with herb and/or vegetable seeds started in upcycled containers.

Shōshe Cole is a Master Gardener, homesteader, planetary geologist, and educator. She completed her Master Gardener training in 2014 while finishing her PhD at Cornell studying rocks on Mars using space robots; virtual and hybrid meetings have

Fee

$0-$40/person sliding scale, pay what you can afford

Register

https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1nf8wxg0qsrate/

Contact

Marissa Nolan
Horticulture Team Lead
mn623@cornell.edu
607-272-2292 x194

Location

This event is online

Location

CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555

Last updated December 10, 2025

 

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