SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Growing native plants from seed is a good way to pass on a plant’s hardiness and adaptive qualities to the next botanical generation. Fall and winter are often the best times to sow seeds of native plants.

People can learn more about sowing native plant seeds at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online program Native Plants: Seed Sowing Basics. This virtual program will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 19. This program will not be recorded. People can register for this program at:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/210726

At this program, MDC Naturalist Jordi Raos will discuss the best times to sow native plant seeds. She will discuss seed bed preparation and sowing techniques. She will also have information on how to collect and store native seeds for the next growing season. This program is for all ages.

Though this program is free, registration is required to participate. Use the link above. Registrants must provide an e-mail, so a program link can be sent to them. This program will include a chat-based question-and-answer period where participants can interact with the presenter.

Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding in-person and virtual programs. A listing of these programs can be found at mdc.mo.gov/events.