2021 January This is my first year attempting ‘winter sowing’. I honestly had not heard of starting seeds outside in milk jugs. My lights from Gardener’s Supply are backordered yet again, so starting without lights sounds like a fine plan. The Golden Alexander and Phlox were both listed as “difficult” seeds to start inside so were good candidates for my first jug. Step one was to poke some drainage holes into both the bottom and top of the jug. This is easiest to do while the jug is still in one piece. Discard the lid. Step two was to measure about four inches up from the bottom and cut around the jug leaving a couple inches around the handle still attached. This little hinge lets you tip the top back so you can plant it. Step three was to wet the soil and add it to the bottom of the jug. I was taught wetting the soil first made the process easier and I can see this is true. Step four was to plant the seeds. I neglected to pu...