Imagine planting a seed that was already ancient when the Roman Empire existed A 2,000 year old Judean date seed discovered at Masada was successfully germinated in 2005. The tree, nicknamed "Methuselah," became Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors during the winter months, allowing them to germinate naturally as the weather warms. This technique uses recycled containers, such as milk jugs or Chinese Forget Me Not Flowers 300 Seeds Pk Mid Century Modern 1970's Green U.S. Pottery Flower Pot