Some one tried this last year or year before, but I don’t remember who it was. I think it worked really great. I read about this method on the website: http://wintersown.org/
They also have some free or inexpensive heirloom seeds in small quantities so people can try out other varieties.
I think fanfan tried winter sowing last year.
That's the web site that I read about this technique. I figured I've got nothing to lose and I will let you know if it works. I do hope it doe as it is cheap and easy. My kind of gardening :-)