This is a beginner gardener series of eight hours of hands-on instruction to inspire and challenge you to begin or scale up your own garden.

• Reduce your grocery bills
• Connect with nature
• Eat more mindfully and nutritiously
• Increase your family’s food security

Module I: The Essentials
SAT. APRIL 27 & SUN. APRIL 28, 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4 hours)
Topics:
-Why Grow Your Own Food?
-Local Food System Vs Industrial Food System
-Garden Design & Style
-Gardener’s Growing Zone
-Preparing to Grow – Time, Tools, Working with Nature

Module II: The Building Blocks
(Prerequisite: Module I)
SAT. MAY 4 & SUN. MAY 5, 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4 hours)
Topics:
-Crop Planning & Crop Calendar
-Seed Start & Nursery Management
-Pest Management in Urban Garden
-Weed Management in Urban Garden
-Optimizing Soil Health
-Watering & Garden Irrigation Techniques