Urban Food Growing Workshop Series - Spring 2017
St. Augustine Church with adjacent Community Garden
Learn to grow your own food and eat out of your garden all summer long! The Urban Food Growing series provides you with strategies and tips to maximize your space and build good soil to grow healthy plants. Learn how to conquer some challenges such as weather, bugs and weeds and feel proud of the organic, homegrown food you put on the table.
The Urban Food Growing workshop series is held at St. Augustine's Anglican Church. The workshops take place indoors with some opportunities for outdoor show and tell in the adjacent Sunshine Community Garden as the weather permits. The timing of the workshops is intended for participants to learn and take action soon after each class.
Location: St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton Map
Time: 7-9 pm
Next class: June 1: Garden Companions, Bugs and Weeds (see more below)
The Urban Food Growing workshop series is held at St. Augustine's Anglican Church. The workshops take place indoors with some opportunities for outdoor show and tell in the adjacent Sunshine Community Garden as the weather permits. The timing of the workshops is intended for participants to learn and take action soon after each class.
Location: St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Rd, Edmonton Map
Time: 7-9 pm
Next class: June 1: Garden Companions, Bugs and Weeds (see more below)
Registration: $42 per workshop
Secure Bank Transfer E-transfer Option
Credit Card Payment Eventbrite link
Bring: Notebook/pen for taking notes - additional handouts with key info are provided.
Appropriate clothing for potential outdoor component.
Questions? For inquiries about the workshop series, please Contact me.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Secure Bank Transfer E-transfer Option
Credit Card Payment Eventbrite link
Bring: Notebook/pen for taking notes - additional handouts with key info are provided.
Appropriate clothing for potential outdoor component.
Questions? For inquiries about the workshop series, please Contact me.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Testimonials
[The best part was] “Learning from someone who has experience in a similar area, i.e. small city gardening” V.T., participant 2015
“For me your method of teaching was perfect. Some powerpoint, some hands on showing us with letting us get our hands into it, along with a support binder of material and references to continue to go back to.“ Wendi Weir, participant 2015
"I`ve gone from knowing nothing about gardening and having no garden, to creating two 4x10 garden beds and friends/neighbors, assuming that I`m highly educated in the area of gardening, asking me for advice. It's been a fun, educational and adventurous course. " Dixie Saint-Martin, participant 2013
Lisa's bounty in 2014
Workshop Descriptions
March 14: Container Growing
Growing food in containers is a great solution for small spaces, balconies and decks. Claudia will help you sort out the many choices of materials; including containers, soil, fertilizer, and plants you can grow. We will also discuss when to start your seeds and plants for the coming season.
April 11: Preparing Your Garden – Soil and Seeds
Proper garden beds and healthy soil are the key to happy plants. We will discuss location, soil conditions and different types of garden beds. This session includes info about seed selection and planting techniques for indoors and out. We will start some seeds as well.
May 2: Extending the Season for Longer Harvest
Learn to plan and implement techniques to have a longer harvest; row covers, cold frames, bucket garden or earthbox and fall planting. This session includes tips, challenges and opportunities related to a short growing season.
May 16: Transplanting and Garden Care
Give your plants a good start in the garden with proper protection and support. Learn about hardening off your seedlings, fertilizer use, compost and compost worms. The plan is to also take a look at the community garden’s rainwater harvesting system.
June 1: Garden Companions, Bugs and Weeds
Be prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly. We’ll hunt down some critters and discuss what action is appropriate. The session includes suggestions for helpful companions and how to deal with plants that are not as welcome.
March 14: Container Growing
Growing food in containers is a great solution for small spaces, balconies and decks. Claudia will help you sort out the many choices of materials; including containers, soil, fertilizer, and plants you can grow. We will also discuss when to start your seeds and plants for the coming season.
April 11: Preparing Your Garden – Soil and Seeds
Proper garden beds and healthy soil are the key to happy plants. We will discuss location, soil conditions and different types of garden beds. This session includes info about seed selection and planting techniques for indoors and out. We will start some seeds as well.
May 2: Extending the Season for Longer Harvest
Learn to plan and implement techniques to have a longer harvest; row covers, cold frames, bucket garden or earthbox and fall planting. This session includes tips, challenges and opportunities related to a short growing season.
May 16: Transplanting and Garden Care
Give your plants a good start in the garden with proper protection and support. Learn about hardening off your seedlings, fertilizer use, compost and compost worms. The plan is to also take a look at the community garden’s rainwater harvesting system.
June 1: Garden Companions, Bugs and Weeds
Be prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly. We’ll hunt down some critters and discuss what action is appropriate. The session includes suggestions for helpful companions and how to deal with plants that are not as welcome.
Here is what Sophie did with her garden in Spring and Summer of 2014!
About Wild Green
Claudia Bolli grew up on a farm and was raised on homegrown food. She loves sharing her passion for permaculture and gardening with others. To find out more, please visit About Me.
Claudia Bolli grew up on a farm and was raised on homegrown food. She loves sharing her passion for permaculture and gardening with others. To find out more, please visit About Me.