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Urban Gardener Training

Educational programs to help gardeners build their organic vegetable production skills

New class series for 2012 ~ The Urban Gardener: Organic Techniques for the Whole Year.  See the class list and scheduled locations by clicking the link.

Claire teaching urban gardening techniques. People learning gardening techniques.

Through our Urban Gardener Training Program we offer one-on-one and group education at the location of your choice.  We can teach you right in your own garden so we can focus on exactly what you want to learn and you have the opportunity to use your new skills right away. Perfect for those starting out with a new garden or for existing gardeners who want to delve more deeply into the advanced skills of organic gardening.

We have five different options for trainings ~ download our brochure here!

Topics include:

  • Creating a Garden Plan
    • Crop Rotation
    • Succession Planting
  • Building Soil Fertility
    • Cover Crops
  • Garden Management
    • Weed Management
    • Pest Management
    • Disease Management
  • Spring Garden Prep
  • Mulching
  • Seed & Seedling Selection
  • Proper Watering
  • Harvesting & Post Harvest Handling
  • Ideas for Preserving the Harvest
  • Fall Cleanup

Price: Varies, see brochure above