2010 Classes. More classes coming spring 2011. Please email urbanedibles@gmail.com to receive an update on classes.
Introduction to Urban Farming
First Class—Saturday April 3, 2010: Crop Planning, Seed Starting and Container Gardening
Second Class—Saturday May 8, 2010: Soils, Bed Preparation and Amendments
Third Class—Saturday June 5, 2010: Organic Pest, Disease and Weed Management
These day-long courses can be taken separately or you can sign up for all three.
All classes run from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring a bagged lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Classes to be held in a 300 square foot organic urban farm. Details to be provided upon registration.
Cost for each class is $50-75 sliding scale. Sign up for all three for $135 for all.
First Class—Saturday April 3: Crop Planning, Seed Starting and Container Gardening
This class will start with a primer on vegetable crop planning, including calculating yields and learning how to rotate crops. Then we will discuss which seeds should be seeded directly in the garden and which can be transplanted. We will make a seed planting soil mix, plant seeds and learn how to transplant them into the garden. Then we will discuss how to care for your seedlings, including watering, fertilizing and providing heat and light for your seedlings. Lastly we will discuss the basics of growing vegetables and herbs in containers. A crop-planning chart will be provided and participants will be able to take home some seedlings.
First Class—Saturday April 3, 2010: Crop Planning, Seed Starting and Container Gardening
Second Class—Saturday May 8, 2010: Soils, Bed Preparation and Amendments
Third Class—Saturday June 5, 2010: Organic Pest, Disease and Weed Management
These day-long courses can be taken separately or you can sign up for all three.
All classes run from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring a bagged lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Classes to be held in a 300 square foot organic urban farm. Details to be provided upon registration.
Cost for each class is $50-75 sliding scale. Sign up for all three for $135 for all.
First Class—Saturday April 3: Crop Planning, Seed Starting and Container Gardening
This class will start with a primer on vegetable crop planning, including calculating yields and learning how to rotate crops. Then we will discuss which seeds should be seeded directly in the garden and which can be transplanted. We will make a seed planting soil mix, plant seeds and learn how to transplant them into the garden. Then we will discuss how to care for your seedlings, including watering, fertilizing and providing heat and light for your seedlings. Lastly we will discuss the basics of growing vegetables and herbs in containers. A crop-planning chart will be provided and participants will be able to take home some seedlings.
Second Class—Saturday May 8: Soils, Bed Preparation and Amendments
This class will cover the basic components of soil. We will analyze soil samples and learn about building healthy organic soil. We will have hands on demonstrations of sheet mulching and double digging techniques to prepare and improve our garden beds. Participants will learn the importance of soil building and increasing organic matter. We will discuss tillage and composting. Lastly we will discuss common soil amendments and organic fertilizers and their purpose and use in the garden.
This class will cover the basic components of soil. We will analyze soil samples and learn about building healthy organic soil. We will have hands on demonstrations of sheet mulching and double digging techniques to prepare and improve our garden beds. Participants will learn the importance of soil building and increasing organic matter. We will discuss tillage and composting. Lastly we will discuss common soil amendments and organic fertilizers and their purpose and use in the garden.
Third Class—Saturday June 5: Organic Pest, Disease and Weed Management
This class will begin with discussing which pests and diseases are most common in our area gardens. We will learn how to identify common insects, diseases and other garden pests. Then we will discuss organic and cultural controls for dealing with pests and diseases. We will also discuss weeds and organic techniques for managing weeds and do some hands on demonstrations in the garden putting our knowledge to work. Informational handouts will be provided.
This class will begin with discussing which pests and diseases are most common in our area gardens. We will learn how to identify common insects, diseases and other garden pests. Then we will discuss organic and cultural controls for dealing with pests and diseases. We will also discuss weeds and organic techniques for managing weeds and do some hands on demonstrations in the garden putting our knowledge to work. Informational handouts will be provided.
These classes are taught by two gardeners with over 25 years combined experience in organic agriculture and horticulture. Catherine Butler is the founder of Urban Edibles Sustainable Garden Systems, and Nik Dyer is the founder of Purple Carrot, a garden education and design company.
