Gardening Workshops
Welcome to our Spring Gardening Workshop Series
Our workshops and mini courses are designed for the beginner gardener and anyone needing a garden refresher. Owners Rich and Joelle will lead each lass, bringing over 30 years of knowledge, experience and practical advice. Our small group atmosphere allows for personal interaction, so feel free to bring your gardening questions! More workshops may be added throughout the season, so check back regularly for new additions!
How to Grow: Fruit Trees
Saturday, February 28 | 10:30 am
Join us for this informative workshop focusing on fruit tree care and maintenance. Learn pointers on pruning for fruit production, pollination, pest management, harvesting and more. Farm tour and demonstrations included. Please note: this is a walking tour and our fields can be muddy at this time of year.
Cost: FREE
How to Grow: Backyard Berries
Saturday, March 7 | 10:30 am
This workshop will focus on how to grow an assortment of berry plants in your own backyard, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. We offer expert advice on growing, maintaining and harvesting, to ensure an abundant supply of berries year after year. Farm tour and demonstration included. Please note: this is a walking tour and our fields can be muddy at this time of year.
Cost: FREE
Beginner’s Garden Mini Course #1:
Garden Prep & Planning
Garden Prep & Planning
Saturday, March 7 | 12 pm
A successful garden starts before we even start planting… This mini course will focus on planning and prepping your garden, to ensure a bountiful harvest of delicious fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season. Topics include soil amendments, sun exposure, watering needs, garden design and more.
Cost: FREE
Beginner’s Garden Mini Course #2:
Seed Starting 101
Seed Starting 101
Saturday, March 14 | 11 am
Starting fruits and veggies from seeds doesn’t have to be difficult! Learn which varieties are best grown from seed, how to start seeds indoors vs. direct seeding, succession planting and best of all…how to ‘read a seed packet’ to ensure growing success!
Cost: FREE
Beginner’s Garden Mini Course #3:
Kitchen Garden Basics – What, When & Where
Kitchen Garden Basics – What, When & Where
Saturday, March 21 | 11 am
This mini course will teach you all the basics for growing a well-rounded kitchen garden, including how to determine what to plant and when to plant it. These easy concepts will enable you to develop a garden plan that optimizes seasonality, succession planting, incorporating herbs and flowers along with your fruits & veggies and more!
Cost: FREE
Beginner’s Garden Mini Course #4:
Veggie Starts 101
Veggie Starts 101
Saturday, March 28 | 11 am
Let’s face it, some veggies are just better grown from starts… In this mini course, you will learn which plants fall into this category, how to select the best plant starts, how many to buy and how to divide and space them properly. When to plant is also key and we will teach you which plants can be planted early in the season and which to ‘hold off on’ for warmer weather.
Cost: FREE
How to Grow: Tomatoes
Saturday, April 11 | 11 am
Tomatoes are some of the most rewarding veggies (fruits!) to grow…and the easiest…or are they? We will go over the basics of growing tomatoes and some of the challenges of growing this delicious garden staple in our finicky climate. We will also discuss an array of varieties, including heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and saucing tomatoes.
Cost: FREE
