You planted your garden.... now what?! In this workshop, you will learn about basic organic garden maintenance. We will cover weeding, mulching, pest & disease identification and management and soil health. We will also talk about succession planting to get the most out of our urban spaces.
How to Gather & Lead a Community Garden Team (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): At the core of each successful community garden is a strong team. Learn to engage the folks […]
In this Intro level Garden Basics workshop, attendees will learn about the basic needs of plants. We will discuss how to choose a garden location, when and how to plant your garden, and different types of plants you can grow! Come with all of your gardening questions!
For centuries herbs have helped people on the journey when trying to conceive and beyond. Knowing which herbs can help at which step of the journey can be empowering. Students will go home with a tea blend.
Community Outreach & Building People Power for Community Gardens (part of the Grow Pittsburgh "How to Start a Community Garden" series - originally created for new garden groups, but now meant for both new and experienced community gardeners): Alongside tending to the garden, building people power is a constant task for community gardens. It can […]
Mushrooms are quick and easy to grow inside any time of year, providing fresh and delicious mushrooms in as little as a month. In this hands-on workshop we will go over the equipment and techniques needed for successfully setting up a simple growing chamber for cultivating mushrooms on straw or other common garden materials. Participants […]
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