Garden Building and Improvement--
“It Begins with the Soil”:
Where to locate
your garden; how cold air currents work in the mountains; building your low
maintenance garden beds and borders; improvement of the soil; compost
combinations—where to find them and how to use them; making compost -
biological soilfeeders; vermiculture; starting your garden the easy way without
rototilling, pulling weeds or digging; weed prevention the easy (and free) way;
irrigation; and pest control.
Poultry Workshops such as “Raising Pastured Poultry for Eggs or Meat" or "Gardening with Guineas”: Housing, care, diet, hatching, brooding, breeding, choosing the best types for your needs, predator problems, composting/sanitation pits, garden pest control and getting your chicken ready for the freezer. Seed Starting: “From Seed to Mature Plant”: From small scale to large scale; how to start different types of seeds; correct growing medium, flats, trays; affordable germination mats; full spectrum lights--the less expensive way. Leave with your properly seeded tray and dome lid to grow on at home. “Cut Flowers in the Organic Landscape”: Learn what flowers and greens to grow in your landscape that can also double for your fresh arrangements indoors. Low-maintenance flower beds and borders and adding soil amendments for proper soil medium. Group Workshop: 10:00—12:00
Catered Luncheon: 12:00--1:00 $50.00 includes Workshop and Luncheon* . Groups of 5-20 *See Luncheon Menu for Entrée Choices and Reservation Information. |