Nurture Seeds and Soil
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Details
- 10/12/22
- 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- $0 – $25
- All Ages
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Categories
- Outdoor
Event Description
Despite what our rushed society implies, late fall is a time to slow down and prepare for a long, rejuvenating winter rest.
During this class, we will explore the best practices for putting our gardens to bed and how these gardening activities can be applied to our lives for mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Seed-saving, weeding, mulching and cover-cropping will be practiced through fun, hands-on activities.
Organic methods will be learned; no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers will be discussed.
You are invited no matter your level of gardening experience. All are welcome.
Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.
CAN YOU LEAVE A LITTLE EARLY?
We realize the class may be a little late in the day. The first hour covers core concepts and the last half hour is hands-on practice. Please feel free to leave after the first hour if you need to get home.
THINGS TO BRING
- Clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty
- Gloves and a hat (optional)
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.
This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a 20% discount for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Grow Magical Garden Memories registration.)
Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATOR
Taught by Fred Meyer, permaculture designer, Master Gardener and Grandma’s gardening apprentice. Fred’s years of gardening and garden design experience will help answer your questions about specific challenges and opportunities in your garden.
LOCATION
We meet at the Edible Classroom on the south side of the Robert A. Lee Community Center, 220 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City.
COVID-19
The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.