A New Gardener Boot Camp - ONLINE
Are you a blank slate when it comes to starting your very own garden? Worried about ending the growing season with a pile of dead plants and sad vegetables? Join us online for sessions packed with answers to all those looming and mysterious gardening questions. Get started on the right foot this year with all of our best beginner classes, carefully designed to equip you with all the tools you need to master that garden once and for all!
How this works:
This program is held online in a virtual, self-paced format designed for you to complete at your own pace with a live Q & A session held through Zoom.
Timeline:
Friday, April 19th Course registration closes
Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. MST- Course directions and course videos sent to participants via email
Participants will have one week to watch all four courses
Saturday, April 27th at 10 a.m. MST- Live Q and A with all three instructors via zoom
Video will be available to re-watch for 14 days following the Q and A
Students are encouraged, but not required to attend the live Q & A session. The Q & A session replay will be available the Tuesday following the live program at the same link used to view the course content.
Class Recordings:
Garden Planning 101 Where do I Start?
This beginners class takes you step-by-step through the process of laying out a plan of attack for your garden! Whether you are starting with a blank slate garden or working with an old, outdated garden this class gives you the basics on where to start. It covers needs and planning tools for raised beds, container gardens and in-ground vegetable gardens. We discuss the basics of garden locations, sun requirements, water needs, starting from seed, transplanting and the basics of planning the organization of perennials and annuals, trees and shrubs. This class is the perfect fit for anyone needing to understand how the garden works together as a whole.
Soils 101
Soils are always the first place to start when building a beautiful garden. This class covers the best management practices for building your soil for in-ground beds, containers and raised beds. It discusses the basics of composting as well as demonstrate the value of soil testing.
Beginning Vegetable Gardening
If you have never planted edible plants or had little success at growing your own vegetables, our instructor walks you through the ABCs from planning, soil preparation, crop selection, watering, fertilizing, pest protection, and harvesting your first vegetable garden. We cover tips on the most popular vegetables to grow, including leafy salad greens, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and more. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully do each gardening task and take home a planting guide that helps you through the entire growing season.
Annuals and Perennials for Color in the Garden
Plants provide the backbone of the garden with vibrant colors, textures, and forms that weave together to create your own personal oasis. Learn the basics of perennials, annuals and biennials, how to make the best selections for your garden and how to best maintain your plants throughout the season. From the traditional to the unusual, we explore the limitless varieties of plants and send you into the growing season prepared.
Price: $46, $42 member