Come to the West Side Garden Center to celebrate Nature in the magic of life springing anew and join us in starting seeds for vegetables, herbs and flowers. Hands-on training for starting seed to grow indoors or out, with the Co-op providing a nice workspace, some potting soil, and discounted prices on seeds and seed […]
Come to the West Side Garden Center to celebrate Nature in the magic of life springing anew and join us in starting seeds for vegetables, herbs and flowers. Hands-on training for starting seed to grow indoors or out, with the Co-op providing a nice workspace, some potting soil, and discounted prices on seeds and seed […]
We will cover: Location, Soil Preparation, Seasonal Gardening, Crop
We will cover planning, selection, planting, and maintenance of Fruit Tress. In addition, this class will be tailored to the specific interest of those who attend.
From the beginning of time, people have had the ability to listen to plants. This introduction to plant work will enable one to start learning from plants that have qualities which can help to heal us with our current challenges. In an experiential setting, we will each find a helper plant.
Join West Side Co-op Garden Center working member Terra Kram for a class on year-round vegetable gardening. Now that the summer garden is going strong is the time to plan for fall, winter and early spring crops. Timing is critical for planting and transplanting in order to have harvestable food as we move through the […]
This class will focus on creating a simple and effective irrigation system for a home vegetable garden which will run off of a hose bibb. Participants interested in customizing a design specific to their garden are encouraged to bring in a scale drawing and planting plan- including the location of the hose bibb and distance […]
Come learn about soil amendments. Ever wonder which ones to use? How to use them correctly? There is a wide array of organic and natural amendments that can dramatically improve the health of your plants and soil. This workshop will help to go over which amendments might be right for you and your garden!
Have you been curious about worm farms? Worm castings? Worm tea? Alex Weisser from Wiser Worm Farm will bring all his different worm bins and go through his process of the wonderful world of WORMS! He will also share some tips and tricks he's picked up over the years for producing good worm castings and […]
Have you ever wondered how to use a scythe? How about all the great Japanese hand tools the Garden Center carries? Rick Peters, co-op neighbor and longtime member, has been gardening, weeding, and mowing his lawn without motorized equipment for decades. He will show you some basic techniques for using several tools, as well as how to […]