Topic: “How to grow your own fresh organic food at home”

• Benefits for health, environment, and sustainability.

Part 1: 10:30 am-

Soil • Importance of healthy soil. • Soil types: clay, sandy, loamy. • Improve soil with compost, mulch, organic matter.

Seeds • Choose organic, non-GMO seeds. • Best beginner veggies/herbs. • Tips for seed storage and reading packets. Seeds needing direct sow.

Seedlings • Seedlings vs. seeds. • Proper transplanting techniques. • Hardening off seedlings.

Sun • Sunlight needs for plants. • Position garden for max sun exposure.

11 am ----------Break---------

Part 2: 11:30 am

Planting & Spacing • Proper planting depth. • Importance of spacing for healthy growth.

Companions • Companion planting for pest control and nutrient sharing. • Examples: tomatoes & basil.

IPM & Disease Management • Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). • Organic pest control: beneficial insects, neem oil. • Prevent diseases: crop rotation, resistant varieties.

Interactive Activity: Garden Bed Design • Participants design their own garden bed. • Consider soil type, sunlight, spacing, and companions. • Use a simple grid to map out plant placement. • Discuss design choices and get feedback.

Q & A with Sam

End 12 noon

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