Our hybrid “Grow Your Own Veggie Garden” series led by our Executive Director, Lana, empowers budding gardeners with the knowledge and skills to plant and grow thriving gardens. You’ll learn all about soil health and ensuring your soil is nutrient-dense, how and where to plant your crops, how to prune your veggies, how to identify and prevent pests and disease, and more! We'll also share our favorite resources to expand your learning and provide plenty of time after each class to get all your individual questions answered.

The series costs $175 and includes seven 45-minute presentations followed by Q&A and a “starter pack” of 15 seedlings grown by us in the Van Vleck House & Gardens greenhouse ($50 value) to get your garden started.

Meetings will be held via Zoom weekly on Saturday mornings at 10 am, with the additional option of in-person attendance on May 4th and May 11th. Starts March 30th and Ends May 18th!

March 30: Garden basics: knowing your growing zone, identifying your own growing needs and goals
April 13: Soil biology: soil structure and composition, understanding the soil food web
April 20: Soil amendments: understanding the key components of fertilizer and compost
April 27: Disease and pest management: identity, prevent, and treat diseases and pests Crop planning: what to plant where, when, and how
May 4 : Compost: learn how to start your compost system and why (in person)
May 11: Crop planning: what to plant where, when, and how & plant pick-up + seed swap! (in-person)
May 18: Maintaining your garden: learn about pruning, trellising, irrigation best practices, and harvesting