Description | Growing your own organic food is a delicious way to garden in the Pacific Northwest, but where do you start? This class will cover what you need to know to grow a fabulous edible garden for years to come, whether you’re creating an “urban farmstead”, gardening in a small city lot, or in patio containers! You’ll learn simple design techniques to maximize production, soil building, planting, attracting pollinators, crop rotation, and other strategies that you can use now to prepare for your upcoming growing season. Vegetables, berries, and fruit trees do need special care to thrive, but your time and energy will pay off in abundance, great taste, and nutrition! Taught by Emily Bishton Cost: $25 Financial aid slots available. Register Online All times are Pacific Time. Accessibility: Closed captioning (through Zoom) is available for all of our online classes. Emily Bishton is an environmental educator and landscape designer who has gardened organically for over 35 years. Since 1997, she has taught sustainable gardening and environmental education programs throughout the Puget Sound region and specialized in creating wildlife-friendly and child-friendly gardens, as well as edible landscapes. Emily enjoys reaching a wide range of audiences, from elementary school and community college students to homeowners and professional landscapers. |
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