This series will provide the essentials that will put you on the right track to sustainable, environmentally friendly, and more cost-effective way of gardening, removing dependency on synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
Join Master Garden, Aida Mustapic to learn about the following gardening topics:
THURS, MAR 21 – Growing Tomatoes from Seed
Learn how to grow 6-8 ft tall tomato plants in your backyards using organic practices!
This class will teach you when to start tomato plants from seed indoors, when and how to properly transition them outdoors, what type or organic fertilizers to use and how frequently, how to support and prune your tomatoes to maximize fruit production and more.
THURS, APR 18 – Companion Planting
Companion planting is a large part of organic gardening. Companion plants are a natural pesticides, natural fertilizers and attract beneficial insects and pollinators to our gardens. Learn how to put plants together that are mutually beneficial to each other, the garden as a whole, and the environment.Â
THURS, MAY 2 – Backyard & Worm Composting
Organic compost helps improve the soil quality and fertility, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide plants with valuable nutrition. Good quality compost is a healthy and well-balanced fertilizer for your garden so this class will teach you how to make it in your own backyards, reducing the food waste and recycling nutrients back into the soil.
ST ALBERT CENTRE MALL | $15/SEMINAR OR ALL 3 FOR $35
Learn the basics and then get out there and get your hands dirty!