Growing Vegetables with Confidence
What: 8-week intensive skills training in urban agriculture
When: 3 days a week [M,T,W], each session 3 hours long [9am to 12pm], May 24 – July 15
Description:
This workshop is an 8-week intensive exploration of how to successfully grow vegetables, harvest them and get them ready for processing. Participants are taught hands-on skills along with general concepts of urban agriculture. Participants are introduced to composting, water harvesting, simple food preservation techniques as well turning the attained skills into self-sufficiency actions at home, community gardening projects or employment opportunities. The workshop is held at Cavendish Community Food Hub where all the growing is done in raised garden-beds that are fully accessible. No prior gardening experience is required. No materials needed. Suggested donation $50-$100. Starts May 24th. Please contact Joe Gansevles, Coordinator PATCH program for more info or to register.
Week 1: Introductions to Urban agriculture
Week 2: Garden design
Week 3: Garden preparation
Week 4: Garden planting
Week 5: Visit to Western Fair and other urban agriculture sites in London
Week 6: Garden maintenance
Week 7: Harvesting and basic processing
Week 8: Preparing your garden for long-term success
Location: Cavendish Park, Cavendish Crescent, Bike and transit accessible