In this first class we lay the foundation for your best season yet - whether you are planting for the first time or leveling up your skills.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱 Introduction to Gardening Essentials –What gardening involves and why growing your own groceries matters.

🌱  Climate & Hardiness Zones – How to work with your local climate to make smarter planting decisions.

🌱 Soil Science 101 – Understanding soil types, testing, and making amendments for healthier plants.

🌱 Planning Your Space – Choosing between in-ground planting, raised beds, or containers based on your needs.

🌱 Gardening Tools & Uses – Must-have tools for beginners and how to use them effectively.

This second class will teach you - the earlier you start, the more food you grow. Let's get planting.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱 Early Spring Crops – What to plant first, when to start, and how early crops extend your harvest.

🌱 Soil Preparation & Enhancement – How to amend soil for stronger plants and healthier yields.

🌱  Planting Techniques – Direct sowing vs. transplanting, selecting healthy nursery starts, and square-foot gardening basics.

🌱 Companion Planting Intro – The basics of plant pairings that boost growth and protect crops naturally.

🌱 Pest & Disease Management – How to identify and prevent early-season threats without chemicals.

🌱 Watering & Care – How to adjust watering for unpredictable spring weather and keep weeds from taking over.

Summer changes everything. Your garden is growing - let's make sure it thrives all summer and beyond.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱  Garden Maintenance – How to prune, thin, and transition crops for peak summer production.

🌱  Pest Management – Advanced strategies for dealing with heat-loving pests and attracting beneficial insects.

🌱 Water Management – Smart irrigation, deep watering techniques, and a hands-on rain barrel demo.

🌱 Crop Rotation & Succession Planting – Keep your soil healthy and your harvests continuous.

🌱 Community Connection – Why every garden doesn’t need tomatoes—how to coordinate with neighbors for greater impact.

You've put in the work - now it's time to reap the rewards, fine tune your garden and prepare for what's next.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱Harvesting Techniques – When and how to harvest for peak yield without stalling production.

🌱Midsummer Garden Maintenance – Managing bolting crops, pest pressure, and midsummer plant stress.

🌱Enjoying Your Garden – How to turn your space into a place for relaxation, gatherings, and community dinners.

🌱Planning for Fall – Preparing beds for late-season crops and setting up for season extension.

🌱Sustainability Practices – Smart water conservation and habitat creation for beneficial insects.

At this stage in the season, your garden is in full swing - but thriving in high summer requires intentional care, and strategic harvesting.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱Sustaining High Summer Gardens – Deep watering techniques, plant stress signals, and keeping crops productive in the heat.

🌱Harvesting with Purpose – When to harvest for peak taste, how to preserve summer’s bounty, and tips for sharing or selling surplus.

🌱Garden Beauty as Resilience – How flowers and pollinators strengthen ecosystems and why aesthetics matter for both plants and people.

🌱Floral & Foliage Fundamentals – A hands-on lesson in flower harvesting, handling, and creating a take-home arrangement.

🌱Looking Ahead – Preparing for fall planting, reflecting on this season’s journey, and maintaining momentum into cooler months.

Your garden doesn't end with summer - it evolves. Gardening isn't just about what you grow today - it's about building something that lasts.

What You’ll Learn:

🌱 The Fall Garden: Extending Your Growing Season – What to plant, when to start, and how to prepare your soil for overwintering and early spring growth.

🌱 Harvesting the Last of Summer – Clearing spent crops without waste, composting garden debris, and saving seeds for next year.

🌱 Strengthening Resilience – How perennials, biodiversity, and strategic overwintering create a garden that thrives year after year.

🌱 Laying the Foundation for Next Year – Crop rotation, garden mapping, and storing seeds for long-term success.

🌱 Reflection & Looking Ahead – From gardener to grower: how this season has transformed you and what’s next.