Grow Your Own Microgreens

Tired of expensive, limp leafy greens? Join a Toronto Master Gardener to learn how to grow fresh, highly nutritious, organic microgreens and sprouts all year-round. It’s easy! You don’t need a lot of room, light or even a green thumb — just a yearning for that first crunchy bite of food you’ve grown yourself.

Schedule: Saturday, February 22 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Registration: Public $25, TBG Members $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Fernando Shanthilal

Although I currently thrive in the IT sector as a Senior Project Manager, my journey began in the world of Botany, earning my first degree in the field and immersing myself in Sri Lanka’s rich agricultural traditions. From managing crop plantations like rubber, paddy, and cash crops, to perfecting the art of bud grafting for rubber, mango, and rose plants, I developed a deep-rooted passion for nurturing life.

My love for horticulture led me to join the Toronto Master Gardeners program, expanding my expertise. However, my true calling lies in sustainable food production—striving to reduce humanity’s footprint on natural forests, lakes, and oceans. This vision sparked my enthusiasm for growing microgreens and cultivating mushrooms, hobbies that flourished during the lockdown era.

Beyond plants, I’m a keen photographer with an eye for nature’s beauty, and I actively explore sustainable practices like wastewater treatment and composting. Whether working with technology or nurturing life, I’m driven by a desire to create a harmonious balance between innovation and nature.

About Toronto Master Gardeners

Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

• To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
• To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
• Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
• This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
• If you have any accessibility requirements please email [email protected]. For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.