Urban Vegetable Gardening: 4 Part Workshop

Program Schedule

PART 1 – From Balconies to Backyards: Planning a Successful Vegetable Garden

Wednesday, March 6, 7 to 9 p.m.

Are you growing vegetables for the first time or aiming to increase the productivity of an existing vegetable patch? This seminar will highlight key factors to consider when planning a vegetable garden in a variety of growing spaces. Participants will have the opportunity to begin designing a garden plan with the help of a Toronto Master Gardener. A pre-measure or thought about size and area of your proposed garden is recommended. Basic sketching materials will be provided. Come prepared with your dreams & ideas!

PART 2 – Garden to Table: Get to know your veggies!

Wednesday, March 13, 7 to 9 p.m.

Brassica, Solanum, Curcubita, Cucumis, Lactuca, and Daucus, oh my! In this program we will introduce some of the most popular vegetable families, how to nurture them, protect them from pests and disease, and when to harvest. Participants will learn key tips for reading seed packets, about plot and container preparation, crop rotation, square foot gardening and companion planting. All of this will help increase bounty while practicing a holistic approach to garden management. A whole new world of tasty and fresh veggies is waiting for you!

PART 3 – It’s never too late to start your veggie garden

Wednesday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m.

If you miss the spring planting season, don’t despair! There’s still lot’s you can do to have a productive veggie garden well into the fall, even into the winter. Many veggies, like kale and spinach, do better in cool weather. Some can be nursed through cold snaps with a little extra care, and some are planted in the fall for harvest the following year. In this seminar you will learn about how you can keep on growing as the weather gets cooler and gain a general overview on how to scout and deter pests. Bring a cell phone, iPad or device that connects to WiFi for the Kahoot quiz!

PART 4 – Starting Your Veggies From Seed

Wednesday, March 27, 7 to 9 p.m.

Would you like to grow veggies that have been in your family for generations, maybe even start homesteading, or perhaps (like many of us) just have fun experimenting with a home garden? From seed sowing to thinning plants, learning the difference between cotyledons and true leaves, knowing when to use warming pads or grow-lights … in

this seminar you’ll learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know to start growing veggies and herbs from seed! Our workshop activity will be learning how to plant seeds and transplant seedlings.

About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG)

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