Growing Vegetables in the South Sound: A Workshop for Gardeners of All Levels

Worried about where your food will come from in these challenging times? Always wanted to start a vegetable garden, but don’t know where to begin?  Had a vegetable garden, but have not been happy with the results?  Been gardening for a while and want to take it to the next level?  This workshop is for YOU!

Over the course of 2 afternoons, you will be able to explore everything you need to know to grow a successful home garden. 

The workshop will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on demonstrations. Topics covered will include:

• Site Selection
• Understanding and improving your soil
• Selecting seeds
• Propagating, transplanting and direct seeding
• Rotations and companion planting
• Selecting the right tools
• Irrigation
• Composting
• Dealing with weeds, pests and disease
• Season extension

The workshop will be led by TJ Johnson.  TJ has been growing his own food for over 35 years, including the last 10 years as the owner of Urban Futures Farm, a regenerative, community-focused farm in the heart of Olympia.

The cost for the workshop is $60.  To register, send an email to urbanagrarian@comcast.net.  Payment will be accepted at the first class, either cash or check.