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Gardening Foundations: Soil, Seeds, & Seasonal Planning – March 28

This class gives families the building blocks needed to start or improve a home garden—no matter how big or small. Perfect for new gardeners and those wanting a more intentional, productive growing season.

In this class, families will learn:

• How soil works and how to improve it naturally

• Compost basics and using kitchen/farm waste well

• How to plan a garden that fits your land, climate, and your family’s needs

• How to read seed packets and create planting schedules

• When and how to start seeds (indoors and outdoors)

• Basics of watering, mulching, and protecting plants from pests

Hands-On Project (example):

• Planting a garden bed or container

• Starting seeds to take home

Master Binder Work:

• Garden planning pages

• Monthly planting calendars

• Soil improvement strategies

• Seed starting log

• Garden bed layout templates

Families will walk away with a realistic garden plan, seeds or seedlings to take home, and a deeper understanding of how to grow food successfully.