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Use Containers you Already Have to Grow Herbs and Vegetables
Create container gardens using items that are low cost or no cost. Additionally, participants will learn how to create a garden that can be portable and easy to move in times of emergency or lack of space.

This class is perfect for both beginners and seasoned growers. It is perfect for apartment and condominium dwellers, as well as elders, or anyone looking to grow their own herbs and veggies in small spaces.

What You’ll Learn in This 3-Hour Hands-On Workshop:

Introduction to Container Gardening
Discover the benefits of growing food in containers—from space-saving solutions to creative urban gardening—and the best crops to grow in pots.

Choosing the Right Containers
Explore types, sizes, and materials of containers. Learn how to match your crop with the right container and ensure proper drainage for healthy roots.

Soil & Fertility Management
Learn what makes a great potting mix, how to feed your plants organically, and how to keep soil productive through the growing season.

Planting & Crop Selection
Get tips on selecting compact varieties of vegetables and herbs, pairing crops for success, and planting for continuous harvests.

Watering, Sunlight & Daily Care
Master proper watering techniques, light requirements, pest prevention, and how to trellis or stake crops like tomatoes and pole beans.

Season Extension & Indoor Growing
Find out how to keep growing even when it’s cold. Learn how to bring herbs indoors or start seedlings early in spring.