It's the Perfect Time to Learn To Garden!

Join us for our Online Gardening Series

Organic Growers School: Gardening Series. Every Tuesday, March 5–April 9, 2018

MOVING THE WORKSHOP TO ZOOM

We’re thrilled to offer Parts 2 and 3 in an online series. These are the dates: March 27 (if you missed it, we’ll send a video link), April 6, and April 13. One you register we’ll send you all the information. If you need information, please contact outreach@organicgrowersschool.org.

Get Your Garden Started

Due to the Social Distancing mandates we will be hosting our Spring Gardening series ONLINE. See dates below.

Cost = $50

Monday, March 9, 2020
Classroom session
Lenoir-Rhyne University
36 Montford Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
7:00–9:00pm

Monday, March 16, 2020
Garden session
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
99 White Pine Dr.
Black Mountain 28711
6:00–7:30pm (sunset at 7:39pm)

What We’ll Cover

Why you should consider growing organically
Important site, size, and design considerations for your garden
Growing the soil and nutrient basics
Garden seasons
Useful tools

Cost = $50

Monday, March 23, 2020
Classroom session on ZOOM
7:00–9:00pm

Monday, March 30, 2020
Garden session on ZOOM
6:00–7:30pm (sunset at 7:51pm)

What We’ll Cover

Techniques for starting seeds and transplants
Dealing with common problems
How much to plant
Composting and vermicomposting (i.e., composting with worms!)
Converting your lawn to garden
An edible yard
Maximizing your garden space

Cost = $50

Monday, April 6, 2020
Classroom session on ZOOM
7:00–9:00pm

Monday, April 13, 2020
Garden session on ZOOM
6:30-8:00pm (sunset at 8:08pm)

What We’ll Cover

The virtues of mulch
Water and fertilization considerations
Compost tea
Cover cropping and NPK—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
Organic disease and insect control
Tips for Fall gardening

Instructor: Diana Schmitt McCall

Diana McCall manages the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden which is home to nearly 70 gardening families, over 100 fruit and nut trees, mushroom logs, a native species trail and a biodynamic donation garden which produces 4000 pounds of produce annually for distribution in Black Mountain. Her work also includes school garden programs, expanding community gardens in the town, and partnering with numerous agencies and institutions to educate her community on how to grow, access and prepare healthy food for themselves and their families.