Gardening Series
A workshop series to guide the home organic gardener’s season, from prep and planning all the way through harvest and soil maintenance.
July Series:
Pests & Pollinators
This series’ goal is to empower growers to cultivate environments that not only support their agricultural endeavors but also support pollinator populations native to the WNC region. By understanding how to provide conditions to increase biodiversity and regulate a balance, growers can nurture essential allies, contribute to conservation efforts, and enjoy an easier growing season overall.
The three classes in this series will explore various topics essential to achieving these aims. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just beginning your journey, join us in this enriching exploration of holistic gardening.
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Class 1: Landscaping with WNC Native Plants
Drew Lathin, Mountain Native Landscape Design
We will explore the vital role of native plants in fostering biodiversity and supporting native wildlife locally. Discover how incorporating natives into your outdoor spaces benefits the environment and enhances a garden and your well-being by creating resilient, beautiful, and low-maintenance landscapes. Learn the fundamentals of designing and installing native plants to cultivate thriving ecosystems right in your own backyard.
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Class 2: Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
Jill Jacobs & Brannen Bashem, Spriggly's Beescaping
In this class, participants will learn about the pollinators, predators, prey, and pests found in the environment and methods to work with the ecosystem rather than against it. Chemicals should never be needed when proper Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is used. Participants will explore the necessary steps to create a Pollinator-Friendly IPM plan that is perfect for their space and focuses on cultural, mechanical, and biological methods rather than chemical methods, even organic ones.
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Class 3: Gardenscaping for Pollinators & Predatory Insects
Patryk Battle, Living Web Farms
Learn to control common garden pests by supporting abundant diverse insect communities with plantings and other critical components. We will delve into implementing organic controls for the few pests who don't respond to this approach (a.k.a. bring your own bugs!). This informative, question-based workshop will start with stories and examples and broaden into core concepts for implementing a gardenscaping approach to pest management.
Sign up for single classes or the entire series!
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Pests & Pollinators Series at Reems Creek Nursery
Dates & Times:
July 13: 10-11:30 am
July 20: 10 am-12 pm
July 27: 10 am-12 pmLocation: Reems Creek Nursery, 76 Monticello Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787
Cost: $25 per class
Meet the Instructors
Gardening Series with Organic Growers School is sponsored by Reems Creek Nursery.
