Compost & Soil Health
Soil health is KEY in the garden! Learn how to support healthy soil and plants with compost and organic amendments here.
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How to Make Alfalfa Tea Fertilizer for Garden Plants
Looking for a quick, natural, and effective way to give your garden a nutrient boost? Come learn how to make alfalfa meal tea and all the benefits it provides! It's easy to make, and more gentle than most fertilizers.
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Hugelkultur: A Natural, Cheap Way to Make or Fill Garden Beds
Curious about hugelkultur? It's a great natural, cost-effective way to make or fill garden beds. Come learn about the benefits, potential drawbacks, the best wood and other materials to use in hugelkultur, and how to make a hugelkultur garden bed.
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How to Practice Crop Rotation (Benefits Explained)
Crop rotation is an important concept in sustainable agriculture! It's great for soil, plants, and the environment. Come learn all about it - including how to practice crop rotation at home!
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Worm Castings 101: Benefits to Plants and Soil
Come learn everything you need to know about worm castings (aka worm poop) including the stellar benefits they offer plants and soil, and exactly when and how to use them in the garden!
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Homemade Fertilizer with Aloe Vera: Soil Drench or Foliar Spray
Did you know that aloe vera can be just as useful for plants as it is for human health? Come learn how to make natural, homemade fertilizer using aloe vera (fresh or powder) to increase plant growth and disease resistance, reduce…
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The Benefits of Using Mycorrhizae in the Garden
Have you heard of mycorrhizae yet? It's an ancient beneficial fungus that will help your plants grow larger, healthier, and more productive than ever! Come learn how to use mycorrhizae in the garden to improve soil and plant health, naturally.
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Transplanting Seedlings Outside: Tips for Success
Come learn when and how to transplant seedlings outside - to grow healthy and productive plants! We'll cover things like hardening off, how to prevent transplant shock, best practices for spacing, amending soil, and more.
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Pros and Cons of 8 Types of Garden Mulch
Explore the pros and cons of 8 popular types of garden mulch, including bark, straw, compost, leaves, landscape fabric, and more. We’ll look at factors such as cost, durability, appearance, unique benefits, as well as potential risks or drawbacks - so…