Gardening Basics Parts I & II

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Growing Gardens
Address: 
5431 Northeast 20th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
United States
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Part I: Wednesday, October 17 6:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $10-$30.00 sliding scale donation

Sign-up at Growing Gardens Learn & Grow page

In this extensive two part workshop, participants will learn to plan, implement and care for a healthy, affordable, and sustainable garden. Part 1 covers site selection, soil health, raised bed installation, plant families, garden planning and planting. Part 2 (Thurs., Oct. 18) covers water efficiency, pest and weed management, harvesting, composting and winterization. Participants are encouraged, but not required to sign up for both parts.

Presenter Information: Rodney Bender has been the Garden Programs Manager for Growing Gardens for the past eight years. He has a degree in Sustainable Agriculture with an emphasis on urban gardening and garden education. Rodney believes everyone has the ability to grow their own food and loves teaching people to find their green thumb. He has been teaching workshops for City of Portland Fix it Fairs, Muddy Boot Organic Festival, Oregon Food Bank, Home Forward, Neighborhood House, Neighborhood Associations and Habitat for Humanity for the past eight years.

Venue: 
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Cost: 
$10-$30 sliding scale donation

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Rodney Bender
Contact Phone: 
503-284-8420
Contact Email: 
rodney@growing-gardens.org

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