Gardening Workshops

Join our experts for hands-on workshops on organic gardening—from getting your garden started to composting! Workshops generally meet on Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00 on our organic farm in Kutztown, PA. Please register in advance either online or by calling 610-683-6009.

Each workshop has a registration fee. Materials fees may apply to some workshops. Please do not register children under 12 years old for these workshops. A minimum of 5 participants is required for a workshop to take place.
Basic Soil Biology: Building a Great Garden from the Ground UpSpend time with the Institute's soil research staff and learn about what's REALLY going on under your feet (and around your plant's roots). Jun 2 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater TreatmentJoin us for a professional training program that is recommended for homeowners, land developers, EPA and DEP professionals, environmental studies students and educators, and the general public. Jun 15 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Organic Gardening with KidsJoin us to learn how to start that perfect garden where the whole family can work and learn together - and create memories for a lifetime. Jun 23 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture Open HouseJoin us for a celebration of the summer harvest in the Shumei Natural Agriculture demonstration garden at Rodale Institute. Aug 11 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preserving the HarvestWhether from your own garden, or from local farm stands, learn how to preserve summer's abundance simply and safely.Aug 18 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 2 - Caring for Plants and Making CompostLearn how to make healthy compost following Natural Agriculture principles. Aug 25 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 3 - Harvest and Seed SavingThis last in a series of three workshops will introduce you to the Natural Agriculture techniques of seed saving and harvesting of crops.Oct 6 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm