Gardening Workshops 2010

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 is $25 per person. 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.

Getting Your Organic Garden StartedOur expert gardener will show you how to get your garden started and keep it going.Mar 6 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 1Introduction/Getting StartedMar 13 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 1Design and ConstructionApr 17 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Equipment for Farmers and GardenersIf you’ve always dreamed of driving a tractor or fixing your lawn mower all by yourself, this is the workshop for you!Apr 17 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Organic Gardening ContainedFrom the roofs of New York City to the windowsill of a small college dormitory, container gardening is how gardeners make it happenMay 8 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Composting for Backyard GardenersDiscover just how simple and convenient back-yard composting can be! May 15 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 2Caring for PlantsMay 29 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Organic Gardening BasicsGardening in general, and organic gardening in particular, offers you the opportunity to establish a personal relationship with natureJun 5 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 2Planning and MaintenanceJun 12 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Basic Soil Biology: Building a Great Garden from the Ground UpCome spend time with the Institute’s renowned soil research staff and learn more about what’s really going on under your feetJun 19 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm