“Good food comes from your own hands.”

January 2022 Gardening Classes

Everyone should have access to the knowledge of how to successfully grow your own food. This gardening series is an introduction for novice gardeners to prepare to get your hands dirty and gain the tools for success. The purpose of the gardening sessions is to prepare you for what comes next in our season with enough time to prepare and plan. Please, join our journey and revolutionize your idea of wholesome food.These sessions are designed as a lecture series covering different topics regarding home gardening. Each lecture will also provide written materials for you to take home for future reference.

Session Topics  

Growing From Seed 

Date: 1-6-2022Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Teacher: Katie
Description: This lecture will discuss the process of growing from seed. We will discuss types, the difference between transplanting and direct sowing, how to make your own seed starting mix, and how to care for young seedlings.
Price: $10 per person
This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
Classes are non-refundable https://www.hernandogrowers.org/bookings-checkout/growing-from-seed?referral=service_list_widget 

Understanding Healthy Soil and Fertilizer 

Date: 1-13-2022Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Teacher: Katie
Description: In this class we will discuss healthy soil and plant fertilizers, Topics will include compost, compost tea, soil amendments, soil ecosystems, N-P-K ratios, fertilizer products, and fertilizer schedules.
Price: $10 per person This class is limited to a max 8 persons. Classes are non-refundable https://www.hernandogrowers.org/bookings-checkout/understanding-healthy-soil-and-fertilize 

Seed Saving 

Date: 1-20-2022
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Teacher: Katie
Description: In this class we will discuss the basics of seed saving techniques.Price: $10 per personThis class is limited to a max 8 persons.Classes are non-refundable https://www.hernandogrowers.org/bookings-checkout/seed-saving 

Legume Family and Soil Inoculation 

Date: 1-27-2022
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Teacher: Katie
Description: This discussion will focus on the different types of beans available to home gardeners. We will discuss the difference between bush, pole, and semi-running beans and their planting requirements. We will differentiate the varieties in the legume family including snap, shelling, drying, Romano, yardlong, fava, lima, runner, garbanzo, and Edamame. The processes of inoculate use and nitrogen fixation will be explained and encouraged.Price: $0 per person This class is limited to a max 8 persons. Classes are non-refundable https://www.hernandogrowers.org/bookings-checkout/legume-family-soil-inoculation