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Fall is the time to put the garden to rest. Whether you have overwintering crops in the vegetable gardens, perennials that need pruning back and tucking in, autumn is the time to ensure the soil is protected from winter winds and rains. 

In this workshop we’ll cover the following:  

• the best techniques for building soil all winter long 
• preferred mulches to protect soils  
• vegetable crops that overwinter well 
• which crops need which type of insulation and winter care  
• making compost in cooler temperatures
• wintertime garden maintenance 

Growing veggies, flowers and fruits is not only for the garden – growing in containers can be an incredibly rewarding and abundant way to add nourishment and local veg to your meals. In this workshop, learn about what types of containers are the best to use, how to replenish nutrients and choose the right soil, and what varieties of fruit, veg and flowers are best grown in containers.

Want to grow your own groceries but not sure where to even start?  This tip and info rich workshop is designed for beginners who want to get their hands dirty and start producing fresh produce in their backyards or in containers. We’ll cover soil health, basic gardening techniques like watering, weeding and mulching and so much more.