Name: Spring Gardening Series - Class #2: Prep Your Garden
Start: 2025-03-15T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 336 Main Street, Greenwood, SC

Spring Gardening Series - Class #2: Prep Your Garden

Spring Gardening Series
Feb. 15th, March 15th, April 26th, May 24th | 10AM
Class #1: Plan Your Garden
Topics:
- Choosing what to grow based on climate, season, and space.
- Companion planting and crop rotation basics.
- Creating a garden map.
- Participants will be provided with graph paper to sketch out their ideal garden layout.
Class #2: Prep Your Garden
Topics:
- Soil testing and amending.
- Tools and equipment needed.
- Setting up irrigation and fencing.
Class #3: Plant Your Garden
Topics:
- Direct seeding vs. transplanting.
- Timing and spacing of planting.
- Techniques for planting seeds and seedlings.
- Bring seeds packets to participate in a class wide seed exchange!
Class #4: Preserve Your Garden
Topics:
- Harvesting techniques for peak flavor and nutrition.
- Canning, drying, freezing, and fermenting produce.
- Seed saving basics.
- Participants will participate in a simple preservation project to take home with them!