Learn & Grow with educational workshops, parent/child workshops and hands-on work-learn parties!
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Our Learn & Grow program offers a variety of educational resources for all levels of gardeners in our community.
Each year Growing Gardens recruits experienced and giving volunteers from Portland's home gardening and sustainable agriculture communities to teach a series of workshops for our Garden Recipients as well as the general public.
Topics range from Garden Planning & Design to Food Preservation to Urban Chicken Keeping. The emphasis is on sustainable, healthy, and affordable approaches to vegetable gardening. We also offer a series of Parent-Child Workshops designed to spark creativity and learning in young and old alike.
2010 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
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You can also stay up-to-date on Growing Gardens events by checking out our events calendar.
Register now: Workshops are open to the public- no prior experience necessary! Free for enrolled Home Garden recipients and open to the community for a sliding scale donation of $5-$20. If you would like to attend a workshop, you can sign up via email, or call the office at 503-284-8420. We'll give the exact address and directions when you sign up. Thanks!
Workshops are held throughout North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland and are taught by experienced volunteers.
Register now: All workshops are a sliding scale donation of $5-$20. If you would like to attend a workshop, you can sign up by emailing Rodney@growing-gardens.org, or call 503-284-8420. We'll give the exact address and directions when you sign up. Thanks!
Workshops are held throughout North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland and are taught by experienced volunteers.
Planter Box Workshop
Saturday, February 20, 10:00am-12:00pm (N)
Learn how to design & build attractive wood planter boxes at this hands-on demo in partnership with the North Portland Tool Library.
Grow your own Vegetable Starts
Wednesday, February 24, 6:00-7:30pm (SE)
Learn why, when and how to affordably start your own vegetable plants indoors from seed at this hands-on demo.
Garden Planning & Design
Tuesday, March 2, 6:00-8:00pm (SE)
Learn how to get the most out of your veggie garden by planning for a years worth of successive plantings. Each participant will go home with a custom made planting calendar & garden map.
Intro to Urban Chicken Keeping
Tuesday, March 16, 6:00-8:00pm (SE)
Learn the basics of raising happy, healthy chickens for fresh eggs.
Gardening Basics
Thursday, March 18, 6:00-8:00pm(NE)
Thursday, May 6, 6:00-8:00pm(SE)
Learn to plan, implement and care for a healthy, affordable, and sustainable veggie garden.
ChickenCoopBuilding & Design
Saturday, March 27, 10am-2pm
Learn what is necessary to build your hens a happy home, then enjoy a short walking tour of neighborhood coops.
Shop for & Prepare Healthy Foods on a Budget at People’s Coop
Wednesday, March 31, 6:00-8:00pm(SE)
Participate in a guided tour of People’s Coop and then watch a cooking demonstration of a delicious, healthy & affordable meal.
Lo Basico de la Jardinaria en Espanol
martes, el 6 de abril, 6:00-8:00 del tarde
Aprenderiá a planificar y cultivar un jardín de verduras saludables, asequibles y sostenibles.
Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants
Saturday, April 17, 11:00am-1:00pm(N)
Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Learn how to build up the health and fertility of your garden beds to keep your plants happy and productive.
Cultivando en Contenedores en Espanol
Miercoles, 12 de mayo, 6-8 del noche
Encontraría la inspiración a cultivar comida en contenedores en todos tipos de sitio durante este demonstración.
Container Gardening
Tuesday, May 18, 6:00-8:00pm (NE)
Get inspired to grow your own food in containers and locations of all kinds during this hands-on demonstration.
Smart Water Use in the Garden
Tuesday, June 8, 6:00-8:00pm (SE)
See a low water ue garden in action and learn the basics of conserving water (and money) in your urban landscape through irrigation systems, rainwater catchment and more.
Composting & Worm Bins
Wednesday, June 16, 6:00-8:00pm (SE)
Learn the many ways of turning your home kitchen scraps and yard debris into rich food for your garden.
Slugs & Bugs; Naturally Managing Your Garden Pests
June, Date/Time TBA (NE)
Learn safe, effective & long-term solutions for controlling pests.
Advanced Soil Health
June, Date/Time TBA (NE)
Learn the best ways to keep your soil healthy by learning about the soil food web, compost teas and bringing soil into balance.
PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS
Register now for Parent-Child Workshops (and check back here regularly for an updated workshop schedule): All parent-child workshops are offered for a sliding scale donation of $5-$20. If you would like to attend a workshop, you can sign up by emailing nell@growing-gardens.org, or call 503-284-8420. We'll give the exact address and directions when you sign up. Thanks!
Workshops are held throughout North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland and are taught by experienced GrowingGardens’ staff.
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Planting Seeds for Your Garden (Outer NE)
Saturday, April 17th, 2010: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Parents and children will learn the basics of how to start seeds, care for them, and when to transplant them to have a summer full of fresh vegetables.
Planning a DinnerGarden (Inner NE)
Monday, May 10th, 2010: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13th, 2010: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Parents and children will get fun ideas and supplies to grow their own food, in gardens specially designed for making pizza, salsa, salad, or tacos!
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Munch and Crunch Workshop (Outer NE)
Thursday, July 15th, 2010: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Taste fresh produce from the garden. Learn how to harvest, store, and care for vegetables. Learn easy recipes and how to encourage kids to eat fresh veggies.
