Goat Hill Giving Garden - Onsite Classes
Want to learn about edible gardening? We're lucky to have several garden experts among us who volunteer for mini-classes onsite (15 - 45 minutes depending on topic). If you're interested in hearing about classes, email us to be added to the distribution list.
All classes meet onsite at the garden at noon unless otherwise noted.
2012 Class Schedule
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May 3
Garden Art: Making garden guardians
Hosted by Diana Vinh
Missed it?
Check here for ideas from this class.
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May 9
-NOTE- this is a change of date from the 10th
Planting a summer garden hosted by Cristina Del Alma
- Which varieties
- How much space per plant
- Seeds or starts?
Info is online here.
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May 15
Garden Art: Rustic garden arches using reclaimed wood
Hosted by Diana Vinh
Click here for information from this class
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May 22
Wild edible plants hosted by Diana Vinh
NOTE - this class is in Chinook, Room 118
Did you know that cattail tubers can be
eaten like potatoes? Come and learn about the
wild edible plants right outside your door!
Info online here.
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June 12
Beekeeping 101
Hosted by John Woodworth
Learn about the honeybees pollinating the garden,
and what it takes to start a hive of your own.
Info online.
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June 13
Note - this is a change from June 7th
Keeping the garden going into fall
Hosted by Cristina Del Alma
Having a late start on your garden? Thinking about planting a fall garden? Join us to discuss:
- which veggies to plant now
- how much space to dedicate to each variety
- whether you should use seeds or starts
Other veggie gardening questions are welcome.
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July 12
Harvesting
- What is ripe?
- What does bolt/bolting mean?
- Readying the soil for a fall garden.
Hosted by Cristina Del Alma
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July 17
Garden Art: Making arches for the peas and beans
Hosted by Diana Vinh
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August 2
Planting a fall garden
Hosted by Golda Simon
Info online here.
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August 23
Growing herbs - healthy and fun!
Hosted by Maria Carlos
Print info from the class.
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September 18
NOTE - this is a change from the 13th
Readying the garden for winter
Hosted by Cristina Del Alma
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September 27
Refreshing herbal teas from your garden
Hosted by Maria Carlos
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