Program Introduction
Growing 101: A Hands-On Vegetable Gardening Workshop Series
Want to increase your homestead gardening skills?
Discover the essentials of growing your own vegetables with our Growing 101 program!
Join us at the farm for hands-on learning as we explore what plants need to thrive, how to design and plant an organic vegetable garden, and how to navigate common gardening challenges like weather, weeds, pests, and diseases. Through interactive sessions in the greenhouse, barn, and gardens, you'll gain experience with a variety of growing methods and environments.
Our goal is to equip you with the confidence and skills to grow your own fresh produce successfully. This seasonal biweekly gathering provides ongoing guidance, problem-solving opportunities, and a space to share successes while developing practical gardening techniques.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your knowledge, these workshops will support you in becoming a resilient home gardener and community cultivator.
Meeting every two weeks is a great way to have ongoing support.
Sign up for Spring season www.eventbrite.ca/e/growing-101-a-hands-on-vegetable-gardening-workshop-series-tickets-1316566127729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Also check out our Summer and Fall sessions that you can sign up for (with a Thank You gift from the farm)
Seasonal Sessions
Tuesday's 6:30 - 8pm: meeting in the Greenhouse, Barn or Field
$160 +HST per Season (4 classes)
Register for 2 seasons- $20 credit to our Garden Center
Register for all 3 seasons $40 credit to our Garden Center
Spring Season Dates: 6:30 - 8pm
Tues. April 29th
Tues. May 13th & 27th
Tues. June 10th
Curriculum
Sessions on timely topics, including:
Spring:
Tues. April 29th - Planning your garden, what to grow, how to grow and starting seeds
Tues. May 13th - What to plant now, cool season vs warm season crops, tools and supplies
Tues. May 27th - Planting time, preparing the soil, key planting techniques, companion planting
Tues. June 10th - Maintaining your garden for the long season ahead, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting.
Additional thoughts:
No growing experience needed
Program happens in all weather (with exceptions)
List of what to bring, how to dress, details will come upon registration
Can't attend a meeting date: session outline and notes will be available for all sessions
Facilitator is Farmer Kim who has been growing a market garden for the last 23 years. Passionate about connecting people with their food, our natural environment and community.
Come grow with us!
Email Kim at mogfarm@gmail.com with any questions.