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London, Ontario

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(519) 432-1801

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Bringing together individuals, organizations and

          resources to foster community action

Spring 2011 Garden Workshop

Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre and Crouch Branch Library

February 9, 16 and 23rd

7:30 to 8:30 pm

Presented by Paul Heidenheim, Horticultural Hobbyist

February 9, 7pm - 8:30 pm

Session 1:  Planning 

Site Assessment:

·         Climate zone, growing season length (1^st& last frosts, plant hardiness)

·         Size of garden & beds

·         Light & shade

·         Soil structure, chemistry, fertility & health

·         Moisture

·         Microclimates

·         Personal plant preferences

Pre-Season Activities:

·         Seed and plant catalogues, seeds vs. seedlings

·         Selection, quantities and variety

·         Order preparation & submission

February 16, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Session 2:  Early Season

Site Preparation:

·         Soil amendment

·         Till vs. no till & soil health

·         Compost, mulch and green manure

·         Fences and supports

Planning & Design:

·         Layout considerations (size, shape, spacing)

·         Crop rotation, succession planting, cut & come again harvesting

·         Companion planting

February 23, 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Session 3:  Full Season

Growing:

·         Tools & equipment

·         Integrated Pest Management (weeds & pests)

·         Watering and irrigation

Harvesting:

·         Succession planting in action

Harvesting, storage, use and sharing