Garden School Classes in July
Good Bugs: A Walking Tour of Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Saturday, July 10th, 11 am – noon
1016 NW 32nd St.
$10 per workshop, $15 per couple/pair. Or volunteer on a Saturday morning, and get in free!
Insects provide many beneficial services in our landscape, including pollination, soil building, and pest control. Plus, they are fascinating! Join us as we go on a bug hunt, and learn how to spot particular insects, learn local beneficial insects, and what plants can be grown to attract more beneficial insects.
Instructor: Kat Gant runs the school garden support program of OKC Beautiful, OKC Harvest. Kat has 20 years of experience within sustainable horticulture, including community gardening, farming, advocacy and teaching. Before joining OKC Beautiful, Kat managed a certified organic farm in OKC and developed the Employee Garden at Chesapeake Energy.
Growing Microgreens at Home
Saturday, July 17, 11 am – noon
1016 NW 32nd St.
$10 per workshop, $15 per couple/pair. Or volunteer on a Saturday morning, and get in free!
There is a $5 materials fee for this class.
Grow your own super-nutrient-dense microgreens at home. This will be a hands-on class so come ready to get dirty! All materials provided, but bring a small spray bottle if you have one. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.
Instructor: Joshua Guess, founder of Rooted Farm, has been growing microgreens for 10+ years and is passionate about connecting people with clean, nutrient-dense foods.
Fungus & Microbes & Rot, Oh My! Recipes for Successful Composting
Saturday July 24, 11 am – noon
1016 NW 32nd St.
$10 per workshop, $15 per couple/pair. Or volunteer on a Saturday morning, and get in free!
Do you want to learn how to make that beautiful, rich, black substance we call “gardener’s gold”? David and Allen have been building compost piles for many years, and have a profound appreciation for rot! David will show participants the composting operation at CommonWealth, and the elements that make it a success. Allen will demonstrate different methods for building a successful home compost pile.
Instructor: David Braden, compost master and co-founder of CommonWealth Urban Farms
Allen Parleir, coordinator of Closer To Earth and co-founder of CommonWealth Urban Farms
