This week, learn about using passive hydroponic systems to water your garden! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this growing season. Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County Master Gardeners Association, will lead discussions surrounding the major […]
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the garden instruction stops! This week, learn about using active hydroponic systems to water your garden! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County […]
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the garden instruction stops! This month, learn all about Seed Starting! Topics covered will include seed viability, germination testing, growth mediums, and a wide variety of easy seed starting techniques. This is the perfect follow-up for the Seed Swap, held on January 27 (you are planning on coming to […]
This month, learn all about creating your own Butterfly Garden and other ways to attract pollinators. It's really cool--plant beautiful things AND help our civilization continue to eat. Learn about attracting and sustaining a pollinator-friendly space with food and host plants. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love […]
This month, it's all about Native Plants--how to grow them and how to support natural diversity and native populations. It's our only planet, right? Let's treat it well. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These […]
Let's talk Herb Gardens this month! Learn all about growing fresh herbs and pollinators, and how to make teas with them, too! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These classes are come and go--whether you […]
It's time to put away the plows! This month, learn about No-Till Gardening. We are going to create healthy soil with increasing levels of magical organic material. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These classes […]
The growing season is coming to an end and entropy abounds. But YOU know that all the energy put into your spring and summer gardens should not go quietly into the night. That means learning about SEED SAVING. Join us to discover how to collect and store seeds at this, the season's end. A big […]
It's time for more tutelage on HYDROPONICS! This month, we will build and demonstrate a Kratky hydroponic system (there's one in our Community Gardens for you to analyze beforehand, fyi). It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this […]
