Garden Like a Boss | Pt. 2: Soil Health & Composting

Garden Like a Boss  |  4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22 and 7/6  |  12-2 p.m.  |  $30 per class or $150 for the 6-class bundle 

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Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, this six-class course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to master urban farming and gardening. Each class will cover essential topics to help you cultivate a bountiful garden right in the city — from composting to crop management to harvesting. 

Throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, ask questions, and receive guidance from experienced urban farming practitioners. Field trips to local urban farms and guest speakers from the Atlanta farming community will be incorporated when possible to enhance the learning experience.

Dig in to this exciting lineup of classes!

Session 1 – April 27, 2024 

Planning and Designing Your Warm-Season Urban Ag Space

Objective: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and design their warmseason urban agricultural spaces.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Site Selection and Analysis (30 minutes)

- Designing Your Urban Farm (45 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Practical Exercise: Designing a Small Urban Farm (40 minutes)

- Q&A and Discussion (20 minutes)

Session 2 – May 11, 2024

Soil Health and Composting

Objective: Focus on the importance of soil health and teach participants how to create and

maintain nutrient-rich soil through composting.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Understanding Soil Health (30 minutes)

- Basics of Composting (40 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Composting Workshop (45 minutes)

- Q&A and Discussion (20 minutes)

Session 3 – May 25, 2024

Planting and Crop Management

Objective: Provide hands-on experience in planting, cultivating, and managing crops in an urban environment.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Choosing the Right Crops for Urban Farming (30 minutes)

- Planting Techniques (40 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Crop Management and Maintenance (45 minutes)

- Q&A and Discussion (20 minutes)

Session 4 – June 8, 2024 

Urban Farming Challenges and Solutions

Objective: Address common challenges faced in urban farming and explore effective solutions.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Common Challenges in Urban Farming (30 minutes)

- Pest and Disease Management (40 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Case Studies and Success Stories (45 minutes)

- Q&A and Discussion (20 minutes)

Session 5 – June 22, 2024

Harvesting, Marketing, and Community Engagement 

Objective: Cover the final stages of the warm-season process, including harvesting, marketing produce, and engaging with the community.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Harvesting Techniques (30 minutes)

- Marketing Your Urban Farm Produce (40 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Community Engagement and Outreach (45 minutes)

- Celebration and Closing Remarks (20 minutes)

Session 6 – July 6, 2024: Planning and Designing Your Cool-Season Urban Ag Space

Objective: Objective: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and design their cool-season urban agricultural spaces.

- Recap and Icebreaker (15 minutes)

- Site Selection and Analysis (30 minutes)

- Designing Your Urban Farm (45 minutes)

- Break (10 minutes)

- Practical Exercise: Designing a Small Urban Farm (40 minutes)

- Q&A and Discussion (20 minutes)