YardScaping Demonstration Site Workshop: Raised Beds
Tuesday, April 29th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District | 35 Main Street, Windham, Maine
Are you interested in turning your front yard, back yard, or ANY yard into a safe and environmentally-friendly space for your family, friends, and pets? Join us for an informative workshop covering the benefits of implementing raised beds at your own home or workplace. A raised bed garden has soil that is positioned above ground level, typically in a box-like frame that is made of a food-safe material.
Raised beds provide a variety of benefits, including:
Better soil quality
Ability to create custom soil mix for each plant type
Drainage improvement
Reduction of weed growth
Longer growing season
Attendees will learn crucial information such as what types of materials to use when constructing a raised bed, differences in direct sowing vs. seedling transplants, how to interpret seed packet instructions, and tips on plant grouping, spacing, and placement in orientation to the sun! The instructor will also cover weed and pest control tips, how to perform soil testing, and recommendations on nutrient supplements.
This workshop will last two hours with the first half spent inside learning about the benefits of raised beds and the second half spent outside in our demonstration garden. Gardening tools and materials will be provided.
Bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and prepare to get your hands dirty!
Tuesday, April 29th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District | 35 Main Street, Windham, Maine
Are you interested in turning your front yard, back yard, or ANY yard into a safe and environmentally-friendly space for your family, friends, and pets? Join us for an informative workshop covering the benefits of implementing raised beds at your own home or workplace. A raised bed garden has soil that is positioned above ground level, typically in a box-like frame that is made of a food-safe material.
Raised beds provide a variety of benefits, including:
Better soil quality
Ability to create custom soil mix for each plant type
Drainage improvement
Reduction of weed growth
Longer growing season
Attendees will learn crucial information such as what types of materials to use when constructing a raised bed, differences in direct sowing vs. seedling transplants, how to interpret seed packet instructions, and tips on plant grouping, spacing, and placement in orientation to the sun! The instructor will also cover weed and pest control tips, how to perform soil testing, and recommendations on nutrient supplements.
This workshop will last two hours with the first half spent inside learning about the benefits of raised beds and the second half spent outside in our demonstration garden. Gardening tools and materials will be provided.
Bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and prepare to get your hands dirty!
Tuesday, April 29th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District | 35 Main Street, Windham, Maine
Are you interested in turning your front yard, back yard, or ANY yard into a safe and environmentally-friendly space for your family, friends, and pets? Join us for an informative workshop covering the benefits of implementing raised beds at your own home or workplace. A raised bed garden has soil that is positioned above ground level, typically in a box-like frame that is made of a food-safe material.
Raised beds provide a variety of benefits, including:
Better soil quality
Ability to create custom soil mix for each plant type
Drainage improvement
Reduction of weed growth
Longer growing season
Attendees will learn crucial information such as what types of materials to use when constructing a raised bed, differences in direct sowing vs. seedling transplants, how to interpret seed packet instructions, and tips on plant grouping, spacing, and placement in orientation to the sun! The instructor will also cover weed and pest control tips, how to perform soil testing, and recommendations on nutrient supplements.
This workshop will last two hours with the first half spent inside learning about the benefits of raised beds and the second half spent outside in our demonstration garden. Gardening tools and materials will be provided.
Bring your favorite pair of gardening gloves and prepare to get your hands dirty!
