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ECI Virtual Organic Gardening Classes

The Ecological Culture Initiative will present 3 virtual organic gardening classes and demonstrations on Zoom, led by Agro-Ecology Director Rachel Stephens and Good Ground Heritage Garden Manager Doria Hughes. We will show new gardeners how to choose the right garden site, learn the different styles of garden beds, how to plant in succession, rotate crops, and more. The classes are free to our community members, and will have 45 minutes of instruction, and 15 minutes for Q&A. Registrants can email our general email inbox for a zoom link via info@eciny.org or fill out the form below.

Monday, March 1st at 2:00 pm - Organic Vegetable Gardening I

Learn how to plan your home vegetable garden for this year’s growing season! The Ecological Culture Initiative’s President and Agro-Ecology Director, Rachel Stephens, will guide new gardeners in how to choose the right garden site, learn the different styles of garden beds, how to plant in succession, rotate crops, and more. 

Monday, March 8th at 2:00 pm - Organic Vegetable Gardening II

Learn how grow a successful home vegetable garden using organic methods! The Ecological Culture Initiative’s President and Agro-Ecology Director, Rachel Stephens, will guide new gardeners in how to test and improve their garden soil, choose the right watering method, manage disease and pests organically and more.

Monday, March 15th at 11:00 am - Seed Sowing Demonstration

Learn how to grow plants from seeds in this virtual seed sowing demonstration! The Ecological Culture Initiative’s President and Agro-Ecology Director, Rachel Stephens and Garden Manager, Doria Hughes, will guide new gardeners in creating a seed starting schedule, mixing their own soil-less mix, and germinating seeds indoors.

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