All workshops begin at noon and are on Fridays unless otherwise noted. There is no cost for attending the workshops. Space is limited so please call 816-931-3877 to register.

 

Learn the basics of starting seeds, soil mixes and growing under lights. Presented by John Williams, KCCG Program Director.

 

Perfect for the first-time vegetable gardener and intermediate gardeners. Learn all about growing a great vegetable garden. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

 

March 5 (Friday)

Learn what varieties are best for this area and how to plant and care for them for a bountiful harvest. We will focus on the major fruit trees for this area (apple, peach, cherry and pear) but will also cover exotic fruit trees. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

Designed for teachers or school staff who have or are planning to start a schoolyard garden, this workshop will cover basic gardening knowledge needed for planning and planting your spring and summer schoolyard gardens.  Plant selection, tips for planting and garden management will all be discussed.  We will also highlight ideas for fun garden activities and demonstrate garden-based lessons. Presented by Andrea Mathew, KCCG Schoolyard Gardens Coordinator and Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

 

Learn the secrets of growing big onions along with harvesting and storage information. Presented by John Williams, KCCG Program Director.

If you are thinking about starting up a new group garden or community garden – this workshop is essential. Learn about site evaluation and selection, site planning, garden construction, water systems, soil preparation and amendment, garden organizing, garden cropping plans and garden management. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

 

April 2 (Friday)

Learn how to build, plant and maintain your raised bed garden. Presented by Andrea Mathew, KCCG Schoolyard Gardens Coordinator.

Sometimes the only place you have for a garden is in a container. Growing food plants in containers can be challenging - learn how to do it with proper soil mixes, container selection, crop selection and container growing techniques.

Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

 

Learn how to have success with tomatoes and how to pick the varieties that best suit your needs.   Presented by John Williams, KCCG Program Director.

 

If you have already started up your community partner garden, come learn how to manage it effectively to maximize production and benefits for your group. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

April 30 (Friday)

Perfect for the fist-time vegetable gardener. Learn all about growing a great vegetable garden.   Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.

 

June 4 (Friday)

Learn how to properly freeze produce to preserve the highest eating quality. Presented by Susan Mills-Gray, University of Missouri Extension Service.

 

Learn how to identify garden pests and beneficial insects and how to control problem insects. Presented by Mary Roduner, KCCG Children’s Garden Coordinator.

 

Tips on what and when to plant fall vegetables. Plant in July and August for fall harvest. Presented by John Williams, KCCG Program Director

 

Explore basic garden herbs by strolling through our Beanstalk Children’s Garden. Get tips on what herbs to grow, what herbs to use fresh and how to dry them. Presented by Mary Roduner, KCCG Children’s Garden Coordinator.