Events/Workshops
Kansas City Community Gardens
Spring 2012
Workshop Schedule
Swope Park Workshops
All workshops are at 12:00 noon on Fridays unless otherwise noted.
The following workshops will be held at 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, MO 64132.
There is no cost for attending the workshops.
Space is limited so please call 816-931-3877 to register.
February 10: Growing Under Lights
Start your own vegetable plants from seed at home under lights! Learn how to use a grow light unit to successfully prepare for, plant and maintain seedlings that can be transplanted into your garden. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
February 11 (Saturday) 9:00am-12:00pm: Get Growing a Community Garden
This workshop is essential for anyone thinking of starting a community garden or wanting to expand or improve their existing community garden.
9:00am-10:00am- How to Start a Community Partner Garden
10:00am-11:00am- Making Your Community Partner Garden Successful
11:00am-12:00pm- Special Enhancements for Community Partner Gardens
11:00am-12:00pm- Special Enhancements for Community Partner Gardens
Presented by the KCCG Get Growing Team.
February 17: Selecting, Planting and Caring for Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are a great addition to your garden! Learn what varieties are best for this area and how to plant and care for them to get 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.
February 24: Planting and Caring for Specialty Crops
Do you wish your onions were bigger? Are you disappointed when you dig up your potatoes and sweet potatoes every year? Does growing asparagus seem too mysterious to try? Learn practical steps for planting and caring for these and other specialty crops. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
February 27 (Monday) 6:00-8:00pm: Fruit Trees and Berry Plants
Join us for a special combined workshop on growing fruit trees and berry plants
6:00-7:00pm- Selecting, Planting and Caring for Fruit Trees.
7:00-8:00pm- Selecting, Planting and Caring for Berry Plants
Come to one or both of the sessions. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Program Director.
March 2: Selecting, Planting and Caring for Berry Plants
Grow your own berries right in your own backyard! Learn about the different varieties of fruit-bearing shrubs and how to care for them to produce healthy, high-yielding plants. We will focus on strawberries, blackberries and raspberries, but will discuss other fruit plants as well. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
March 3 (Saturday) 10:30am- 12:00pm: Planning and Planting your Schoolyard Garden
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 MaryAnna Henggeler, KCCG Schoolyard Gardens Coordinator and Andrea Mathew, KCCG Program Director.
March 9: Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
March 16: Early Spring Crops
Give-in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
March 19 (Monday) 6:00-7:30pm: Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
March 30: Raised Bed Gardening
Discover the many benefits of raised bed gardening. Learn how to construct your own raised beds and how to plant in them for maximum efficiency. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
April 6: Early Spring Crops
Give-in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
April 13: Growing Herbs
Fresh herbs are a tasty addition to your cooking. Learn the best ways to grow and preserve the most popular varieties. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
April 14 (Saturday) 10:30am- 12:00pm: Advanced Schoolyard Gardening
This workshop is for teachers and school staff with established schoolyard gardens that want to take their garden to the next level. Learn about fun and educational garden activities, garden expansion, how to grow more challenging crops and the benefits of adding fruit to your garden. Presented by MaryAnna Henggeler, Schoolyard Gardens Coordinator and Andrea Mathew, KCCG Program Director.
April 20: Tomatoes and Peppers
Are you overwhelmed by the number of tomato varieties available? Are you confused about heirloom tomatoes? Do your pepper plants not produce as many peppers as you would like? Come learn how to choose, plant and care for tomatoes and peppers. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Program Director.
April 27: Integrated Pest Management
Using chemicals to control insects and diseases should be your last resort. This workshop will help you to develop multi-faceted strategies to control pests and diseases. Learn about crop rotation, disease resistance, maintenance techniques and more for a healthier garden. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
May 18: Insects in the Garden
Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as the beneficial insects. We will also discuss how to control problem insects. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
June 1: Plant Diseases
Learn about common plant diseases and how to control them. We will discuss problems such as tomato blossom end rot, septoria leaf spot, cedar-apple rust and powdery mildew. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
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Kansas City, KS Workshops
Space is limited. Please call 816-931-3877 to register.
February 25 (Saturday) 10:00-11:30am
Sanctuary of Hope, 2601 Ridge Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
March 12 (Monday) 6:00-7:30pm
Community Housing Wyandotte County, 2 South 14th St., Kansas City, KS 66102
Raised Bed Gardening
Discover the many benefits of raised bed gardening. Learn how to construct your own raised beds and how to plant in them for maximum efficiency. Presented by Andrea Mathew, KCCG Program Director
April 16 (Monday) 6:00-7:30pm
Community Housing Wyandotte County, 2 South 14th St., Kansas City, KS 66102
Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
Independence, MO Workshops
Space is limited. Please call 816-931-3877 to register.
February 27 (Monday) 6:30-8:00pm
Independence Health Department 515 South Liberty, Independence, MO 64050
Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Mary Roduner, Beanstalk Children’s Garden Coordinator.
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March 5 (Monday) 6:30-8:00pm
Independence Health Department 515 South Liberty, Independence, MO 64050
Fruit Trees and Berry Plants
Fruit is a great addition to your garden! Learn what varieties are best for this area and how to plant and care for them to get 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. Also learn about the different varieties of fruit-bearing shrubs and how to care for them to produce healthy, high-yielding plants. We will focus on strawberries, blackberries and raspberries, but will discuss other fruit plants as well. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
March 12 (Monday) 6:30-8:00pm Roger T. Sermon Center
201 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence, MO66050 (near intersection of Noland and Truman)
Raised Bed Gardening
Discover the many benefits of raised bed gardening. Learn how to construct your own raised beds and how to plant in them for maximum efficiency. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
April 9 (Monday) 6:30-8:00pm Roger T. Sermon Center
201 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence, MO 66050 (near intersection of Noland and Truman)
Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ben Sharda, KCCG Executive Director.
