Events/Workshops
Kansas City Community Gardens Spring 2013 Workshop Schedule
There is no cost for attending the workshops. Space is limited, call 816-931-3877 to register.
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.
February 8: Growing Under Lights Start your own vegetable plants from seed at home! Learn how to use a grow light unit to prepare for, plant and maintain seedlings that can be transplanted into your garden.
February 15: 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) and will cover exotic fruit trees.
February 22: 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.
February 23 (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. Come to one or all sessions: 9-10am: How to Start a Community Partner Garden, 10-11am: Making Your Community Partner Garden Successful , 11-12pm: Special Enhancements.
(Postponed til March 4th!!!!!!): Fruit Trees and Berry Plants Join us for a special combined workshop on growing fruit trees and berry plants. Come to one or both of the sessions. 6-7pm- Selecting, Planting and Caring for Fruit Trees. 7-8pm- Selecting, Planting and Caring for Berry Plants
March 8: 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.
March 9 (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.
March 15: Early Spring Crops Give-in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather.
March 18 (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.
April 5: 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.
April 12: Growing Herbs Fresh herbs are a tasty addition to your cooking. Learn the best ways to grow and preserve the most popular varieties.
April 13 (Saturday) 10:30am- 12:00pm: Enhancing your Schoolyard Garden 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, preparing your garden for the upcoming summer planting, and see demonstrations on maintaining your current garden.
April 19: 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.
May 3: 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.
May 17: 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.
May 31: 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.
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Kansas City, KS Workshops
All workshops are at 6:00pm on Mondays. The following workshops will be held at Bethany Community Center, 1120 Central Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102.
March 25: Early Spring Crops Give-in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather.
April 1: Basic Vegetable Gardening 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.
April 15: 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.
April 29: Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Potatoes 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? Are you disappointed when you dig up your sweet potatoes? Come learn how to choose, plant and care for tomatoes, peppers and sweet potatoes.
May 6: Watering and Mulching Water is essential for healthy productive crops. We will talk about rain water catchment systems, water meters, and water conservation. Mulch is a gardener’s best friend. Mulch prevents water from evaporating while discouraging weed growth. KCCG will be bringing straw bales to sell.
Independence Workshops
All Independence Workshops are on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Location of presentations varies.
February 20: Fruit Trees and Berry Plants Independence Health Department, 515 S. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050 Fruit trees and berry plants 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.
March 6: Vegetable Garden Basics Independence Health Department, 515 S. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050 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.
March 27 (6:30-8pm): Early Spring Crops St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 3601 S. Sterling, Independence, MO 64052 Give-in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather.
April 10 (6:30-8pm): Raised Bed Gardening Independence Health Department, 515 S. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050 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.
