Neighborhood Farm Initiative

Programs - Adult Gardening Education Program

Presenting… a season-long hands-on training course in organic vegetable gardening!

Please email us if you would like info on signing up for our 2012 classes once it is available!

Are you someone…

• who has never gardened before?
• with a strong desire to learn how?
• who has 3 or more hours/week to maintain your veggie garden?

Instruction will include all aspects of starting and maintaining the garden, from testing and preparing the soil to planting, maintenance, and pest management. The instruction will be led by the NFI program coordinators and guest presenters.

When: Alternate Saturdays, May-September

Where: Near Ft Totten Metro Station (Red, Yellow, & Green Lines) or at Fort Dupont Community Garden

Please inquire about tuition rates.

Contact info@neighborhoodfarminitiative.org for more info about the Adult Gardening Education Program!

What's Included

• All seeds and transplants
• Compost, soil amendments, wood chips, and their delivery
• All necessary garden infrastructure (i.e. drip irrigation system, trellises, stakes, tomato cages)
• Your own trowel and a pair of gloves, plus seasonal use of NFI's communal tools
• Bi-weekly hands-on classes to provide you with the knowledge you need to grow your organic garden!
• Weekly "staffed" hours at the garden where participants can consult with experienced gardeners, and receive one-on-one assistance in applying class lessons and caring for your garden!

Class Syllabus

• Week 1 Introduction, class outline, soil prep, plan, design
• Week 2 Planning your garden
• Week 3 Transplanting
• Week 4 Mulching, irrigation
• Week 5 Pruning, thinning, staking, good maintenance
• Week 6 Organic pest management
• Week 7 Harvesting techniques
• Week 8 Plant disease identification and treatment
• Week 9 Vermicomposting
• Week 10 Composting
• Week 11 Fall cleanup, cover crops, fall plantings