Spring Garden Prep & Planning

As the ground begins to thaw each spring, knowing when and how to begin to prep your garden for the growing season can be daunting - This two-hour class will cover the basics of garden design and ground preparation - all done with simple, accessible hand tools that every gardener should have in their closet. We will demonstrate the transformation of a fresh piece of fallow ground to a planting ready garden, discuss what to look for in gardening tools, how to determine plant and row spacing, succession planting, and spring cover cropping. Bring any other questions you may have. 

This class takes place in the field - Dress for the outdoors and walking in the garden on potentially muddy or uneven ground. You will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty as well.

About the Instructor:

This course is being led by Jonathan Darby. Jonathan is the owner/operator of the Wallicks Farm Project, Riverbend Foraging, and co-owner of Riverbend Comics. Jonathan is a farmer, wild foods enthusiast, and educator. He is a certified permaculture designer and teacher and serves on the Board of Directors for the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education.

Health and Safety

*For questions regarding cancellation, please visit our website.

*The Horn Farm Center is offering on-site educational programming with some modifications due to COVID-19. Multiple hand sanitizer stations are available. We will adjust as needed as time passes and things change. In order to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff, the Horn Farm Center is following current CDC Guidelines. Please contact us at info@hornfarmcenter.org for questions or concerns.

*Parking is along the field above the farmhouse.

*All programs are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email and phone call if there are any program changes or cancellations. Thank you for supporting regenerative farming and educational programs at the Horn Farm Center.