Learn gardening basics at a “Spring Season Garden Planning” workshop

Are you interested in getting into gardening this spring but you’re not sure where to start? The City, in partnership with Ecosource, will be hosting a series of Homegrown Mississauga gardening workshops throughout the growing season.

The first of the series is the “Spring Season Garden Planning” workshop, which will run in March, April and May. Attendees will learn the basics of garden planning (e.g. crop planning and building healthy soil) and how to grow their own fruits and vegetables (e.g. seed starting and transplanting). Subsequent seasonal workshops in the summer, fall and winter will cover topics such as tending to the garden, harvesting and preparing for colder weather.

These workshops support the Urban Agriculture Strategy, by teaching residents gardening skills, so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home. The workshops will be great for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The first workshop will include a presentation and a hands-on gardening activity involving soil, seeds and water so please dress appropriately.

What

An in-person workshop that will teach you the basics of starting a garden.

When and where

The same “Spring Season Garden Planning” workshop will run at four different locations and dates in March, April and May:

• Monday, March 24 at the Malton Youth Hub from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (drop-in participants only).
• Monday, April 7 at the Burnhamthorpe Library Program Room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (register online).
• Monday, May 5 at Meadowvale Community Centre from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (register online).
• Monday, May 26 at Mississauga Valley Community Centre from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (register online).

Cost

Free – online registration is required as space is limited.

Tags

• Climate Change
• Parks and Forestry
• Things to Do