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  • Seed Starting with DIY Planters

    Seed Starting with DIY Planters

    Workshop overview

    This hands-on workshop focuses on practical seed-starting skills using low-waste materials and simple techniques that work at home. We’ll cover timing, soil, container size, and how to care for seedlings after planting so you can confidently start plants year after year.

    This workshop is designed to be approachable and beginner-friendly, with plenty of time for questions and guided practice.

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    What we’ll cover

    • When and why to start seeds indoors
    • How container size affects root health
    • Soil basics for strong seedlings
    • Low-waste seed-starting methods using reusable and DIY planters
    • How to care for seedlings at home after planting

    What you’ll leave with

    • A planted DIY seed-start tray
    • Templates and instructions you can reuse at home
    • Clear next steps for continuing seed starting on your own

    Workshop details

    Date: Saturday, March 21
    Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Location: Hodgepodge Books and Taps, Eugene, OR

    Cost: $45
    Capacity: Limited to 15 participants

    All basic materials are provided unless noted otherwise.

    Who this workshop is for

    • Beginner and home gardeners
    • Anyone wanting to grow more while reducing waste
    • People who prefer practical skills over complicated systems

    No prior experience required.

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    Space is limited to keep the workshop small and interactive.

    Accessibility note

    I aim to make gardening education affordable. If cost is a barrier, please reach out.

    Container Gardening: Summer Herbs

    May 23, 2026. Want to grow herbs at home? Join this workshop to understand how…

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  • Container Gardening: Salad Greens

    Container Gardening: Salad Greens

    Workshop overview

    This hands-on gardening workshop focuses on growing abundant salad greens in containers — whether you have a patio, balcony, small yard, or just a sunny doorstep. We’ll explore how container size, soil depth, and plant selection affect growth, flavor, and harvest longevity.

    You’ll learn how to set up a container that keeps producing over time, how to harvest without killing your plants, and how to plan for simple succession so you’re not starting from scratch every few weeks.

    This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for real-life growing conditions.

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    What we’ll cover

    • Choosing the right container size for salad greens
    • Soil depth, drainage, and basic fertility
    • Loose-leaf vs head lettuces (and why it matters)
    • How to seed, thin, and harvest for ongoing production
    • Simple succession strategies for continuous harvests

    What you’ll leave with

    • A planted metal container of salad greens that can be used again and again
    • Guidance on caring for your container at home
    • Clear next steps for extending your harvest

    Workshop details

    Date: April 18, 2026
    Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
    Location: Hodgepodge Books and Taps, Eugene, OR

    Cost: $85
    Capacity: Limited to keep the workshop hands-on and interactive

    All basic materials are provided unless noted otherwise.

    Who this workshop is for

    • Beginner and home gardeners
    • People growing in small or shared spaces
    • Anyone wanting fresh greens without a full garden bed

    No prior experience required.

    Registration

    Space is limited to keep the workshop small and interactive.

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    Once your registration is received, you’ll get a confirmation email with next steps.

    Accessibility

    I aim to make gardening education affordable. If cost is a barrier, please reach out.

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    Container Gardening: Summer Herbs

    May 23, 2026. Want to grow herbs at home? Join this workshop to understand how…

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  • Container Gardening: Summer Herbs

    Container Gardening: Summer Herbs

    Workshop overview

    This hands-on gardening workshop focuses on growing summer herbs successfully in containers, with an emphasis on healthy roots, appropriate spacing, and long-term care. We’ll look at common mistakes that cause herbs to struggle and how to set them up to thrive through the season.

    You’ll learn how different herbs grow, how to choose containers that support them, and how to harvest in ways that encourage continued growth rather than stress.

    This workshop is practical, beginner-friendly, and designed to help you grow herbs you’ll actually use.

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    What we’ll cover

    • Choosing containers that support healthy herb growth
    • Soil and drainage needs for common summer herbs
    • Differences between perennial and annual herbs
    • How to plant and space herbs for longevity
    • How and when to harvest without weakening plants

    What you’ll leave with

    • A planted container of summer herbs
    • Care guidance for your specific plants
    • Confidence in setting up future herb containers

    Workshop details

    Date: May 23, 2026
    Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
    Location: Hodgepodge Books and Taps, Eugene, OR

    Cost: $95
    Capacity: Limited to keep the workshop hands-on and interactive

    All basic materials are provided unless noted otherwise.

    Who this workshop is for

    • Beginner and home gardeners
    • People growing in containers or small spaces
    • Anyone wanting reliable, productive herbs at home

    No prior experience required.

    Registration

    Space is limited to keep the workshop small and interactive.

    Book now

    Accessibility note

    I aim to make gardening education more accessible. If cost is a barrier, feel free to reach out.

    Explore other workshops

    Container Gardening: Summer Herbs

    May 23, 2026. Want to grow herbs at home? Join this workshop to understand how…

    Workshop details