It’s not too early to start thinking about your garden, whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to build upon or improve your existing garden. Permaculture Rising has a virtual workshop series that may be the thing to get you going. “Grow Your Own Produce” is a 10-class series taught by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach (above), beginning Wednesday, February 1.
Each class features seasonally-relevant information about planning, growing, maintaining and harvesting food from your own vegetable garden. Classes are the first Wednesday of the month and can be taken individually or in a set. Individual classes are $25; five and 10 class passes are also available ($100 and $185 respectively).
The series kicks off with a look at the planning, design and framework of a garden. From the macro perspective to the microclimate, permaculture design strategies will be covered that will help you design your edible landscape. Thoughtful planning will help maximize yields and the diversity of crops throughout the season. Participants are encouraged to have a base map of their site and to make notes during the workshop.
Before each class, participants will receive a collection of handouts supporting the key topics for the month with a garden checklist for the month ahead. Slides and handouts will be used as reference during class and there will be ample time for questions. After the class, participants will receive a video of the class and a pdf of the slides.
Instructor Auerbach has spent many years observing and interacting with her garden and in the gardens of the greater Pacific Northwest bioregion. She has been growing most of her own produce year round for the past decade.
For more information on the series and to register, visit .
