Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens
We currently offer presentations on the following topics. Each is approximately one hour
Canning/Freezing/Dehydrating
Got way too much production from your garden this year? No problem! We'll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it!
Offered July - October
Composting 101
Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? Yep. We've got it all covered, from the "how to" to the "how much"
Offered March - October
Indoor Seed Starting
There are so many more varities of vegetables than what the garden centers offer! We'll show you everything you need to know to take advantage of this
Eric Bromberg
Offered November - April
Container Gardening
Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers!
Offered February - June
Herb Gardening
Let's face it.... store bought herbs, either fresh or dried, can really put a strain on your wallet. Why not grow your own?
Offered January - October
Companion Planting & Design
Location, location, location..... some plants just naturally grow better next to other, and well, some don't. Here's where you can learn what keeps the peace in your garden
Offered January - June
Tomato Growing
Without question, tomatoes are the number one home garden crop. We will teach you the best ways to maximize your harvest
Offered March - October
Growing A Summer Salad
Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than a homegrown salad? We'll give you the basics on lettuce, tomato, and cucumber growing
Offered April - June
Raised Bed Gardening
Everything you ever wanted to know about raised beds, including how to build, fill, site, and plant them
Offered March - May
"The Organic Approach"
Bugs taking over your life? Weary of spraying the wrong stuff on your food? We'll help take all the guess work out of everything
Offered May - September
Growing Cucurbits
Love the look and taste of summer and fall squash? We'll help get the best yield possible from all your zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkins, and everything in between
Offered February - May
The Pollinator Garden
Pollinators are the life blood for good production. We will explore ways to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficials to your garden
Offered year round
Closing The Garden
While the end of the season can be depressing, it's also the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We'll explore pruning, seed saving, mulching, and composting
Offered July - October
Healthy Garden Recipes
Fresh is best! Prepare healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden!
Offered January - September
The Backyard Orchard
Growing tree fruit can be challenging, but with a few hints and the right techniques, you'll have enough apples, pears, and everything else for the entire neighborhood!
Offered March - October
Indoor Growing
Grow all kinds of plants, from ornamentals to edibles from the comfort of your own home. Grow hydroponically or with LED lights. Learn all about self-watering plants and soil created especially for indoor growing
Offered year round
Houseplants 101
Grow houseplants to make you happy, clean your air and beautify your home. We will review several of the easiest plants to grow and will also learn to identify common plant-growing problems;
Offered year round
Sustainable Gardening
Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output, all while preserving resources.
Offered year round
Lifecycle of Seeds
All about sowing, harvesting and storing seeds.. Presentation deals with all types of seed starting as well as which seeds to harvest and how to store them to add to your sustainable life.
Offered year round
Gardening With Children
Learn interesting tools, techniques and projects that children will love. Even the youngest child can benefit from learning to grow plants.
Offered year round
Basics of Hydroponics
Grow all kinds of plants without soil from the comfort of your own home. Use water and nutrients to supply your family with veggies and herbs, all year long
Eric Bromberg
Offered year round
Indoor Mushroom Growing
Remote via Zoom
Did you know that gourmet mushrooms can cost $30 per pound in the store? Learn how to grow your own mushrooms using limited space. Isaiah is an accomplished mushroom farmer from Colorado.
Isaiah Chavez
Offered year round
Seed Swap Events
You have wonderful gardeners in your area who love to trade their seeds, ideas and friendship. Let me host an event for them. They will learn all about seeds from planting to harvest. This is a great community event.
Offered January - April
Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs NEW
Interacive workshop Let's plant some seeds using milk jugs as mini-green houses using this easy, effective method of planting seedlings without indoor lighting or a greenhouse
Offered September -March
Grow your Leafy Greens NEW
Learn to successfully grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet. Growing kale, spinach, chard and lettuce using several methods will be the topics of our discussion
Offered January - January - September
Veggie Gardening for Beginners New
No experience. No problem. Get some tips from the pro and grow healthy, tasty vegetables from your own back yard.
Eric Bromberg
Offered January - May
Gardening and Water Conservation New
Learn several techniques to hydrate your garden in preparation for droughts and dry, Summer conditions.
Offered March - September