Fairbanks AHC: Dig In: Growing your own garden with confidence

Dig In: Growing your own garden with confidence

Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for fresh ideas or a beginner ready to dig in, this workshop with Mallory Smith will give you the tools you need to succeed.

In this hands-on session, you'll discover:

Where to grow your plants – Explore all the creative ways to cultivate, from raised beds to containers and beyond.
Soil prep & fertility – Learn the secrets to healthy, nutrient-rich soil that will give your plants the best start possible.
Transplanting vs. direct seeding – Understand when to start from seed and when it’s better to plant seedlings.
Irrigation setup – Master easy, efficient watering techniques that will save you time and help your garden thrive.

June 4, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $40 with student discounts available. Contact Cathy Turner, clturner@alaska.edu, 907-799-9184.

Location: Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. Workshop is at the Reindeer Garden at Fairbanks Experiment Farm.

Mallory Smith is the garden manager for the Alaska Harvest Collaborative, where she mentors students in the experiential learning garden. Mallory has 15 seasons of experience growing fruits and vegetables in northern climates and working in the local food movement.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Cathy Turner at clturner@alaska.edu, 907-799-9184. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.