Are you interested in learning how to get the most out of your garden this summer? The City, in partnership with Ecosource, is hosting a series of Homegrown Mississauga gardening workshops throughout the growing season. The second of the series is the “Summer Season Garden Care and Maintenance” workshop, which will run in June and July. Attendees will learn how to grow their own fruits and vegetables, and how to build healthy soil using techniques such as crop rotation, companion planting and organic fertilizers.
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.
What
An in-person workshop for residents with limited or no gardening experience, that teaches you how to grow fruits and vegetables and cultivate healthy soil for your garden. This is a hands-on workshop that includes using organic fertilizers and natural pest control solutions.
When
The same “Summer Season Garden Care and Maintenance” workshop will run at four different locations and dates throughout June and July.
Where
- Monday, June 23 at the Malton Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Thursday, July 3 at the Burnhamthorpe Library from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Thursday, July 10 at Meadowvale Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, July 14 at Mississauga Valley Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
Cost
Free – online registration is required as space is limited. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Subsequent seasonal workshops in the fall and winter will cover topics such as harvesting and preparing for colder weather.
