The Garden Plot Thickens!
Back to Basics - And Beyond! (2026 Workshop Series)
Whether you’re hoping to plant your very first garden or are looking to reconnect with your existing home landscape in a more thoughtful, sustainable way, this interactive workshop series will guide you step-by-step—helping take your gardens, both new and established, from boring to beautiful. Learn what to plant to meet your gardening goals, whether that might be colourful garden beds with native plants that will welcome pollinators, creating pleasing spaces in which to relax or growing fresh food for the table.
Beyond Planting: Helping Your Garden Thrive - What's Working, What's Not!
Once plants are in the ground, the real relationship begins. This workshop focuses on caring for your garden in ways that support long-term health—not constant maintenance.
Topics include:
- Watering effectively (and avoiding common mistakes)
- Pruning and Trimming: when to do it, when not to, and how
- To mulch or not to mulch: benefits, drawbacks, and best practices
- Fertilizing: what plants really need and what to avoid
- Pest control: how to identify beneficial insects vs harmful pests, pest management strategies without harming the environment
- The Chelsea Chop