Lunch & Learn: Garden Terminology

2811 Jackson Street,Dubuque IA 52001

18 January, 2023

Description

Order lunch and join Convivium Farm Manager A.J. for this one-hour Lunch & Learn! Whether it’s understanding the differences between heirlooms, hybrids, cultivars, and varieties, or making sense of Latin botanical names– understanding the terminology of gardening is essential to expand your skills as a gardener. During this Lunch & Learn, Convivium’s Farm Manager A.J. will shed some light on some of gardening’s most pertinent vocabulary. No registration required for this free event. Instructor Bio: AJ Shultz, Farm Manager AJ tends our 13,000 plus square feet of gardens. From building healthy soil through harvesting delicious produce, AJ keeps his hands dirty demonstrating the process of growing food to anyone willing to listen. When not in the field, AJ also teaches gardening and composting classes and serves as our garden tour guide. Trust us – you don’t want to miss an opportunity to experience our gardens with him. AJ has been involved in edible and sustainable landscaping and urban gardening most of his adult life. His training and professional background includes working with organic farms and edible landscape organizations in Santa Cruz, California; Huelo, Hawaii; and Margaret River, Australia. An Iowa native, AJ returned to the area in 2011 to raise a family with his wife Kerri, also an Iowa native. They now have two growing daughters, Josey and Marny.