Lunch & Learn: Garden Planning

2811 Jackson Street,Dubuque IA 52001

15 March, 2023

Description

Order lunch and join Convivium Farm Manager, A.J. for this informative Lunch & Learn! It’s simple enough to go to the store and buy whatever seedlings strike your fancy, but if you’re the type of person that likes to plan every detail down to the individual seed and the day you’ll start harvesting – this class is for you! Join Convivium Farm Manager, A.J., to discuss all aspects of garden planning: - how to create a garden plan and map based on your space - how to select crops based on your space - how to create a calendar for seed starting and planting based on the crops you selected - how to plan and plant for succession planting and more! No registration is required for this class. 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.