Share a Seed Cover Crop Workshop at Upshur Community Garden

1325 Upshur Street Northwest,Washington DC 20011

01 October, 2022

Description

Learn about the benefits and importance of cover cropping – a foundational sustainable and organic growing practice – to building soil health! With summer behind us, it's time to think about fall planting and building soil health over the winter. By adding cover crops to your garden, you can add nutrients BACK into your soil without using chemical amendments and head into spring with lush, healthy soil. The workshop will be led by Upshur Garden member and international cover crop expert Andy Clark and include a planting demonstration, free cover crop seed and pretty much everything you need to know to get started using cover crops!Share a Seed will also be sharing garden guidance and fall seeds for your final planting of the year. As always, we'll be accepting your surplus seeds from all seasons – so don't forget to bring your spares to share!Visitors will also be offered tours of the garden and are invited to relax and enjoy the space at your leisure. This is a working garden, so please keep a close eye on pets and small humans. This event is free, but donations are encouraged.