| These Classes Teach You All You Need To Know To Start Growing Your Own Vegetables! This Course Is Divided Into 3 Classes: Class 1: Setting Goals, Selecting Seeds & Sorting Starter Plants Class 2: Soils, Amendments & Fertilizers Class 3: Maintaining & Harvesting the Garden Each class will be offered twice each season. Choose classes to take, or take the entire course: $35 per class. Course purchase includes all 3 classes, Clyde’s Garden Planner, and a binder for all slides, handouts and other information. Winter/Spring registration begins December 20th. Summer/Fall registration begins June 20th. Call Martin Garden Center at 864-277-1818 to enroll. |
Class 1: Setting Goals, Selecting Seeds, & Sorting Starter Plants
In this class we will explore:
- Your “why” for gardening
- Zones, climates, and growing seasons
- Basic gardening terminology
- In-ground vs. raised beds vs. container gardening vs. vertical gardening
- How to read a seed packet
- Resources for quality seeds
- Direct sowing vs. starting seeds inside
- Plant starts and their benefits
- Understanding heirloom, organic, hybrid, and open pollinated seeds
- Starting seeds inside – what do you really need and when to start
- Common problems when starting seeds
- How to harden off and transplant properly
Class 1 is offered on these dates and times:
- Saturday, January 4, 2025, 3:30-5:00pm
- Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:30-11am
Class 2: Soils, Amendments & Fertilizers
In this class we will explore:
- Preparing the perfect spot for your garden
- Soil types
- Components of Piedmont Ultisols
- Ideal soils composition
- N:P:K and micronutrients
- Amending soils to meet your goals
- Nutrient additions for certain plants/crops
- Nutrient additions using organic and inorganic fertilizers
- Composting to generate your own nutrients
- Free sources of nutrients and mulch in the Greenville Area
- Methods to deter pests using additives
- Raised beds and in-ground gardening with no-till method
Class 2 is offered on these dates and times:
- Saturday, January 18, 2025, 3:30-5:00pm
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 9:30-11am
Class 3: Maintaining & Harvesting the Garden
In this class we will explore:
- Common problems in the garden
- Pest pressure, weeds & disease
- Pesticide solutions (organic and synthetic)
- Mulching and watering needs
- Best tools for the job
- Proper harvesting time and techniques
- Proper storage
- Recipes and how to use your harvest
- Basic preserving, canning, freezing, and dehydrating
- Preparing your garden space for the next season
- Basics of seed saving
Class 3 is offered on these dates and times:
- Saturday, February 1, 2025, 4-5:30 pm
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 9:30-11am