Urban Farming Workshop Series

Join our experienced horticulturists and permaculture experts as they introduce you to the world of urban farming.
The urban farming workshops are a series of sessions including an introduction to permaculture, chicken keeping, bee keeping, propagating and seed saving, community gardens — the list goes on!
These workshops will give you the skills and knowledge to apply to your own urban garden or help you decide if a career in horticulture/permaculture is for you.

Times

Workshops run 10am - 5pm every third Saturday of the month from February until September.

Session	Topics
Saturday February 20, 2020	Introduction to permaculture principles, organic fruit production
Saturday March 20, 2020	Soils and their preparation, preserving your harvest
Saturday April 17, 2020	Beekeeping, composting, worm farming and fertilizers
Saturday May 15, 2020	Organic vegetable production, harvesting and storage
Saturday June 19, 2020	Propagation, seed collection and storage
Saturday July 17, 2020	Pest disease and weed management
Saturday August 21, 2020	Chicken keeping and care, DIY yard constructions
Saturday September 18, 2020	Community gardens and community supported agriculture

 

When

Location

North Street Community Herb Garden, 30 Warren Ave, Portland, ME, 04103, View Map