Community Garden Classes in September
There are a number of people and initiatives interested in starting community gardens in their neighborhood. This can be a daunting task, but there are classes offered by Urban Harvest that can help understand the process and pitfalls. A couple of tremendous opportunities to participate in the actual planning and implementation of a community garden are coming up soon. Please see the Urban Harvest calendar of classes (found at www.urbanharvest.org/education/index.html) for more information about these:
Class 1: Organize & Design -This class will take place at the site of a new community garden at the University of St. Thomas. Open to the public, it offers a rare chance to follow the growth of a community garden on site. We will explore goals, discuss organizing volunteers and funding, and help you set priorities for your garden... also cover the fundamentals of building a garden, including optimizing bed locations and dimensions, possible raised bed materials, the best soil choices, and...review the best vegetables to grow in the Houston area. Thursday, Sept. 2, 11:00am - 2:00pm.

Class 2: Implementation. We will review and modify the garden design, set a schedule for ordering materials and set a build date. We will discuss site-specific design implementation, and share important tips for building and maintaining a garden over time. We will also review suitable fruit trees and habitat plants to grow in Houston gardens. Thursday, Sept. 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm.