Grow Vegetables from Seed
NHB08, $75
Wed., March 12, 6-8:30pm AND Sat., March 22, 11am-3pm
Learn the ins and outs of growing edible crops from seed. This two-day
course will include seed science, pest management, equipment, and
maintenance to successfully carry your crops through the process of
germination.
VTO 28
$100
Tue 5-8pm
Oct 1-Nov 19
This course covers all of the basics of urban gardening from soil to seed
to table. Deepen your understanding of growing edible crops, starting
plants from seed, pest management, soil science, and more at KCC
Urban Farm. Learn basic skills such as soil conditioning, crop planning,
composting, planting, and harvesting to get on your way to planning
your own garden for next year. This course also covers finding land for
gardening in NYC and building a garden from scratch.
Materials fee: $15
Urban Agriculture-Focused Carpentry
NHB 38
$100
Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-4pm
Oct 2 and 3 OR
Oct 9 and 10 OR
Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm
Oct 4 and 5
Carpentry is not only for men. Now everyone can learn the basics of
carpentry as it relates to farm and garden structures, and in a unique
class environment. Prepare for the spring without fear of structural
obstacles while empowering yourself to use new tools. This course
will be geared towards those who have no experience but it is also
recommended for people who want to brush up on techniques and
brainstorm ideas with us. This carpentry class will be conducted by
EcoStation: NY at Bushwick Campus High School: 400 Irving Avenue
in Brooklyn.
Materials fee: $ 25
PAST
Wednesdays, 6-9pm
August 7 – 28
(4 weeks, $50)Come learn the ins and outs of harvesting garden produce and preserving it for eating in the colder months. This course will cover canning, fermentation, and freezing a variety of garden fruits and vegetables.
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