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Beginner Workshop · 1 Hour · Coachella Valley

Basic Gardening

Dip your toes into the world of gardening. In this 1-hour workshop, learn the basics of gardening here in the desert.

The Beauty and the Feast — gardens you can eat

Group size
8–20 people
Length
1 hour
Price
$75 per person

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learn the basics while you build your own arrangement

Learn about the 5 basic keys on how to start a garden here in the Coachella Valley. As we learn the basics, I'll demonstrate how to create an easy-to-care-for plant arrangement using nursery transplants. You'll follow along with the demonstration and learn how to create an arrangement yourself.

  • A customized demonstration of an arrangement pot with easy-to-care-for plants
  • Hands-on, follow-along guidance as you put your own arrangement together
  • An informational handout on gardening basics specific to the Coachella Valley

No experience needed: this workshop is made for beginners who want to start growing in the desert.

THE 5 BASIC KEYS

What it takes to start a garden in the desert

Gardening in the Coachella Valley has its own rules. We'll cover each of these keys as we build your arrangement:

  1. WeatherWorking with the desert's seasons and extreme summer heat.
  2. SunHow much sun your plants need, and where to put them.
  3. SoilGiving your plants the right foundation to grow in.
  4. WaterHow much and when to water in a dry climate.
  5. NutrientsFeeding your plants so they stay healthy and thriving.

GO HOME WITH

Your own arrangement and the confidence to grow

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