Food Gardening Basics
In this one-time class learners will explore the basics of designing food gardens for backyards or containers
Brekke Bounds (she/her)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Join Ms. Brekke to learn the basics of designing your edible garden! We'll explore ways to approach planning a garden that fits your space and time. Topics covered in this lecture style class include: - Introduction to some popular growing methods - square foot gardening, raised bed gardening, container gardening and more - Easy to grow plants for those in temperate climates - Assessing your space and how to choose the right plants - Planning for beauty and function - Managing expectations in your garden and setting yourself up for a successful year - Time for questions! This class is designed for beginners or learners who have helped with a garden before but are looking for more knowledge to get them growing on their own this year.
Learning Goals
- Learners will be familiar with several types of gardening
- Learners will have ideas for what to grow in their own garden
- Learners will be familiar with some basic design ideas for raised beds and containers
- Learners will be ready to get their hands dirty in the garden this year
Other Details
Supply List
Students may find a pencil and paper handy to take notes and jot down ideas during the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Epic Gardening
Gardening Know How
Farmers Almanac
Joined September, 2020
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Ms. Brekke. I love teaching about gardening, sustainability, nature, and other environmental topics. I also love being outside and hope to share my love of nature with your child. I come to teaching with the dream that everyone can be comfortable growing a small amount of their own food and learn to appreciate time spent outside. My approach to teaching is to share my appreciation of gardening and growing with my students so that they can see the same wonder I see. I bring mindfulness and joy to every class I teach and look forward to sharing that with your child.
I have a bachelors degree in environmental studies, a masters degree in sustainable food systems, and am certified in permaculture design. I am currently studying to become board certified in holistic nutrition and registered as an herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. I'm excited to bring my passion for nutrition and herbs to my classes. I have over 15 years of experiential education teaching on environmental topics as well as over 6 years of experience teaching team building and mindfulness. I am also working on building my own urban homestead on my small city lot in Chicago where I live with my partner James.
If you have any questions please reach out to me. Please allow 48 hours for a response. I look forward to working with your child in class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class
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