Introduction to Edible Garden Design
In this one-time class, students can learn the basic principles of edible garden design for any size garden or container!
Margo Mejia
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Are you interested to learn about gardening and grow your own food? In this interactive class, students will learn the basic concepts of garden design. Designing a garden means planning out your garden space and deciding what you would like to plant, and where. As the teacher, I will guide students to learn tips and tricks for garden planning, no matter how big or small their gardens are! We'll talk about easy-to-grow edible plants, and students can choose which ones they are excited to grow. Then we'll go over the difference between plants that like sun or shade, and what grows best in cool or warm weather. Students will learn about design concepts like square foot gardening, companion planting, and vertical gardening! These design ideas are also great for containers. I can provide personalized recommendations about what to plant this time of year based on your climate. We'll also discuss the science behind planting seeds, and how to help them grow. This introductory class is for beginners, and no prior experience with gardening is necessary. My goal is for students to have fun while learning and get excited about planting and growing their own food!
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I'm Miss Margo! I am passionate about gardening and environmental stewardship. My goal is to help make gardening and nature education more accessible to kids, and for them to have fun while learning. I have an empathetic approach with children and treat them with respect. I show them that I care about their ideas and questions, and am here to support their learning process.
I have a Master's degree in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology. My Master's thesis was about school garden-to-cafeteria programs and gave recommendations on how to integrate student-grown produce into school food. My research launched me into a career in garden education! Since 2013, I have been leading garden and farm education programs for youth ages 3-18. I help PreK-12 schools and community centers create and maintain their garden spaces. My programs guide children through the entire process of gardening including design, planting, maintenance, harvesting, and composting. For three years I was the Gardener-in-Residence at a Chicago preschool, leading their "seed-to-table" gardening program. I am also certified in Edible Landscaping and Container Design.
I am very interested in holistic wellness and homesteading. I make my own salves and body care products. I am super into cooking, fermentation, and DIY food preparation. I also love the arts; I enjoy photography, singing, playing guitar, sewing, and knitting!
I look forward to teaching your child. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class
