2019 Workshop Schedule
All workshops are free! Please note the location of the workshops at the top of each schedule.
KCCG Office in Swope Park
6917 Kensington, KCMO 64132
| When | Time | Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| April 5th | 12:00pm | Container Gardening – How to Grow Food Plants in Containers: it’s not the easiest way to garden but, if you don’t have a good place for a regular garden – container gardening is a good option. Learn how to grow vegetables, herbs and fruits in containers using proper soil mix in good containers using the best plant varieties and growing techniques. |
| April 19th | 12:00pm | Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Potatoes - Oh My! Are you overwhelmed by the number of tomato varieties available? Are you confused about heirloom tomatoes? Do your pepper plants not produce as many peppers as you would like? Are you disappointed when you dig up your sweet potatoes? Come learn how to select, plant and care for tomatoes, peppers and sweet potatoes. |
| May 3rd | 12:00pm | Vegetable Garden Basics: This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. |
| May 17th | 12:00pm | Cooking with Spring’s Greens: Everyone is talking about super foods - kale, collards and other leafy greens - but not everyone knows how to prepare them. Learn some easy and delicious recipes as well as how to put together simple salad dressings. We will focus on whatever produce is ready to harvest. Come ready to sample some delicious foods. |
| June 7th | 12:00pm | What’s Really Bugging You? Insects in the Garden: Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as the beneficial insects. We will also discuss how to control problem insects. |
| June 21st | 12:00pm | Fermenting 101: Curious about how to ferment your garden vegetables to preserve them, create beneficial enzymes, probiotics and improve digestion? Join us for an introduction into fermentation including sauerkraut and other spring veggies. |
| July 12th | 12:00pm | Growing and Cooking with Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs are a tasty and healthy way to enhance your cooking. Learn the best ways to grow and preserve the most popular varieties of herbs. We will cook with several easy-to-grow herbs. Bring your appetite! |
| July 26th | 12:00pm | The Ins and Outs of Fall Gardening: Gardening doesn’t end with tomatoes and zucchini. Don’t miss Kansas City’s bountiful third gardening season. You can plant in July and August for a delicious fall garden harvest! Learn the details of what and when to plant for best results. |
| July 30th | 6:00pm | Hands-on Series #5 – Fall Planting in the Garden. Outside in the demo garden. Weather permitting. |
| August 2nd | 12:00pm | Keep Out! Best Practices for Deterring Animal Pests: How do I keep the squirrels out of my tomatoes? Voles out of my sweet potatoes? Although there are no sure-fire solutions to keep pesky pests out of your garden, this workshop will discuss best practices for deterring animal pests. |
| August 16th | 12:00pm | Cooking with Summer’s Bounty: Learn how to prepare the beautiful, fresh produce that you have harvested from your garden. Don’t know what to do with Swiss chard? Have zucchini coming out of your ears? No problem. Come sample some creative and healthy veggie recipes featuring summer produce. Bring your appetite! |
| August 27th | 6:00pm | Hands-on Series #6 – Harvesting from the Garden. Outside in the demo garden. Weather permitting. |
| October 4th | 12:00pm | Popular Garden Trends: What gardening methods are best? Should I or shouldn’t I be tilling my garden? Is square foot gardening best for raised beds? With the rising popularity of vegetable gardening, comes a tide of different garden trends. In this workshop we will discuss the merits and limitations of several different gardening trends as well as many age-old gardening myths. |
| October 18th | 12:00pm | Growing Great Garlic and Onions: Garlic and onions are the foundation of many recipes. They are some of the best crops to grow to donate because they store well. Join us to learn more and increase your harvest. |
Ivanhoe Community Center:
3700 Woodland, KCMO 64109
| When | Time | Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| May 7th | 5:30pm | What’s really bugging you? Insects in the Garden: Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as beneficial in-sects. We will also discuss how to control problem insects. |
| June 11th | 5:30pm | Cooking with Spring’s Greens: Everyone is talking about super foods - kale, collards and other leafy greens - but not everyone knows how to prepare them. Come learn some easy and delicious recipes as well as how to put together simple salad dressings. We will focus on whatever produce is ready to harvest. Come ready to sample some deli-cious foods. |
Satellite Seed and Plant Sales
Independence, MO
Sermon Center (South Room): 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, MO 64050
- Summer, Warm Season Plants: Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00-5:00 pm
- Fall, Cool Season Plants: Tuesday, July 30 @ 3:30-5:0pm
For more information contact Suzanne Meyer at smeyer@indepmo.org or 816-325-7320
Kansas City, KS
Northrup Park Community Garden: 939 Barnett, Kansas City, KS 66101
- Summer, Warm Season Plants: Tuesday, April 30 @ 5:00-6:30 pm
- Fall, Cool Season Plants: Monday, July 29 @4:30-6:00pm
La Placita Market: 11th and Central, Kansas City, KS 66102
- Summer, Warm Season Plants: Saturday, May 4@ 11:00 am-1:00 pm