How to Plan Your Garden

Do you have spring fever? Come plan your garden with seasoned experts, and fellow community members. We’ll discuss how to select your best site (including raised beds versus in ground), and the design elements of the garden; such as plant spacing, companion planting, when to choose direct seeding vs transplants, crop rotation, and successional planting. Plus many more helpful growing tips!

All are welcome, no gardening experience is necessary. There will be plenty of time for questions, as well as a garden mapping activity so you can leave confident with a great plan!

Registration Includes

Patient instruction, helpful advice, and everyone will leave with a well-planned garden map. Also – free seeds will also be available, courtesy of the Duluth Community Garden Program!

You should bring…

All materials will be provided, but if you are able, come to class with measurements of your garden spaces, and/or past garden maps if you have them.

Skill Level

No prior skills or knowledge required

Best for Ages…

18 and older

This program is supported, in part, by the Duluth Community Garden Program, whose mission is to cultivate healthy neighborhoods by providing access to land, resources, and community.