Upcoming Classes

Below is a chronological listing of classes. The class titles are hyperlinked, so click on the class name to go directly to its individual page to register. To enter a search for a particular class or to peruse classes by subject areas please visit the Classes Homepage.

Classes for 2017:

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Sat, May 06	Low Volume Irrigation A garden that conserves precious water resources is a rewarding investment. Keeping water on our property is good for our gardens, as well as the health of the city's water supply. Through micro or low volume irrigation, we can eliminate water runoff into the street and water more deeply for he...	9:30am to 11:30am
Tue, May 16	Permaculture Design Certification Tutorial/Graduation This module is for students who have completed the other four permaculture modules. Students will meet with permaculture graduates (mentors) to discuss their design project. Students will work on their own with guidance from one or more mentors to prepare a design of a permaculture project on a topi...	7:00pm to 8:30pm
Sun, May 21	Permaculture Design Certification Tutorial/Graduation This module is for students who have completed the other four permaculture modules. Students will meet with permaculture graduates (mentors) to discuss their design project. Students will work on their own with guidance from one or more mentors to prepare a design of a permaculture project on a topi...	2:00pm to 3:30pm
Sat, Jun 17	Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop There are many reasons for starting a community garden: creating a strong sense of community and stewardship; developing a community’s identity and spirit; providing a space for communities to grow safe, nutritious food; empowering communities with the knowledge to grow their own food and offering e...	8:30am to 2:30pm
Wed, Jun 21	The Edible Academy: Learning in the Outdoor Classroom This two-day workshop will provide classroom teachers, parents and garden coordinators with hands-on experience that will help you use your Outdoor Classroom as an exciting educational tool! Explore lessons in gardening and culinary arts that support TEKS objectives in earth science, social studies,...	8:00am to 3:00pm
Sat, Jun 24	Basic Organic Vegetable GardeningFULL This is an introductory class to growing vegetables organically in Houston, with all of its climate challenges. Growing your own food can be rewarding in many ways---a healthy family activity, fresh air and exercise, as well as better food quality and lower food costs. In this class, you will learn ...	9:30am to 11:30am
Sat, Jul 15	Square Foot Gardening Square Foot Gardening is a simple method for planting seeds in a specific way in a raised bed garden. However, this class is designed for Houston's deluge/drought rainfall, heat and humidity; information not included on the internet when you read about square foot gardening. You will learn alte...	9:30am to 11:30am
Sat, Jul 22	Fall Vegetable Gardening (HMNS) After the dog days of summer comes the perfect time to toss together iron rich salad greens, sauté veggie shish kabobs or simmer hardy vegetable soups that your whole family will enjoy. One advantage of living in Houston is how easy it is to grow vegetables in the fall and winter seasons. Think you ...	9:30am to 12noon
Sat, Sep 09	Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop There are many reasons for starting a community garden: creating a strong sense of community and stewardship; developing a community’s identity and spirit; providing a space for communities to grow safe, nutritious food; empowering communities with the knowledge to grow their own food and offering e...	8:30am to 2:30pm

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FEATURED CLASSES

Learn to Grow Your Own Food!

>June 21 & 22

E dible Academy Teacher Workshop

> Sat. June 24

Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening

> Sat. July 15

Square Foot Gardening

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