Gardens for Everyone Workshop - June 25

Learn to build a raised-bed garden!

Hands-on skills training – Learn how to:

• Fully assemble a Garden Box Kit from start to finish
• Safely use a power drill
• Transport materials and tools with proper ergonomics to avoid injury
• Create a level working space wherever you build
• Orient boards to prevent negative effects from warpage

Practical education – Learn how to:

• Choose a location and position for your beds to get the most out of your garden
• Prepare the site to ensure beds are level and accessible
• Source soil from local bulk suppliers or landscape centers

Take-Home Garden Box Kits (optional) – Materials to build your own raised garden bed

• Each kit includes pre-cut #2 prime, pressure-treated, ground-contact lumber and all necessary hardware to assemble a 4 ft × 8 ft × 20 in raised garden bed
• Includes take-home assembly instructions that bring you step by step through the build process to reinforce the skills you gain during the workshop
• Each kit is $100 and can be paid in full upfront or with a $20 deposit at registration and $80 remaining balance at the time of the workshop.
• For an additonal $60, we will also provide you with nutrient rich soil for your box.