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Embrace Gardening – Small Space Edible Gardening

May 26, 2021 @ 7:00 PM9:00 PM


An Embrace Gardening Webinar with Janet Melrose

Small Space Edible Gardening — Not Too Late to Start!


A special collaboration with Shelf Life Books in Kensington, Embrace Gardening is excited to share a virtual webinar on Small Space Edible Gardening. The cost of your ‘ticket’ includes the purchase of one of the four Guides for Prairie Gardeners books that Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau have authored!

Small Space Edible gardening isn’t just big gardening downsized!

That small space, whether it is a balcony, deck or patio, postage stamp garden or part of a larger garden has its own opportunities and challenges. From the design to hardscape choices such as containers, raised beds, vertical gardening, and relaxing spots, to the growing medium, selection of plants, and cultural practices there is a lot to consider.

Join Janet Melrose, Calgary’s Cottage Gardener and co-author (with Sheryl Normandeau) of Guides for Prairie Gardeners series, for this info dense discussion of the various concepts and practices of small space gardening, sponsored by Shelf Life Books ( https://shelflifebooks.ca/ )

We will be talking:

  • Principles and techniques for growing in small spaces
  • The what: Raised beds, Hanging baskets, Vertical ,Containers & Grow bags,
  • The Plants for raised beds and containers
  • Care of your containers, including the bugs that bug us!
Net revenue raised will be donated to a local not for profit
that addresses food security in these uncertain times.

The Cost: $27.50 per person, which includes your choice of one of the four Guides for Prairie Gardeners series:

  • The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for: Vegetables
  • The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for: Pests & Diseases
  • The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for: Small Space Gardening
  • The Prairie Gardener’s Go-To for: Seeds

…in stock at Shelf Life Books!

Once you receive confirmation of your registration, please email embracegardening@gmail.com to indicate which book you want!

The link to details and tickets is: Embrace Gardening May 26, 2021

All interested gardeners are welcome!

How it works!

You register through Eventbrite, and on the day of the event you will be sent the On-line login information through GoToMeeting. You can join with webcam enabled or just audio through your computer, and can also call in with your phone. Easy-peasy!

If you can’t attend the Webinar on the day please let us know. We will be recording it and can provide a link in MP4 format.

Your Book! Will be ready for pick up at Shelf Life Books the day after the workshop.

How can I contact the organizers with questions?

Please Email: embracegardening@gmail.com

Let’s Get Social! We’ve set up an Embrace Gardening Group Page on Facebook ↗ and would love to have you join us there and continue our conversation.


Details

Date:
May 26, 2021
Time:
7:00 PM –9:00 PM
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/embrace-gardening-planning-your-edible-garden-in-2021-tickets-137819906049

Venue

Webinar
Calgary, Alberta Canada

Organizer

Embrace Gardening