Journey to Health: Urban Gardening 101 Recap & Slides
- victoriaw041
- Mar 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 11
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Urban Gardening 101 Presentation Recap
A big thank you to Nolan for his insightful and engaging Urban Gardening presentation! His expertise and passion for gardening were evident throughout the session, making it both educational and inspiring for all attendees.
The presentation provided a comprehensive look at how to start and maintain a thriving garden in an urban setting. Nolan walked us through essential gardening principles, tools, techniques, and problem-solving strategies, helping both beginners and experienced gardeners feel more confident in their gardening journey.
Highlights from the Presentation
Getting Started: Before planting, assess your available space, time commitment, plant choices, sunlight exposure, soil type, and climate zone.
Must-Have Tools: Essential gardening tools include a trowel, watering can, gloves, clippers, shovel, hoe, and hose.
Choosing Planters: Deep containers work best for root crops, wide planters are great for herbs and greens, and larger plants need stable bases.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Gardening: Indoor gardens require controlled lighting and watering, while outdoor options include raised beds and traditional ground beds.
Seeding & Transplanting: Follow proper seeding techniques and ensure seedlings develop strong root systems before transplanting.
Watering Strategies: Watering in the morning helps prevent mildew; different setups require different irrigation methods.
Soil Health & Nutrition: Good drainage, balanced pH (6.2-7.0), and key nutrients (nitrogen, potassium, calcium) are essential for plant growth.
Common Gardening Challenges: Calcium deficiency can cause blossom end rot, aphids can be managed with soapy water, and slugs can be deterred with diatomaceous earth or copper strips.
Trench Composting: An effective way to enrich soil by layering organic waste in a dug trench.
End-of-Season Wrap-Up: Evaluate successes, clean up your space, and prepare for the next growing cycle.
Final Thoughts
Thanks again to Nolan for sharing his knowledge and experience with us! His practical tips and guidance made urban gardening feel more approachable and achievable. Whether you're growing indoors or outdoors, following these best practices will help create a thriving and sustainable green space.
We look forward to putting these lessons into practice and growing our own urban gardens!
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