Overview

Grow it, harvest it, eat it! This course will guide you through the rewarding experience of growing your own food.

led by renowned horticulturist Melinda Myers, offers 12 hands-on lessons for cultivating fresh produce, regardless of your skill level or living situation. With practical tips and techniques, you’ll learn to create a simple yet delicious garden full of vegetables, herbs, and fruits.

Course Outline

1. Jump-Start Your Edible Garden
   • Duration: 32 min
   • Get started with easy container gardens and discover the basics of growing food year-round.

2. Planning for Gardening Success
   • Duration: 31 min
   • Explore ideas for different growing spaces and tips on designing your edible landscape.

• Building Your Garden Foundation
  • Duration: 31 min
  • Learn about ideal soil composition and techniques for preparing your garden bed.

4. Starting Plants from Seeds
   • Duration: 33 min
   • Master starting common plants like tomatoes and peppers from seeds indoors for an extended growing season.

• Planting Vegetables and Herbs
  • Duration: 27 min
  • Discover how to prep the soil and plant seeds for a successful garden with various vegetables and herbs.

• Low-Maintenance Garden Tips
  • Duration: 32 min
  • Find out how to reduce maintenance time while maximizing the success of your garden.

• Small Fruit Cultivation and Care
  • Duration: 27 min
  • Learn the fundamentals of growing easy small fruits like strawberries and blueberries.

• Growing Fruit Trees
  • Duration: 29 min
  • Get guidance on selecting and planting fruit trees, including apples and peaches, for great productivity.

• Eco-Friendly Pest Management
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Understand how to manage common pests and diseases while maintaining a productive garden.

10. Food Harvesting Tips and Tricks
    • Duration: 30 min
    • Master harvesting techniques and timing for common plants to boost your garden’s output.

11. Composting and Vermicomposting
    • Duration: 32 min
    • Learn the basics of composting and how to make a worm composter to recycle kitchen scraps.

12. Extending the Growing Season
    • Duration: 29 min
    • Explore methods to protect your plants from frost and preserve your herbs for winter.