Fall Gardening 101 Class
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About this event
One of 4 upcoming events at Griffin Gardens, and 632 across Detroit.
Give yourself time to prepare for next year's garden by learning the tools now so that you are set up for success. Fall planting is considered by many the best time to plant your perennials to give them time to acclimate to their environment when the conditions aren't so hot. Join us at Griffin Gardens for a fun and informative in-person event where you can learn all the basics of gardening. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for you. Our experienced instructor will cover topics like plant care, soil preparation, and pest control. Get ready to get your hands dirty and bring some greenery into your life! If you have always wanted to start a garden but felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the growing process or in need of some guidance then this is the class for you. This class is for anyone with an interest in growing food or flowers. Marilyn Griffin, creator of Griffin Gardens, will share and explain the basics of starting and maintaining your own garden. Topics will include: Best locations to place your plants, soil types, our growing zones and what that means, container gardening, how to transplant, and much more! During this class you will be encouraged to ask as many questions as you want in order to ensure that you walk away ready to start your own garden. In this class there are NO dumb questions. Just come ready to learn and be inspired :) Bring a notebook, writing utensils, and any questions that you may have. What's included? 2 hour instruction Free seeds 1 transplant Hands on practice transplanting Garden tour