With the holidays behind us and spring ahead, we know that many Wallingfordians’ thoughts turn to the garden and how they can squeeze a few more rows of tomatoes in this year or begin to turn their yard into a living pantry. Or perhaps this is the year you’ll begin to raise chickens or bees?
Lucky for us, the city’s finest resource for growing your own food is right here in Wallingford — Seattle Tilth. Their 2011 classes have begun, but there’s still plenty of time to lay down a foundation of knowledge before spring arrives. These are the classes that Tilth’s Wallingford location offers over the next couple of months. See the website to find full information about these classes and others, including classes in Southeast and Southwest Seattle.
Start the Garden Indoors
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2-4 p.m.
Learn how to successfully start seeds indoors for the spring and summer veggie garden.
Garden Educator Workshop: The Garden Classroom
Feb. 19; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Explore the garden classroom. Teachers receive clock hours.
City Chickens 101
Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn everything you need to raise a flock of hens in the city.
Prune Fruit Trees
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m.
Learn to prune your fruit tree for bountiful and delicious harvests
Family Fun in the Chicken Run
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m.
Learn how get the most fun out of a family-run coop.
Comprehensive Organic Gardener
March 2-23
Learn everything you need to know to create a bountiful organic food farm in the city.
City Ducks 101
Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.-noon
Learn how to get started raising your very own team of ducks—no lake required!
Organic Gardening 101
Thursday, March 10, 6-8 p.m.
Beginner gardeners–learn to grow a garden organically!
Beekeeping 201: Start Your Hive
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.-noon
Learn how to start and manage your spring bee colony with confidence.
Garden Educator Workshop: Designing and Sustaining Your School Garden
March 12; 1–4 p.m.
This half-day workshop will provide educators, parents, and community volunteers the essentials for designing and sustaining a schoolyard garden. Teachers receive clock hours.
Grow Veggies in Your Parking Strip
Saturday, March 12, 2-4 p.m.
Learn how to get the most out of your parking strip food garden.
Backyard Beekeeping 101
Thursday, March 17, 6-8 p.m.
Learn everything you need to get started with your backyard apiary.
Start with Baby Chicks
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn how to raise baby chicks into healthy hens.
City Chickens 201: The Integrated Flock
Saturday, March 19, 2-4 p.m.
Get the most out of life with chickens.
Beekeeping 201: Start Your Hive
Thursday, March 24, 6-8 p.m.
Learn how to start and manage your spring bee colony with confidence.
Garden Educator Workshop: Curriculum Working Group
March 26; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Classroom teachers and garden educators collaborate on creating lessons that connect seasonal gardening activities with school curriculum. Teachers receive clock hours.
Mushrooms: Cultivate Your Own Edible Fungi
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-noon
Learn how to grow edible mushrooms in your own backyard.
City Goats 101
Saturday, March 26, 2-4:30 p.m.
Learn how to be a goat-herder in the city.
