Events & Classes

Have you wondered about the best way to water your garden or orchard? In this class Dean Gunderson, our Director of Education, will discuss the many different ways to water you garden manually and through various types of irrigation both store bought and homemade. We will also cover the basics of how to collect rainwater to use for watering purposes.

Sometimes growing food in containers is the best or only option if you want to grow food. Learn about what type of soil to use, lighting needs, and what types of fruits and vegetables do best in containers. We will also cover how to grow your own microgreens in containers.

Gardening with youth, particularly in a school garden, comes with its own set of rewards and challenges. While summer is a prime time for garden growth, upkeep can be challenging when schools are closed. This class will explore a variety of strategies to leverage your community throughout the school year and keep your garden beautiful during the growing seasons.

Saving your own seeds is a great way to save money, preserve genetic diversity, adapt a crop to your local environment, and even develop your own varieties. Dean Gunderson, Director of Education here at Seed St. Louis, will cover the easiest crops to save seeds, the basics of saving seeds, and the basics of selecting your own varieties. Just register at the link to receive the Zoom link to join.

Beat the heat of summer gardening and learn techniques that will keep your tomatoes and other summer crops flourishing. Jackson Hambrick, Seed St. Louis Director of Projects, will cover how to plant and maintain healthy summer crops, what pests and disease to look out for, and quick growing summer cover crops for empty beds.

There's a lot to grow in a St. Louis orchard beyond apples, pears, and peaches. Learn about our favorite perennial fruit and nut producing trees, shrubs, vines, and cane fruit. Dean Gunderson, Director of Education here at Seed St. Louis, will also discuss some of the best perennial vegetables and herbs that you can grow in your garden or in the mulch rings around your orchard plants. Just register at the link to receive the Zoom link to join.