Beginning Gardener Resources
Welcome!
Are you new to gardening? We’re so glad you found our community – welcome! We’ve gathered these articles, webinars, events, and other resources to help you get off to a good start. If there’s something else you’d like to learn about, these archives are a great place to search.
Planting Calendars
Wondering when to plant something in your garden? These calendars will help you pick the right date.
Community Resources
These resources are popular in our community and can help get you started!
Beginning Gardener Video Series
In this series, Caleb Goossen, our crop and conservation specialist, and Dave Colson, a MOFGA volunteer and farmer, guide us through some basics including picking a site for a garden, starting seedlings, compost, and more.
Beginning Gardener Series
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How-to's
Below are a few articles and webinar recordings about starting a garden.
Upcoming Beginner-Friendly Events
We hope to see you at a gathering or webinar soon!
Gather & Grow Tour: Backyard Permaculture
September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFor the Love of Garlic: How to Grow Bigger and Better Garlic
September 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amThe Common Ground Country Fair
September 19 - September 21Introduction to Bandsaw Milling
September 22 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pmGardening in Climate Change: Community Resilience
October 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
