Press Release:
It’s spring, and now’s the time to get your garden started. Whether you’re new to growing veggies, or a seasoned pro, Seattle Tilth offers a wide variety of classes to help you take the next steps in gardening.

Check out these upcoming classes in the West Seattle area.

Get Your Garden Growing
Learn how to prepare garden beds for planting, amend the soil and determine whether or not it is ready to cultivate. We will cover seed sowing methods and how to use season extension tools such as cloches and cold frames. You will leave prepared to get your garden started for a season of productive gardening! This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, April 23; 10 a.m.-noon
• White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. S.W., Room 12, Seattle, WA 98106
• $36 or $25 for Seattle Tilth members. Advance registration and payment are required.

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/get-your-garden-gro…

Permaculture Design Certification Course
Create your own sustainable future! Renowned author and teacher Toby Hemenway teaches an intensive Permaculture course over six weekends. This certification course will give you holistic tools for food, water, and energy security; building healthy communities and economies; and many other issues.

• One weekend a month, May through October; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• White Center Cultural Community Center, Room 8, 9421 18th SW, Seattle, WA 98106
• $900; payment plans are available. Advance registration and payment are required.

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/permaculture-design…

Grow Heat Lovers
Get the scoop on growing the biggest and most flavorful tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, May 21; 10 a.m.-noon
• Community Harvest Garden at White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. SW., Seattle, WA 98106
• $36 or $25 Seattle Tilth members. Advanced registration and payment are required.

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/copy_of_grow-heat-l…

Go Vertical
Learn how to grow your veggie garden vertically to maximize your space and harvest. This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, June 18; 10 a.m.-noon
• Community Harvest Garden at White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. SW., Seattle, WA 98106
• $36 or $25 for Seattle Tilth members. Advanced registration and payment are required.

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/copy_of_go-vertical

Start Your Fall and Winter Garden
Learn how to plant veggies now for harvest in the lean months of fall and winter. This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, July 23; 10 a.m.-noon
• Community Harvest Garden at White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. SW., Seattle, WA 98106
• $36 or $25 for Seattle Tilth members. Advanced registration and payment are required.

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/start-your-fall-and…

Put Your Garden to Bed
Learn how to replenish your garden soil all winter long. This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, Oct. 29; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Community Harvest Garden at White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. SW., Seattle, WA 98106

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/copy2_of_put-your-g…

Composting 101: Free Food for the Garden
Learn how easy it can be to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden. This class is offered in partnership with Community Harvest of SW Seattle.

• Saturday, Nov. 5; 2-4 p.m.
• Community Harvest Garden at White Center Cultural Community Center; 9421 18th Ave. SW., Seattle, WA 98106

http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/copy2_of_composting…

See a full list of Seattle Tilth’s upcoming classes on organic food growing, urban livestock and sustainable landscaping.

Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.