Learn how to garden using straw bales instead of traditional gardening methods! Fun and easy for the whole family. Straw Bale Gardening is simply a different type of container gardening. The main difference is that the container is the straw bale itself and is held together with two or three strings. Once the straw inside...

Whether you have a full backyard or an apartment balcony, growing your own seedlings for fresh herbs, fruits, or vegetables can be fun and "dirt cheap"! In this workshop we'll share the basics of starting spring and summer seedlings indoors including materials needed, correct temperature, planning and watering. One lucky Dead Plant Society attendee will...

Learn how to use mason bees in your garden. Mason Bees are generalists; they don’t stick to certain blossoms they pollinate whatever they find and like. They pollinate the following best: apricots, almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, raspberries, strawberries, and flowers in the rose family. They are very beneficial to home...

Learn all the tips and tricks for starting veggies from seed to have all the best homegrown veggies for your table. Learn about transplanting, pest management and feeding.