EDUCATION + CONSULTATION | happyhillsfarm

TO PLANT A GARDEN

IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW

- AUDREY HEPBURN

FARM + FOOD EDUCATION

We believe that everyone should understand how food is produced and where it comes from. It is our goal to help people become more connected with the food on their plates through engaging, hands-on educational opportunities.

We are excited to announce our first of many workshops in our 'Growing Your Backyard Garden' series! These workshops are designed to offer hands-on learning opportunities to help backyard gardeners build and grow abundant gardens. We are excited to learn more about your garden and to help you grow!

*Covid protocols in place for every workshop. Limited spots available per session. Summer + Fall in-person workshops take place outside, so please be prepared to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. (Spring workshop location TBD, but may also be outside!)*

All Live Q+A follow-up sessions are done via Zoom. Recorded sessions will be available for anyone unable to participate (but we hope everyone attends these because this is where we follow-up to ensure what you are learning at the workshops is working for you!)

Our first three workshops (Spring, Summer, Fall) are detailed below and are now open for sign-up!

COST PER INDIVIDUAL SESSION: $125

FULL PROGRAM COST: $325

Each session includes:

- 3 hour in class instruction

- 1 hour live Q+A (zoom)

- resource workbook

- video tutorials

- email correspondence/help as needed

PART 1 : SPRING

In-Class Workshop | SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27

Time | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location | TBD

Topics Include |

planning your summer garden
what to start indoors, when + how
seed starting calendars
what to plant outside + when, companion planting
garden mapping + planting schedule
how to find crop varieties suited to our climate (zoning, frost dates, length of growing season, season extension)
intro to soil + building soil naturally
gardening materials list + local sources
prepping for inclement weather (what to expect and how to adapt)
and more!

PART 2 : SUMMER

In-Class Workshop | SATURDAY JUNE 26

Time | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location | HAPPY HILLS FARM, HAPPY VALLEY

Topics Include |

irrigation (different types, how to setup and use), how much to water + when (water conservation), do's + don'ts, water restrictions
integrated pest management strategies
garden maintenance 101
intro to crop covering + DIY hoop/greenhouses
weeding - prevention, upkeep, techniques + strategies
succession planting + flipping beds
feeding your garden + fertilizing
garden troubleshooting
plant problem diagnosis
and more!

PART 3 : FALL

In-Class Workshop | SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26

Time | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location | HAPPY HILLS FARM

Topics Include |

harvesting (when + how)
post-harvest bed care
post-harvest crop care
shutting your garden down for winter
produce storage and preservation (+ sourcing bulk, local fall storage veggies to supplement your harvest and get stocked for winter!)
soil part 2 - soil testing, excesses + deficiencies and what to do, building fertile soil the natural way
intro to overwintering crops
cover cropping
growing season analysis + notes for next year

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US: GROW@HAPPYHILLSFARM.CA

SIGN-UP HERE!

GARDEN CONSULTATION

Need help with your garden?

Have questions about backyard food production or planning, building your soil or harvesting, storing or preserving?

We now offer 1:1 consultation via phone, zoom or in-person.

We are really excited to officially kick off our consultation program in 2021. Although our consultation time will be limited, we are committed to dedicating a bit of our time to helping our fellow food enthusiasts grow their own food. After all, the more people who grow food - the better!

How it works (it's simple!):

You email us to book your phone, zoom or in-person consultation and you will hear from us within 3-5 business days. We will send you a super quick questionnaire that will help us better understand what your are after through our session(s) together. We will then set a time for us to meet!

Two to three weeks after your consultation, you will hear from us when we check-in to see how our consultation worked for you and whether you have any follow-up questions. We want to provide tangible, real help...so this (free!) follow-up is important!