Vegetable/Square Foot Gardening

Learn the basics of Square Foot Gardening, the practice of planning small, but intensely planted gardens. Understand how to select a proper site, construct a square foot garden, select the correct amount of plants and learn their proper care. Discuss harvesting and methods to extend the growing season. Benefits include less work, water savings, less weeding, pesticide/herbicide free, small space utilization and accessibility.  This course is part of the Open Door – Garden to Table Program at Crossroads Church outside in the back garden.

John Zweber is a certified square foot gardening instructor and a Dakota County Master Gardener. John has been a researcher in vegetable seed trials and has worked with individuals of all ages in demonstrating and instructing the benefits of square foot gardening. He is passionate about this form of gardening and looks forward to sharing his techniques and knowledge with others.