Winter Growing

 

Class time and date: Saturday January 16th 10-2:00PM

Instructor: Bernadette Stech

Location: 39675 Panorama Rd. Paonia (Pitkin Mesa)

Cost: $35

 

 

 

The day will include a tour of BernadetteÕs greenhouse, orchard and gardens and hands-on activities inside and out (weather-permitting).

 

SheÕll also talk about:

¥  seed varieties for winter growing

¥  seed starting for winter growing

¥  winter gardening in unheated greenhouses or cold frames

¥  importance of composting

 

Bring water bottle, and wear cloths you don't care about getting dirty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bernadette Stech been gardening since childhood and in the last 12 years has had the opportunity, on a larger scale, to put into practice what sheÕs learned through reading, traveling (visiting organic gardens), and friends who have been gardening for years.  She now utilizes a no-till garden method including sheet mulching for new beds and composting in a variety of containers. 

 

 

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