education

Tim Sonder, October 17, 2020

Why is diversity—especially biodiversity—so critical in a world with climate change? 

How can we design and plan using diversity to improve our own gardens and landscapes and to make them resilient to both long-term and short-term changes and stresses? 

And can we have an impact on the global climate crisis at the same time?

This is a continuation of our primer on seed saving. If you did not read it, or need a refresher of the overview, please read part 1.

What to do in your garden in May?

Since we have had a few heavy rains, we have to wait for the soil to dry out some before we try to plant into it. Working soil that is wet will compact the structure of the soil (which harms things like root growth and water retention/ drainage). If you can hold a handful of soil, compress it in your hand and it holds together, and then crumbles apart when you tap the ball, your moisture level is just right.

Saturday, September 9, 2017
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Evanston Civic Center • 2100 Ridge Ave. • Room 2402 • Evanston

Free. Space is limited.

This event has past. Register for future workshops.

Slide presentation and Resources handout is available here.