Soil Health & Composting

About this Workshop

This workshop is offered on several dates. Please select the session that works best for you. _____________________________________________________________________________ Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden. If you’ve tried growing herbs or vegetables before without success, the missing piece is often below the surface. Strong plants, fewer pests, and better harvests all begin with living, nourished soil. Part of the Beginner’s Gardening Series, this workshop focuses on understanding and improving soil health in small urban spaces. Amy shares how improving soil was key to transforming her tile-covered yard into a productive edible garden — and how you can create a system that improves year after year. This session is about long-term sustainability and working with natural cycles. It is designed for beginners, and also for those with some gardening experience who want to deepen their understanding of soil health and composting. _____________________________________________________________________________ In this workshop, we will cover: - What permaculture is - How to design a small edible garden step-by-step - Choosing crops that fit your space and lifestyle - Seasonal crop planning in the Dutch climate - Avoiding common beginner mistakes _____________________________________________________________________________ What’s Included: - 2.5 - 3 hours of guided instruction in a small group setting - Hands-on exercises (outdoors when weather permits), with seeds, seedlings, or plant materials to take home when available _____________________________________________________________________________ Part of a Flexible 3-Part Series: This workshop is one of three sessions in the Beginner’s Gardening Series. You are welcome to join just this workshop, attend all three for a complete foundation, or choose only the topics you feel least familiar with. The series runs multiple times throughout the year, while each workshop can be taken individually, we recommend following the numbered order to build your skills step by step. You’re of course welcome to start with the topic that feels most new to you. A discounted rate (€75/session) is available when booking all three workshop topics together.