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Gardening Fundamentals Workshop

Planting the Milpa: Corn, Beans and Squash

2023-05-27 10:00:00 2023-05-27 12:00:00 America/Denver Gardening Fundamentals Workshop Corn, beans, and squash are staple crops that have been grown for thousands of years. Learn about different varieties of these crops and techniques for successful planting, maintenance, and harvest. Main Library - The Plot Community Garden

Saturday, May 27
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-27 10:00:00 2023-05-27 12:00:00 America/Denver Gardening Fundamentals Workshop Corn, beans, and squash are staple crops that have been grown for thousands of years. Learn about different varieties of these crops and techniques for successful planting, maintenance, and harvest. Main Library - The Plot Community Garden

Main Library

The Plot Community Garden

Corn, beans, and squash are staple crops that have been grown for thousands of years. Learn about different varieties of these crops and techniques for successful planting, maintenance, and harvest.

Corn, beans, and squash are known as the "three sisters'' because of their easy companionship in the garden. This trifecta is also known in Mexico as La Milpa, which means "what is sown in the field" in the Mexican Indigenous language of Nahuatl. These crops ensure food security for a majority of the global population. In Salt Lake City's climate, the end of May and beginning of June are good times to sow these crops.


This growing season, The City Library will host a series of gardening workshops to help you cultivate a thriving garden. Whether you are gardening at home, maintaining a plot in a community garden, or just want to learn more about gardening, we welcome everybody to join us for these free hands-on learning experiences. Workshops will be held the last Saturday of each month, from April to October. 

Partners include: Fungal Focus SLC, Wasatch Community Gardens, Artes de Mexico en Utah, and Greenthread Herbs

Schedule

Sat, Apr 29, 10am–Noon · Introduction to Mycology with Mushroom Cultivation Demonstration

Sat, May 27, 10am–Noon · Planting the Milpa: Corn, Beans, and Squash

Sat, June 24, 10am–Noon · Water Wise Gardening and Irrigation

Sat, July 29, 10am–Noon · Herb Care and Medicinal Herbcraft

Sat, Aug 26, 6–8pm · Fermentation and Canning Demonstration: How to Preserve Your Garden Vegetables

Sat, Sep 30, 6–8pm · Beekeeping at Home

Sat, Oct 28, 4–6pm · Seed-Saving From Your Home Garden

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops | The Plot |

Main Library

Phone: 801-524-8200

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 11:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.

Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.

A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rooftop Terrace
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Jul 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab

Sat, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Gallery at Library Square

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Level 2 Conference Room

Sun, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

Sat, Jul 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Plot Community Garden

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 2 Periodicals Area

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rooftop Terrace
This event is full

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab
Registration opens Friday, July 4 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room

Sat, Jul 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Creative Lab
Registration opens Sunday, July 13 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Used Book Sale Area

Sat, Aug 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab