Gardening Fundamentals Workshop

Planting the Milpa: Corn, Beans and Squash

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

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