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