1. Garden Goals: How to Plan Which Crops to Grow

Garden Planning Course•Organic Gardening
Pam Dawling
Pam Dawling Twin Oaks Community, Virginia Association for Biological Farming

Begin to think ahead, before the start of the garden season. Knowing what you hope to do, where and when, will help you be calm, well-organized and successful, retaining the lessons from your experience from one year to the next. Lead by Pam Dawling, author and vegetable gardener for more than 40 years.

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Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below:

  • A 34-minute video by Pam Dawling.
  • Downloadable PDF “handouts” to help get you started.

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