Many people become overwhelmed or don’t know where to start with backyard (or front yard) gardening. This class will guide you each step from creating an easy garden bed from scratch to low maintenance organic growing techniques. You will learn how to make healthy soil, start seeds indoors, when, how, and what to plant, gardening by the moon, and trouble shooting. I want to help you succeed with gardening by bringing you inspiration and tried and true results from my years of gardening and organic farming experience. 

1) March 12, 10:30-12:
-Techniques for creating a garden bed from scratch
-Making a garden plan
-Permaculture
-How to make healthy soil
-Starting seeds indoors

2) April 9, 10:30-12:
-Soil preparation
-Tools, spacing, timing, and conditions for planting
-What to plant early spring
-Protecting plants from cold
-Gardening by the moon

3) April 30, 10:30-12:
-Vertical gardening and trellising
-Plants for shade
-Mulching and watering
-Planting summer crops
-Companion planting
-Pest control

You are welcome to attend 1, 2, or 3 of the sessions. 

entire series: $50
per session: $20

*If finances are keeping you from signing up, email Nicole at ecoart2012@yahoo.com to inquire about partial scholarships*

About Nicole: 
In 2006, Nicole was guided by spirit to seek out an education in medicinal herbs and moved to Asheville, NC to embark on a 2 year clinical and family herbalist program. Since graduating, she has continued her studies with master herbalists from around the world, studied biology and chemistry, and has been learning the fascinating topic of medical astrology. She is a practicing community herbalist and teaches others how to empower their own healthcare and take care of themselves with herbal medicine. 

In addition to her herbal practice, Nicole has been immersed in the practice and study of the esoteric arts and tarot for more than 30 years. She organizes and facilitates sacred circle and ceremonies, drawing from experiences in a pagan mystery school and spent 4 years studying as a shamanic apprenticeship to learn how to work with energetic healing forces. She has worked with hundreds of clients doing readings, healings, and herbal education. She grows medicinal plants, makes herbal remedies, is an organic farmer and gardener, works towards local nature conservation efforts, and teaches people how to be their own herbalist and intuitive.

For tickets: www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/soulside