In this free workshop, students learn why northern Minnesota’s cold winters are the secret ingredient for garlic. Walk away with a step-by-step plan for planting, harvesting, curing, and more either for a large garden or a single raised bed. Please wear comfortable, durable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes that may get dirty. Registration is required.

Learn how you can start an active compost pile at home. Participants tour the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm compost site and learn how organic waste is managed and used to amend farm beds. Attendees need to wear long pants and closed-toed footwear. Registration is required.

In this free, hands-on session, students learn how to pick the perfect flowers for the sun or shade spaces and prepare soil for maximum blooms. Perfect for new gardeners, this workshop will provide simple tips for maintaining annuals throughout the season. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and practical shoes for the hands-on garden session. Registration is required.

In this free, one-hour workshop, an instructor teaches how to properly trellis tomatoes and vining cucumbers to save space and increase yields. There is a demonstration of simple, effective pruning techniques that will improve air circulation, prevent disease and help focus plant energy on fruit production. Participants leave the workshop with the confidence to manage tomato and cucumber crops from planting to harvest. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and closed-toe shoes for the hands-on garden session. Registration is required.

In this free, one-hour workshop, an instructor teaches how to properly trellis tomatoes and vining cucumbers to save space and increase yields. There is a demonstration of simple, effective pruning techniques that will improve air circulation, prevent disease and help focus plant energy on fruit production. Participants leave the workshop with the confidence to manage tomato and cucumber crops from planting to harvest. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and closed-toe shoes for the hands-on garden session. Registration is required.