Workshop Schedule for the 2010 Growing Season
Saturday, March 6 at 2 PM at the Conference room in Building 69
The Salad Garden presenter, Bob Halligan
You can grow fresh garden salad vegetables into the fall and beyond. Tips for growing all of the ingredients you need, and growing tips for increased yields
Sunday, March 14 at 2 PM at the Conference room in Building 69
Gardeners Forum
Everything you wanted to know about gardening but were afraid to ask Presented by a panel of FBGA gardeners Bring your questions and your curiosity we will answer all those questions that you may have. We will discuss soil, planning your garden, watering, community gardening, and more
Sunday, March 21 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Companion Planting presenter, Adriann Musson
Come and learn the ins and outs of Companion Planting. Learn which plants help each other, which plants can repel bugs, and which plants do not get along.
Saturday, April 10 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Garden Sign workshop presenter, Susan Berman
Every Floyd Bennett Garden needs a sign! Join us and make a sign to identify your garden We will supply the paint and wood, Registration required in advance workshop is limited to 20 people, Call 718 535 7990 or Email … FBGAgardens@aol.com
Saturday, April 24 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Improving your soil organically presenter, Bob Halligan
Soil is the key to a great garden! Learn how to improve your soil using Compost, cover crops, mulches and more organic tips
Sunday, April 25 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Not just Tomatoes presenter, Tom Ingram
Learn how to grow summers favorite vegetables from an award winning gardener: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, beans and much more
Saturday, May 1 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Squash this! presenter, Susan Berman
Squash is one of the few vegetables native to America; this class will provide tips and techniques for growing and identifying summer and winter varieties. Some cooking tips and more.
Saturday, May 8 at 2 PM at the Conference room in Building 69
Grow Organic! Natural fertilizers and insecticides presenter, Adriann Musson
Using chemical pesticides in Floyd Bennett Field is prohibited.
Join us to learn how to control pest and disease in your garden organically. Natural fertilizers are better for your soil, its microorganisms, and the environment, we will discuss using them as well
Saturday, May 15 at 2 PM - at the Gazebo in the community garden
Lasagna Gardening presenter, Marilyn Johnson
Make double duty out of your gardening bed. Is it a compost pile or a bed for gardening? It’s both! Learn about this ingenious method, and grow while creating compost.
Sunday, May 16 at 2 PM - at the Conference room in Building 69
Tips for a more productive garden presenter, Bob Halligan
Make the most of your limited space. Ideas to help you improve yields, and extend your season, by intercropping, succession planting, wide rows, cold frames, raised beds and more
Sunday, May 23 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the community garden
Please eat the Daisies presenter, Lois Pinetree
Discover edible wildflowers, greens and berries found all around, then join us for a garden walk. Find, prepare, and dine on a delicious and colorful wild salad. Learn to love your weeds! Wear comfortable shoes.
Saturday, June 12 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the community garden
Extending your Season presenter, Marilyn Johnson
There is still plenty of time to grow when the tomatoes are done! Tips on how to extend your growing season with Cold Frames, Row covers, and much more
Saturday, June 19 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the community garden
Growing for Competition presenter, Bob Halligan
Thinking of entering your vegetables or flowers in a harvest fair? Learn how to get the edge on your competitors, tips for winning the blue ribbon
Saturday, July 10 at 2 PM at the Conference room at building 69
Herbal Oils and Vinegars presenter, Adriann Musson
Learn how to make tasty flavored oils and vinegars with the Herbs that you grow in your garden. We will provide the materials that you need Registration required in advance, workshop is limited to 20 people, Call 718 338 3799 or Email … FBGAgardens@aol.com
Saturday, Date to be announced at 2 PM at the Building 272 Floyd Bennett Field
Preserving your Harvest, presenters, Tom Piligra, Adriann Musson
Come and learn how to can, freeze, dry and dehydrate your harvest. Date will be in August. Check the website or email fbgagardens@aol.com for the exact date.
***This schedule is subject to change. Please confirm time and date by calling National Park Service at 718-338-3799, the FBGA website, WWW.FBGA.NET , or the bulletin board at FBGA