Urban Gardening Workshop for Beginners in Erfurt

Your way to an edible balcony oasis
Dachgemüse - New
€59.00
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At the organizer's location (Erfurt)
up to 15 people
At your location
2h30

About this class

Dive into the world of urban gardening and learn how to turn your balcony or patio into a green, edible oasis.

 

What you’ll do in the class

Special features of balcony gardening:

Discover the specific challenges and benefits of gardening in a limited space. Learn how to successfully grow vegetables even on a small balcony.

Selection of planters:

Get tips on choosing the right planters that are ideal for your balcony. Find out how you can use the available space effectively.

Soil and plant substrate:

Find out which soil or plant substrates are best for the balcony garden. Find out how to ensure the ideal supply of nutrients for your plants.

Vegetable varieties for beginners:

Get recommendations for vegetables that are particularly suitable for growing on the balcony and are also suitable for beginners.

Sow or buy young plants:

Decide whether you prefer to sow directly or buy young plants, and learn the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.

Taking care of balcony plants:

Learn the basics of proper care, from watering and fertilizing to regular inspection and care of your plants.

Mixed cropping and crop rotation:

Get a brief introduction to the concept of mixed cropping and crop rotation and discover how you can implement these principles on your balcony.

Practical part:

Together, we will create a plan for planting your balcony with suitable plants specifically for your location and available space.

And we will plant a balcony box together, which you can then take home with you.

Who is the class suitable for?

Our workshop is aimed specifically at balcony garden beginners and provides the basic knowledge to start gardening right at home.

Details to remember

What to bring to the class

Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket or sun hat), which can sometimes get a bit dirty. Remember that you will have to transport a planted balcony box at the end.

What is included in the class?

The price includes all materials for the balcony box and a handout with the most important information to take home. You also take your individual growing plan home with you.

Teamevents and groups
Also suitable as a team event
Duration
2h30
Location
The workshop takes place on our city farm in Erfurt
Languages
German