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Compost Soil

Building Healthy Garden Soil

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Alex Soleil

Single Session
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online
A Zoom link will be sent with your registration confirmation.

Description

Did you know that you can build healthy soil through the fall and winter with a few simple organic gardening practices? Join us to learn about the basics of soil health and how to set yourself up for a great growing season next year.

In this class, we will:

  • Explore the basics of soil health and fertility
  • Discuss how to use compost, mulch, and cover crops
  • Share tips for soil care practices throughout the year

This live, online workshop will include a conversational lecture with a slideshow and time for questions with the instructor. A detailed outline with recommended resources will also be provided. We will be using Zoom for this class, which you can use on your computer or phone.

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About the Instructor

Alex Soleil
Alexandria shares their passion for urban gardening by teaching classes and supporting the Soil and Water Stewardship program as part of the Community Education Team at Tilth Alliance. They are certified in Permaculture Design, completed the Master Composter Sustainability Steward program, and have enjoyed collaborating in Seattle’s community garden spaces for over a decade.

Additional Information

Accessibility & Equity

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our cancellation policy.

Member Benefits

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most classes— join as a member today! For current members, please enter your discount code at checkout.

Health & Safety

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Questions?

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions.