Good Shepherd Center

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4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Get Directions
Phone (206) 633-0451

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  • Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt!

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore the fall garden above and below the ground in our 90-minute, hands-on camp! . Above the ground, we’ll investigate leaves, flowers, and seeds with all five senses. Then, we’ll turn to the soil, learning about decomposition through meeting our wiggly worms and bug friends. We will: Engage our bodies and imaginations through song, story, and activities Participate in guided garden exploration Create a simple bug inspired snack Parent or caregiver attends with their child and are guided by Tilth

    $20.00 – $40.00

  • Intro to Bioremediation

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Bioremediation is a collaboration between humans and other organisms to solve pollution problems in the environment. Join us for an introduction to bioremediation to learn more about what kinds of contamination issues we can tackle as gardeners and community members. We’ll discuss common urban soil and water pollutants and focus on solutions. In this class we’ll cover: Local (King County) soil and water contamination issues Phytoremediation - using plants to remediate soils Mycoremediation - collaborating with fungi to draw up

    Free – $75.00

  • Pruning and Propagating for the Edible Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Did you know that with a few simple maintenance practices each season, you can support a thriving garden and multiply your plants? Discover the magic of pruning and propagation with your edible perennials, and enjoy more herbs, fruit, and select veggies! In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll explore the basic principles behind these techniques, so that you feel confident stewarding your garden over time and enjoy sharing your bounty. Topics discussed in this class include: The what, when and why of

    Free – $150.00

  • Bokashi, Biochar and the Biology of Compost

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Compost happens in so many ways! Join us for a hands-on learning experience where we’ll cover many of them. In this class you’ll discover methods for composting both food scraps and garden debris, with useful information for everyone - whether you have a garden or not. In this workshop, you'll learn about: Small compost systems that can even be used indoors How to make and use compost tea, bokashi, and vermicompost What is biochar and how it is useful in

    Get Register Free – $90.00

  • Plant Propagation for Beginners

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Multiply your garden! Learn how to create new plants from seeds, cuttings and divisions in this engaging workshop. You will become familiar with the way plants reproduce themselves, and will feel confident in your ability to create a vibrant garden through plant propagation. In this workshop, we will learn about: Taking cuttings from shrubs and trees Dividing perennials Propagating plants from layered cuttings Starting seeds, with a focus on seeds that need special techniques to get them to grow This

    Get Register Free – $90.00