Your Soil Is Leading a Secret Life: May Veg Club

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Written By Sarah Lane

A healthy soil ecosystem can be the difference between an ok garden and a thriving one. In the Veg Club May 7 session learn why and how to support soil life easily to make your garden happier and more resilient. 

The free, online Veg Club series is brought to you by the partnership between the Bainbridge Prepares Food Resilience Team and the Bainbridge Branch of Kitsap Regional Library. It covers everything from beginner basics to specialized local resources and techniques for experienced growers. Come learn what great growers know. Everyone, everywhere, at all levels of experience is welcome. 

The session runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Click here to attend.

No registration is required, but if you’d like to be on the reminders list, email carol@hawkapp.com.

Veg Club happens the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. You can also watch the classes after the fact here.

Upcoming sessions

  • June 4 - Thwart Pests and Diseases

  • July 2 - Plant Now to Eat From Your Garden All Fall & Winter

  • August 6 - Grow Fruit in a Small or Large Yard - Field Trip 

  • Sept 3 - Store Your Harvest in the Garden, Garage, and Pantry 

  • October date TBD -  Make Your Own Compost - In person

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