Grow Easy Vegetables and Herbs

Which vegetables and herbs are the easiest to grow and have the highest yields?

Most everyone wants to simply “plant it and forget it”, but which veggies and herbs can thrive with little pampering in the Midwest?

During this class, you will take home all the knowledge, publications, seeds and inspiring ideas needed to successfully and enjoyably grow vegetables and herbs. High-yielding, low-maintenance and resilient varieties will be shared along with management methods that will help plants thrive.

Only organic methods will be learned; no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers will be discussed.

Participants of any experience level are invited.

Yummy snacks are generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.

COVID-19
Even though the class is held outside, masks and social distancing of at least 6’ will be required the entire time. (Depending upon CDC recommendations, we may change to online if the virus risk increases.)

REGISTRATION
Fee: $5 per family (up to 4 people)

Backyard Abundance members can register for free. Backyard Abundance members can register for free. Learn about membership.

Please register soon: The class is limited to 15 families and it is expected to fill quickly.

LOCATION
We meet at the Edible Classroom on the south side of the Robert A. Lee Community Center, 220 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City.

EXPERIENCED TEACHERS
Taught by Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos, happy gardeners at Backyard Abundance.
• Jen leverages her knowledge as a horticultural therapist and functional medicine health coach to help you understand the wellness benefits of gardening and the specific health properties of each plant.
• Fred’s offers years of experience as a permaculture designer and Master Gardener to answer questions about specific challenges and opportunities in your garden.

SERIES
This class is part of the “Urban Bushcrafting for Families” series. Learn about all the classes.
• Grow Easy Fruits
• Grow Easy Vegetables and Herbs
• Forage Wild Edibles
• Grow Herbal Tea
• Build a Toad House
• Track Backyard Critters
• Easy Outdoor Cooking
• Grow Herbs in Turfgrass
• Grow Easy Pollinator Habitat

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This program was created in conjunction with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and is funded by the DNR Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program (REAP CEP). It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of materials and funds.
• Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department: https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082
• DNR REAP CEP: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/REAP/REAP-Grants
• 100 Grannies: https://100grannies.org
• Earl May Garden Center: https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa
• The Housing Fellowship: https://housingfellowship.com/
• Master Gardeners of Johnson County: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/yard-gardenhorticulture
• New Pioneer Food Co-op: https://www.NewPi.coop
• #FeedABee: https://www.feedabee.com