LLHG 529 - Vegetable Gardening Basics

Would you like to grow tender lettuce and spinach; juicy tomatoes; and flavorful carrots, zucchinis, and more? Learn the tricks to a successful vegetable garden in this informative beginner class. Focusing on a variety of easy-to-grow vegetables, we'll cover soil texture, soil amendments, composting, cool- and warm-season crops, planting dates, and ways to grow vegetables all year long. We'll also discuss common garden insects and diseases. Each class we will enjoy hands-on experience in the University of Utah's Campus Gardens. By the end of the course, you will have designed your own garden plan and completed a month-by-month gardening calendar.