How to grow your own food at home: a primer from raised beds to lawn conversion
Are you interested in starting a Victory Garden? With more time at home, Victory Gardens are a means to increasing food security and decreasing reliance on the industrial food system. Working the soil and gardening can help combat isolation, and provide a sense of physical and mental wellbeing. And with programs like "Plant an Extra Row," you can grow a little extra to donate to your local food shelf at a time when they're seeing steady increases in demand. But remember - success starts with the soil!
Compost is an essential ingredient to a successful Victory Garden, providing nutrients and organic matter to replenish tired soil. During International Compost Awareness Week Mark Krawczyk shared tips on using compost to convert lawn to garden, nourish existing garden beds, establish raised beds, and plant in containers.
Meet your trainer:
Mark Krawczyk completed a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 2001. He then spent close to four years apprenticing with mentors throughout the United States and Europe. He has earned a Diploma of Applied Permaculture from the British Permaculture Association as well as dual Diplomas in Education and Site Design from the Permaculture Institute of the Northeast.
In 2012, Mark and his wife Ammy began putting their skills and vision into practice, building their home and homestead from the ground up in Vermont's Champlain Valley. Along with a supportive, positive attitude, Mark brings this deep experience to the relationships he builds with clients, students, mentees and partners. We look forward to an opportunity to help manifest your vision.
Moderator:
Natasha Duarte, CAV Director, will introduce CAV’s Victory Garden campaign and will moderate the Q&A.
