Good Nola

Soil Composition & Bed Preparation
Saturday, February 5
10 am-12pm
Great soil is the foundation for any successful garden. During this workshop Tammany Baumgarten will discuss proper soil composition, texture, fertility and drainage. She will also be bringing testing kits from the LSU Ag Center for those who are curious about the quality of their soil.

About the presenter: Tammany is a local Master Gardener and the Past President of the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans. She is a licensed Landscape Horticulturist and Irrigation Contractor with the State of Louisiana, a member of the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association, and the Louisiana Native Plant Society.


Vegetable Gardening in New Orleans
Saturday, February 12
10 am-12 pm
Are you looking for a little guidance about starting your spring garden? If so, come participate in this week's workshop. Zé daLuz will discuss the ins and outs of vegetable gardening and companion planting. After the presentation and discussion you can put your new knowledge to good use in a short, hands-on planting session in our courtyard.

About the presenter: Zé daLuz is an artist who lives in the Bywater. Her experience and love of vegetable gardening began in the 1970s when she first started learning about organic gardening. She is a seed-saver who currently gardens in pots while looking forward to a larger in-ground space. She has taught gardening and art workshops to adults as well as children.


Organic Pest Control
Saturday, February 19
10 am- 12 pm
Conventional pesticides have the potential to contaminate the air, soil, and water. In this week's workshop Grant Estrade will discuss different methods of organic pest control.
About the presenter: Grant is the owner of Laughing Buddha Nursery which is located in Metarie, LA. He seeks to expose individuals to their connection with the planet through sustainable and edible gardening.


Small Engine Maintenance
Saturday, February 26
10 am-12 pm
Prepare yourself for summer vegetation battles by getting your weed eaters, lawn mowers, and chainsaws in tip top shape. During this workshop, Ford Brewster will teach the basics of small engine maintenance.
About the presenter: Ford is the Tool Lending Library Coordinator for HandsOn New Orleans. He is a self taught jack-of-all-trades with experience in landscaping and construction.

All workshops are $5 (free for members) and are held at:
The Green Project
2831 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-945-0240
"The Green Project develops a culture of creative reuse by building a marketplace for reclaimed materials and cultivating a respect for their value."

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please contact Kaylie at kbirdsall@thegreenproject.org

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