Marvin’s Organic Gardens is proud to be able to offer to the community many exciting lectures and classes to help you learn more about organics, composting, growing specifics, and more. All events are free and open to the public unless noted below. Sign up by emailing us at info@marvinsorganicgardens.com or call us at 513.932.3319 and ask to speak to Linda. Some class sizes are limited, so make sure to sign up early.
January 27th • 1:00 - 3:30pm
Soil Health & Compost
by Marvin at Cox Arboretum
What information is essential in
creating a good garden design? Bring at least one picture of your garden to share for discussion. Reservations
required and limited, call
937-434-9005 or register online.
February 3rd • 1:00 - 3:30pm
Soil Health & Compost
by Wes at Cox Arboretum
Learn what plants need to flourish, how to create healthy soil, and how to develop a good foundation for your garden. Reservations required and limited, call 937-434-9005 or register online.
February 16th • 11:30 - 1:00pm
Edible Landscaping
by Wes at Cox Arboretum
You can grow more than tomatoes this year by learning the basics of creating a high-yield vegetable garden. Timing, techniques, pre-planting practices, and variety selection will be discussed. Reservations required and limited, call 937-434-9005 or register online.
February 17th • 1:00 - 3:30pm
Plants for Ohio
by Frank at Cox Arboretum
Learn which plants are "must haves" for your landscape. We will vouch for the all-stars, and demonstrate how to incorporate them into your garden for spectacular seasonal interest. Reservations required and limited, call 937-434-9005 or register online.
March 6th • 8:00am - 4:30pm
Miami Valley Gardening Conference
at Sinclair College in Dayton, OH (Ponitz Center)
Roger Swain of "The Victory Garden" fame presents 'Planting Villages: How Gardens Make Good Neighbors' and 'Returning Fruit to the American Yard.'
Additional garden experts lead beginning and advanced tracks on Soil and Plant Selection, Maintaining Healthy Gardens, Vegetable Gardening, hands-on garden design workshop and a seasonal cooking demo. Lunch, breaks, and parking are included.
Registration is required and due by February 19. Please call 277-6545 for information or register online. Fees: $50 before Feb. 19. $60 after Feb. 19. Full time students can register for $25.
Marvin Duren will be speaking at 9:10am on “Soil - The Life of the Garden; 10 Fool-Proof Plants”
Wes Duren will be speaking at 10:45am on “Making Habitats for Birds, Insects, and Other Beneficials in Urban and Small-Space Gardens”
Third Annual thinkGREEN event
April 24 • Noon - 6:00pm
At Marvin's Organic Gardens
A fun & educational day for the entire family including music, vendors, face-painting, food, door prizes, lectures and - all with one common goal - to educate our community on the environment and learning to live "green." To see photos from last year’s event – click here.
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