Meet Your Instructor, Emily

I'm Emily, an experienced urban farmer and lifetime educator passionate about sharing my knowledge with you. I received my education in small scale agriculture from the UMN Farm at the Arb program and have a certificate in sustainable horticulture. I've mastered the art of growing a lot of food in a small space - the 2024 season I grew over 600 lbs. of food in just 1,000 sq. ft. I'm ready to share my knowledge with you! Join me on this journey to cultivate a thriving, three season garden. Let's grow together and create a sustainable, beautiful space right in your backyard!

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 23 Lessons

  1. 1

    Planting Basics

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      Introduction

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      Climate Data: Plant Hardiness Zones, First & Last Frost Dates, How to Read Seed Packets

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      My Climate Data

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      Key Vocabulary In Planting: Direct Seed vs. Transplant, Plant Spacing vs. Row Spacing

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      Climate & Planting Vocabulary Quiz

    6. Garden Equipment & Materials Free preview
  2. 2

    Direct Seeding

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      Introduction to Direct Seeding

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      Direct Seeding Carrots

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      Growing Carrots - UMN Extension

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      Copy of Direct Seeding Turnips

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      Growing Turnips - UMN Extension

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      Initial Care for Seedlings & Seeds

  3. 3

    Transplanting

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      Transplanting Introduction

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      Tips for Successful Transplanting

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      Transplant with Me - Kale & Romaine

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      Growing Lettuce - UMN Extension

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      Growing Kale - UMN Extension

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      Companion Planting for Spring Crops

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      Growing Scallions - UMN Extension

  4. 4

    Garden Maintenance

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      Thinning Seedlings & Watering

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      Fertilizing Kale, Spinach, Lettuce & Other Greens

  5. 5

    COMING SOON: Integrated Pest Management

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      What is Integrated Pest Management?

  6. 6

    COMING SOON: Harvesting & Food Safety

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      How to Harvest Greens - Cut & Come Again

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Join us to unlock the secrets of successful gardening at Homeward Bound. Enroll now to start your journey towards becoming a green thumb!

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