Fresh Exchange/Beginner Gardener Course
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Beginner Gardener Course

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  • 37 Lessons

Start your journey to gardening with the Beginner Garden Course. Led by gardening expert Megan Gilger, this course will introduce you to organic gardening and help you start your own raised bed garden with ease. From sowing the seeds to watering and harvesting your garden, learn everything you need to know about gardening with our beginner course.

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In This Course

Welcome to the Beginner Gardener Course

The Beginner Garden Overview
    TFE_Garden_Backyard_Guide.pdf
    • 26.5 MB

    Where to Start

    Establishing Your Hardiness Zone
      Determining Where to Place Your Garden
        Working with Small Spaces

          How to Create Your Design

          My Top Tips for Where to Start for Beginners
            What to Grow as a Beginner
              Best Plants for Beginners.pdf
              • 283 KB
              Raised Bed Vs. In Ground Beds
                In Ground Beds - The Pros and Cons
                  Raised Beds - The Pros and Cons

                    The Beginner Gardener Design

                    Details on The Beginner Raised Bed Garden Design
                      TFE_gardenplan_Companoin Beds.pdf
                      • 54.3 KB
                      Planting Schedule Companion Planted Garden Design .pdf
                      • 69.5 KB
                      Setup, Care, and Harvest Instructions.pdf
                      • 86.8 KB
                      Beginner Garden Raised Bed Design Tour

                        How to Begin Your Garden

                        Soil and Layering of Garden Beds
                          Buying Plants and Seeds...Where to Begin
                            TFE_GardenPlanning_Cool_Warm_Weather_Plants.pdf
                            • 25.2 MB
                            TFE_Direct or Start.pdf
                            • 100 KB
                            Is Seed Starting For You + A Few Quick Tips
                              FE_Seed_Start_Chart.pdf
                              • 73 KB
                              What is Direct Seeding?
                                Plant Spacing Chart copy.pdf
                                • 127 KB
                                FE_Soil Temperature Chart.pdf
                                • 104 KB
                                TFE_Direct or Start.pdf
                                • 100 KB
                                Understanding Timing of Plantings
                                  FE_Course_Planting_Scheduler.pdf
                                  • 47.8 KB

                                  Maintaining and Caring for Your Garden

                                  Routines to Take On + What to Expect For Time
                                    Organic Weed and Pest Tricks
                                      FE_GardenPlanning_Expanded_CompanionPlanting.pdf
                                      • 3.72 MB
                                      Easy Tips for Harvesting and Preserving
                                        Tips for Succession Planting
                                          Things to Avoid and Common Mistakes

                                            Closing + Resources

                                            The Essential Tools for Gardeners
                                              Additional Resources
                                                Thank You + Where to Go Next