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(UPDATED JUNE 22)  Looking for helpful tips, links on how to do things? or sites referenced in one of our webinars? Find it all here, in one handy pdf download.
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​GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Saving Seeds

Are you interested in saving your own seeds each year?  If yes, come learn about seed saving from local growers and Superior Seed Producer members Evalisa McIllfaterick and JoAnne Henderson. They will teach us how to save seeds for lettuce, beans, peas, radishes, and more!  A wealth of knowledge will be shared through videos and demonstrations followed by Q and A.
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GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Putting Food By

Join us to learn about drying, jamming, and pickling food! Our panelists Kim McGibbon and Diana Bockus will join the zoom call from the R2H kitchen where they will demonstrate techniques for preserving your harvest.

GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
​Garden Pests and Diseases

Are your garden plants looking a bit chewed up this summer?  Not sure what to do about it? Join us to learn from entomologist and avid gardener, Dr. Ken Deacon about many different pests and diseases that can impact your garden plants. The webinar will discuss what to look for, pest identification, and different solutions.

GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Caring for Your Garden

As your garden is growing this year, new questions may be popping up! Join us to learn from Marcelle and Brendan, owners and farmers of Sleepy G Farm. Topics will include: weeding, mulching, fertilizing, harvesting, pruning, succession planting, pest control.

​After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Short Growing Seasons

GARDENING IN OUR SHORT GROWING SEASON - is brought to you by Graham Saunders in partnership with Roots to Harvest, the Sustainable Food Systems Lab and Lakehead University. Join in as we discuss tips and tricks for growing food in our short growing season. 

​After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Starting Seeds

GARDENING WEBINAR SERIES
Q+A with Sleepy G Farm

Urban Beekeeping

This weekend-long course is targeted at beginner and intermediate beekeepers. Participants will learn about proper hive management, pest management, honey production, hive health, handling techniques, seasonal care and more from local bee expert, Barry Tabor. 

SPRING 2020 - May 30th & 31st POSTPONED UNTIL LATER DATE

​All bee keeping equipment will be provided. 

Urban Farm Tours

Roots to Harvest offers tours of  its Urban Farm sites in Thunder Bay to organizations and groups wishing to explore urban agriculture and the techniques and tools to be successful.
*Minimum of 5 people required for tour group*
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Garden Like a Boss

This 4-part, 8-hour gardening series led by Sleepy G Farm will introduce beginning and intermediate gardeners to the steps to successful  vegetable gardening. Participants will learn how to lay out their garden to maximize yield, understand the nutritional needs of both plants and soil, and gain insight to selecting plant varieties that are right for them.

2020 Dates:  March 24, 31, April 7 & 14th. 6:45 -9 pm each evening.