Veggie Course Class 1 - Setting Goals, Selecting Seeds & Sorting Starter Plants - July 20th, 9:30am

In this class we will explore:

• Your “why” for gardening
• Zones, climates, and growing seasons
• Basic gardening terminology
• In-ground vs. raised beds vs. container gardening vs. vertical gardening
• How to read a seed packet
• Resources for quality seeds
• Direct sowing vs. starting seeds inside
• Plant starts and their benefits
• Understanding heirloom, organic, hybrid, and open pollinated seeds
• Starting seeds inside – what do you really need and when to start
• Common problems when starting seeds
• How to harden off and transplant properly

All courses taught at Martin Garden Center's "Camelot" Classroom, 200 Martin Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Follow signs for Veggie Class.