In this engaging five-week course designed for beginners, and serving as the introductory class for our new Gardening Certificate, explore the basics of gardening and how to apply these skills at home.
Each week, participants will learn essential gardening skills, including garden planning, safety practices, understanding fundamental tools, and mastering key gardening techniques. With a focus on practical knowledge, this course offers an introduction to the joys of growing your own plants, making it perfect for those with little to no gardening experience, as well as those starting the Gardening Certificate.
This course will be a core component of our new Gardening Certificate—more information coming soon!
Course Schedule
Wednesdays
April 2–April 30, 2025
6:00–8:00 pm
Location
Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Madison Walter
Madison Walter has a diverse background in both ornamental and edible gardening, a B.S. in landscape architecture from Cornell University, and M.S. in environmental education from Antioch University New England. During her working hours she is the urban agriculture coordinator for the New Castle Conservation District and chair of the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition. Through these roles she regularly presents at national conferences, coordinates an urban farmer and gardener training program, and serves as an appointed member of the Delaware Department of Agriculture's advisory council on farm and policy. Her mission is to create learning experiences that cultivate curiosity and illustrate how connections developed through farming and gardening build stronger communities.
