Starting from Seeds

Starting from Seeds

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class
Two trays of seedlings waiting to be planted in garden beds.
Carol Gross

Dates & Prices

Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00–11:30 am


Fee: $69

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $62


This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by March 19, 2025

Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Discover the best timing and benefits of growing from seed, while mastering techniques to overcome common challenges. Explore a variety of home-scale methods, from creative DIY setups to professional kits, and gain practical experience with a hands-on activity. Plus, you’ll leave with your very own seeds to nurture at home—watch your garden grow from the ground up! 

Location

Grove Studio 104; Grove Studio 105 

Instructor

Madison Walter

Madison Walter has a diverse background in both ornamental and edible gardening, and has 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.