The Art of Container Gardening

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Program Type:

Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Dive into the world of container gardening with our expert gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz! In this workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space. From selecting the perfect containers, to choosing the right plants, and designing a layout that showcases your style, this class will cover it all.

  • Learn about the different types of containers available, and their pros and cons
  • Discover the importance of proper soil and drainage in container gardening
  • Get tips on choosing and caring for plants in a container garden
  • Learn how to design and layout your container garden for maximum impact
  • Get advice on seasonal considerations and hardiness zones

Throughout the class, Mark will share his expertise in sustainable and organic gardening practices, so you can trust that everything you learn will be in line with those values. Plus, you'll receive a list of all the notes and recommended reading to continue your learning.

Speaker Bio
Join sustainable farming expert Mark Gostkiewicz for an exciting container gardening class at M&N Library. With over a decade of experience managing his family-owned Tri Gable Lea Farm LLC, Mark knows the ins and outs of growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs in containers of all sizes. The farm is located on the homestead of Mark Gostkiewicz and Naomi Niemann, next to the Wasnewski family farm on Marvin Road. Mark's passion for sustainable farming began with his first job at the certified organic Highland Thistle Farm in Canterbury, CT, where he learned about holistic management and sustainable practices. He later worked at Hart's Greenhouses, where he was inspired by the successful farm business run by Dave and Joyce Hart. He is also a middle and high school math teacher and certified in special education. Learn more about Tri Gable Lea Farm LLC on their website: https://trigablelea.com/

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Accessibility

The Mystic & Noank Library makes every effort to ensure our programs and services can be enjoyed by all members of the public. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the program organizer for an accommodations request form. Please make arrangements at least 2 weeks in advance.