{"product_id":"kitchen-gardening-101-series","title":"Kitchen Gardening 101 Three Part Series","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen Gardening 101 Series - 3 Sessions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Gardening 101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a relaxed, supportive workshop series designed for beginner gardeners—or anyone who’s tried gardening before and wants a simpler, more successful approach. Led by Fox Valley’s kitchen garden expert, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvy Posada, Certified Gardenary Garden Consultant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this three-part series focuses on clear systems, practical steps, and confidence-building guidance in a conversational, community-based format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and learn together no prior knowledge required and no pressure to be perfect\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #1 (1\/28): Planning, Building \u0026amp; Sourcing - Getting Started the Right Way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 28th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA successful garden starts with a solid plan. In Part 1, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvy Posada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guides participants through the essential foundations of kitchen gardening, including garden placement, layout, raised beds, soil basics, and sourcing plants and supplies—without overwhelm. This session helps participants create a realistic, personalized plan for their space and lifestyle, setting them up for long-term success before anything is planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll leave with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A realistic plan for your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Confidence in what to buy (and what to skip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A better understanding of how to start strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart #2 (2\/11): Seasons \u0026amp; Planting - Knowing What to Plant and When\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 11th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming is one of the most common challenges for new gardeners. In Part 2, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvy Posada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e breaks down gardening seasons in a simple, approachable way and discusses what to plant throughout the year. Participants learn how to understand the Chicagoland planting season, choose the right plants, and avoid common timing mistakes—all while sharing questions and learning from one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll leave with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- New understanding of gardening seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Practical planting guidance you can reuse year after year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- More confidence in deciding what to plant each season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Tending \u0026amp; Harvesting - Growing with Confidence \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 25th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 3 focuses on caring for your garden as it grows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvy Posada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers watering, tending, troubleshooting common issues, and harvesting in ways that encourage continued growth and enjoyment. This session emphasizes progress over perfection and helps participants build simple routines that make gardening feel manageable and rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll leave with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Tools to maintain your garden with less stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Clarity on when and how to harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Confidence to keep growing a garden for 7 months of the year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":54621166862627,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1427\/2547\/files\/Untitleddesign-5_9051a4ff-05c7-49d6-b398-aeba7e23e0c6.png?v=1767037257","url":"https:\/\/nidejardin.com\/es\/products\/kitchen-gardening-101-series","provider":"Nide Jardin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}