Fri Oct 20 2023 at 09:00 am to Sun Apr 14 2024 at 06:30 am
(GMT-04:00)
PR Harris Urban Food Hub, 4600 Livingston Road, SE, Washington, United States
This workshop series aims to provide interested urban growers with the knowledge and tools needed to operate and maintain soil-less agriculture systems in an urban greenhouse. Each workshop will cover season-specific topics. Participants can sign up for individual workshops or for the entire series. Dress accordingly to spend time outside and for greenhouse tours and activities.
Course Instructor: Ariel Verbrugge, MPH
October 2023: Introduction to Hydroponics in an Urban Space
Date: Friday, October 20th
Time: 9 am - 10:30 am
Description: This workshop will offer a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics greenhouses as well as an introduction to how soil-less agriculture works, particularly in an urban setting.
You will learn:
• The components of a hydroponics system
• What types of crops can be grown hydroponically
• How soil-less agriculture fits into the urban environment
November 2023: Winterizing an Urban Greenhouse
Date: Monday, November 6th
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Description: This workshop will contain a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics systems as well as a demonstration of how to prepare a greenhouse for winter conditions. This workshop will educate participants on the specific needs of soil-less growers when it comes to operating a system in cooler climates.
You will learn:
• The basic components of a hydroponics system
• Crop growth in colder temperatures
• System adaptations needed to run successful systems throughout the winter
December 2023: Winterizing an Urban Greenhouse
Date: Thursday, December 7th
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Description: This workshop will contain a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics systems as well as a demonstration of how to prepare a greenhouse for winter conditions. This workshop will educate participants on the specific needs of soil-less growers when it comes to operating a system in cooler climates.
You will learn:
• The basic components of a hydroponics system
• Crop growth in colder temperatures
• System adaptations needed to run successful systems throughout the winter
January 2024: Hydroponics Basics and Tour
Date: Thursday, January 18th
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Description: This workshop will offer a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics greenhouses as well as an introduction to how soil-less agriculture works, particularly in an urban setting.
You will learn:
• The components of a hydroponics system
• What types of crops can be grown hydroponically
• How soil-less agriculture fits into the urban environment
February 2024: Preparing Hydroponics for Spring Growing
Date: Thursday, February 15th
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Description: This workshop will offer a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics greenhouses as well as a demonstration of how to prepare the soil-less system and greenhouse for spring production.
You will learn:
• The components of a hydroponics system
• What types of crops to start seeding in the Spring
• Preparations for soil-less system management as temperatures rise
March 2024: Preparing Hydroponics for Spring Growing
Date: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Description: This workshop will offer a tour of the P.R. Harris hydroponics greenhouses as well as a demonstration of how to prepare the soil-less system and greenhouse for spring production.
You will learn:
• The components of a hydroponics system
• What types of crops to start seeding in the Spring
• Preparations for soil-less system management as temperatures rise
For more information, please contact Ariel Verbrugge at QXJpZWwgISBWZXJicnVnZ2UgfCB1ZGMgISBlZHU=.
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Tickets for PR Harris Workshop Series Fall 2023-Winter 2024 can be booked here.
Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
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October 2023: Introduction to Hydroponics | Free |
November 2023: Winterizing an Urban Greenhouse | Free |
December 2023: Winterizing an Urban Greenhouse | Free |
January 2024: Hydroponics Basics and Tour | Free |
February 2024: Preparing Hydroponics for Spring | Free |
March 2024: Preparing Hydroponics for Spring | Free |