Introduction to Transform Your Yard into a Food Garden

In this one-day workshop you will be introduced to the “Transform Your Yard to a Food Garden” mentorship program and the actions you can take now to set up an abundant food growing space for next years growing season.

The topics covered are:

• Planning skills – local tips on how and when to get started for next year’s growing season

• How to build a new food garden or expand your existing growing space and what not to do!

• Where and how to get the supplies needed

• Soil! Where to get it, how to build good soil health and setting you up for a good start (or expansion)

• Soil amendments, tools and equipment

• The basics of food plant care

• Harvesting and feeding your family

• Questions and answers

Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Time: 9:30AM to 4:30PM

Lunch will be provided - you will help make a fresh salad from the garden and taste many locally grown and locally made foods!

Location: Northern Roots Market Garden, 5030 – 57th Street, Yellowknife, NT

Registration Fee: $75 – please register at www.northern-roots.ca

This workshop is a part of “Transform Your Yard into a Food Garden” stand alone sessions open to the all Yellowknife and surrounding area citizens. This program is made possible through the City of Yellowknife’s commitment to the Agriculture Strategy GROW initiative.

Also check out other Workshops in Yellowknife, Health & Wellness events in Yellowknife.