Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

66 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Windy City Harvest is the Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban agriculture department, headquartered at the Farm on Ogden in Chicago. The goal of the department is to connect people with plants through engagement in growing and processing edible crops using the lens of food, health, and jobs. Short courses are intended as a gateway into Windy City Harvest or as a supplement to WCH’s career pathway. Most classes take place at the Farm on Ogden in the North Lawndale community, 3555 Ogden Avenue in Chicago. Saturday Intensives Saturday Intensives are appropriate for all gardening levels, but will be most effective for individuals with previous gardening/farming experience. Classes all have a significant hands- on component and participants should be prepared to be outdoors in all weather. Each Saturday Intensive class costs $75. Crop Planning This workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space saving tech- niques and spacing, cool- and warm-season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions. Melanie Bromberek, Windy City Harvest coordinator Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago February 16, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Starting Your Food Business—Food Safety and Cottage Food Laws This course is intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their farm or local food business by providing seasonal, local food products all year long. We will cultivate an understanding of the basic techniques, food safety regulations, and business guidelines for producing value-added, local foods. Zina Murray, owner, Logan Square Kitchen Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago February 16, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cold-Season Growing: March, April & May This is a technical training course for aspir- ing growers who are interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques. It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to get a jump on the spring growing season. It will involve farm work activities in all weather conditions. Students are expected to work indoors and outdoors. Jerrod Schober, Windy City Harvest coordinator Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Avenue, Chicago March 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Value-added Products: Fermenting Krauts, Pickles, and Kimchi Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermen- tation. You will quickly put your new knowl- edge to action by preparing different fermenta- tions to taste and take home with you. Instructor TBD Farm on Ogden, 3555 Ogden Avenue, Chicago March 16, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Small Farm Tools This class is a deep dive into the latest farm tools for creating efficiency and optimal growing in your garden or on the farm. We will discuss how to gauge the perfect timing for seeding your crops plus soil preparation and assessments. Tim Wilson, farmer and educator, Windy City Harvest consultant Rodeo Farm, 2600 West 26th Street, Chicago April 13, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Urban Agriculture