Are you thinking about growing apple trees on your property, or do you already have apple trees but don’t know where to start? Our Eco3 Urban Farm crew will guide you through some basic tips on how to care for and prune your apple trees to have the best apples to eat. While the farm has young trees, the skills learned in the workshop apply to young and old or overgrown trees. You will take away some techniques to keep your apple trees healthy, well-shaped, and productive for many years to come. Registration is required. Join us on March 21st to learn more. 

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Join us for a grape pruning workshop on March 28th at the Eco3 Urban Farm. Our farm crew will share skills about the fundamentals of pruning grapevines, including pruning principles, techniques, and decision-making considerations. This will be a hands-on experience for hobby grape growers and home gardeners. Sign up is required. 

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Ready to get your hands dirty and jump-start your spring garden? Perfect for beginning gardeners, this free workshop will teach you the fundamentals of growing strong, healthy seedlings from scratch. We will also discuss essential topics, from selecting the right growing medium to proper lighting and essential techniques for successful seed germination. Participants will have the opportunity to seed plants for the farm and have the option to take seed-starts home with them. Please wear comfortable, durable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Come ready to learn, chat with fellow gardeners, and take home more knowledge for your own garden. Registration is required. 

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Get a jump start on your spring garden with a free garden planning workshop at the Eco3 Urban Farm! Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your yield, this hands-on session will teach you how to select the best seeds for our climate and map out your garden layout for maximum success. You will learn key planting dates and sustainable practices to make their garden thrive. We encourage comfortable, layered clothing and practical shoes for this session. Registration is required.

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Transform your backyard into a productive garden with our workshop on growing tomatoes and cucumbers! Perfect for first-time gardeners, this free, one-hour workshop will cover the essentials of starting plants from seedlings, proper watering techniques, and tips for new gardeners to take away. Please dress for the weather with comfortable attire and sturdy footwear. Registration is required.

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Join us for a free, one-hour root veggie basics workshop designed to help you start your own delicious, home-grown root crops, even with limited space! Perfect for first-time gardeners, this session will cover essential tips for direct-sowing crops like carrots and radishes. You will walk away with the confidence to grow your own flavorful root vegetables in your backyard or container garden. Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are suggested. Registration is required. 

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In this free workshop, we will teach you how to set up an easy, low-maintenance garden, the secrets to succession planting for continuous harvest, and how to protect your greens from pests. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a windowsill with containers, you will leave with practical knowledge to start planting, tending, and harvesting your own greens, such as lettuce, kale, spinach, and Swiss chard. We will be working in the soil, so please wear sturdy shoes and clothes appropriate for gardening. Registration is required. 

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Unlock the secret to a thriving garden by looking beneath the surface and transforming “dirt” into a living ecosystem. This free, interactive session will teach you how to identify your soil type through hands-on testing. Whether you’re starting a small veggie patch or tending to indoor pots, you’ll walk away with confidence to build a living foundation for your own garden to flourish. Please come wearing gardening-friendly clothes and closed-toe shoes. Sun protection is recommended. Registration is required. 

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Do you want to garden but don’t have space? Container gardening is the perfect solution for you! In this free, one-hour workshop, we’ll take the guesswork out of starting your first garden in a small space. We will cover selecting the right pots, choosing the best potting mixes, and picking high-yield plants for small spaces. Whether you want fresh herbs for your kitchen or colorful flowers to brighten your space, you’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge to start planting immediately. Please dress for the weather with comfortable attire and sturdy footwear. Registration is required.

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In this free, one-hour workshop,  we will teach you how to properly trellis tomatoes and vining cucumbers to save space and increase yields. We’ll demonstrate simple, effective pruning techniques that will improve air circulation, prevent disease, and help focus plant energy on fruit production. You’ll leave this workshop with the confidence to manage your tomato and cucumber crops from planting to harvest. We encourage comfortable, layered clothing and closed-toe shoes for our hands-on garden session. Registration is required. 

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Join us on July 25 for a free workshop all about culinary and medicinal herbs. This workshop is perfect for home gardeners who want to grow, prune, and cure herbs with confidence.  We encourage comfortable, layered clothing and closed-toe shoes for our hands-on garden session. Registration is required.

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In this free, hands-on session, you’ll learn how to pick the perfect flowers for your sun or shade spaces and prepare your soil for maximum blooms. Perfect for new gardeners, this workshop will provide simple tips for maintaining annuals throughout the season. We encourage comfortable, layered clothing and practical shoes for our hands-on garden session. Registration is required. 

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Do you like to play with your food scraps or dirt? If so, join us on Saturday, August 29, for a free workshop to learn how you can start your own active compost pile at home. We will tour the Ecolibrium3 Urban Farm compost site and talk about how we manage local food scraps and use them to amend the soil. For this event, we will conduct hands-on demonstrations that require attendees to wear long pants and closed-toed footwear. Registration is required. 

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Plant it and forget it! In this free workshop, you will learn why northern Minnesota’s cold winters are the secret ingredient for garlic. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a single raised bed, you will walk away with a step-by-step plan for planting, harvesting, curing, and more. Please wear comfortable, durable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Registration is required. 

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Sow, save, repeat! Learn how to save seeds from your garden in this free, one-hour workshop designed for beginners. We will cover easy tips for harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds from simple crops like beans, herbs, and flowers. You will leave with techniques to save money on seeds and ensure your plants will grow back strong year after year. Please come wearing gardening-friendly clothes and closed-toe shoes. Sun protection is recommended. Registration is required. 

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