Sky Nursery; Hydroponics and Vegetable Garden Design

Saturday, January 28th 11 am – 12:30 pm
Introduction to Hydroponics Tim Calvert of Hydrofarm

Have you ever dreamed of gardening without weeding…? How about maximizing productivity in a small space? Hydroponics is more than growing plants “in water”: it’s the science and art of controlling all your gardening inputs (water, nutrients, temperature, light, even atmospheric gases) to get your plants growing at their absolute ultimate potential—for speed of growth, volume of harvest, and yes, even nutrient content and flavor. Whether you want to grow exotics that don’t flourish locally, or harvest luscious tomatoes in winter, a hydroponics system can be the way to go. Hydrofarm has been the industry’s leader since 1977, pioneering hydroponics for both mega greenhouse operations and for homeowners with limited space and resources. Let Tim introduce you to this growing field! Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline W 98133 206-546-4851

Sunday, January 29th 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Vegetable Garden Design Brad Halm and Colin McCrate of the Seattle Urban Farm Company

Want to grow food in your yard this season? Join the owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company as they guide you through designing your own "backyard farm". They'll discuss how to find the best spot on your property for a vegetable garden, how to lay out the space for maximum production and ease of use, the best materials to build your garden from, and how to get your soil into condition to grow top quality organic vegetables. Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline W 98133 206-546-4851