Conserving Water in Drought ConditionsJoin Ashley Esakin and get practical advice for keeping your plants healthy and hydrated during the dry summer months.
Make Your Own Compost AcceleratorJoin Ashley, The Soil Scientist, and learn how to make your own home compost accelerator. Of interest to both indoor and outdoor gardeners.
Spring House Plant Refresh with The Modern MonsteraJoin Cheryl, from The Modern Monstera, on a guide to refresh your houseplants after a long winter season.
Start to Finish Tutorial on Bokashi CompostingLearn the start-to-finish process of bokashi composting. Ashley Labrecque, The Soil Scientist, will teach you the basics as well as tips and tricks.
Benefits of Using Vermicompost as a Soil AmendmentJoin Ashley, The Soil Scientist, in a discussion about the benefits of using vermicompost as a soil amendment in the garden and in your indoor house plants.
How to Style Your Charcuterie BoardLearn how to style a charcuterie board that will make an impression at your next social gathering with Peter Temoche, owner and head chef of Last Call Catering and Cantina Bar.
Science-Based Garden Planning: How to Choose Your SeedsJoin Ashley Labrecque, The Soil Scientist, in a discussion about how to choose your seeds from the perspective of a science-based garden plan.
Make a Bean SaladLearn to make a bean salad in the first of our monthly livestream series with Culinary Arts student Lemon Drop.
Living Soil & Biological BugsJoin Ashley Labrecque, The Soil Scientist, to learn about living soil and how it benefits plants, from nutrients cycling to biological insect control.
Rooting Hormones 101Join Ashley Labrecque, the Soil Scientist, to learn about using rooting hormones when propagating. This livestream is designed as an introduction to growing your own plants.
Soil Management during the Seed Growing SeasonLearn about disease prevention and management during the seed-growing season with Ashley Labrecque, the Soil Scientist.
Holiday Gift Wrapping WorkshopThe Gift Stylist, Corinna VanGerwen, will show you how to wrap like a professional and share her best tips and tricks.
Make a Festive TerrariumJoin Emma The Urban Botanist and make a festive terrarium for the holiday season.
Water Propagation versus Soil PropagationLearn the different benefits of water and soil propagation with Ashley, the Soil Scientist.
Make Your Own Succulent Pumpkin PlanterJoin Emma The Urban Botanist and learn how to use a pumpkin to create a planter of colorful succulents. Your planter will brighten up your fall decor on a porch or on your dining room table as a centerpiece. Emma will show you how to make the planter and how to take care of your succulents through fall and into winter. If you use it outdoors, be sure to bring it inside whenever temperatures dip below freezing.
Fall ForagingJoin Emma The Urban Botanist and Special Guest, Tauney Stinson from Forager Bee, who will speak about the various fall edible plants and fungi that could be growing in your area this season!
Bringing Plants Indoors for WinterDid you bring your indoor plants outside for the summer? Many houseplants are tropical and must be brought inside once the weather begins to drop. Bringing your plants back indoors is not as easy as it may seem. Various precautions need to be taken from acclimating your plants and deterring any unwanted pests. Emma The Urban Botanist will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have in this 45 minute livestream.
Late Summer ForagingJoin Emma The Urban Botanist and Special Guest, Tauney Stinson from Forager Bee, who will speak about the various late summer edible plants and fungi that could be growing in your area this season!
How To Manage Your Indoor Plant Pest ProblemsPest problems are more common in outdoor gardens, but even our indoor plants can fall victim to pests. In this 45-minute virtual workshop, Emma The Urban Botanist, will take you through the most common indoor plant pests and how to control them using organic and chemical methods.
Beat the Heat in the GardenJoin us for a live discussion with soil scientist Ashley Lebrecque (B.Sc Agriculture & Bioresources, P.Ag Agronomist) and Emma, The Urban Botanist, who will talk about ways to protect your cold-climate crops, as well as how to reduce garden water usage. They will also be answering your gardening-related questions throughout the chat.
Worm Composting 101Learn all about vermicomposting with Emma The Urban Botanist and worm-composting expert Akil from The Box Of Life. They will discuss the worm diet, how worms are the unsung heroes of the soil, and why worm compost is so beneficial for your plants. Also learn how to make worm tea, a nutrient-packed fertilizer for your indoor and outdoor gardens.
Attracting Beneficial Insects to your GardenIf you have a garden, you inevitably have bugs. Love them or hate them, many are beneficial and help with pollination, pest control and keeping the soil healthy. In this virtual workshop, Emma The Urban Botanist will explain how to identify the good ones from those that damage your plants. She’ll also discuss how to attract and keep the beneficial ones in your garden.
Attracting Birds to Your Garden During this virtual workshop, Emma The Urban Botanist will provide tips on how to attract birds to your yard throughout the seasons. She will discuss the best natural food sources to grow that birds love, and give tips on providing supplemental food and water, sources of shelter and more. Join us to learn all about creating a bird-friendly habitat in your own back yard.
Composting 101The practice of composting goes hand-in-hand with gardening, since compost provides the best organic soil conditioner and fertilizer for your garden. Penny will cover what you need to know – from what household waste can go into your bin to how to maintain your pile to keep it pest free and smelling sweet to providing tips on how to do it all with minimal effort and expense. This is a great composting overview for everyone from the beginner gardener to the experienced green thumb.
Plant Inside the BoxDuring this 45-minute virtual workshop, Emma will provide tips for growing success in an outdoor planter box – everything from what soil is best to how to effectively use the space for maximum visual impact. Maybe you’re building a planter after watching the May 14th how-to demonstration with woodworker Matt Wallace? Or maybe you have one on hand that you want to fill? Either way, join Emma as she gets outside and gets planting!
How to Make a Kokedama Ball - Mother's Day WorkshopLearn all about making a Japanese kokedama ball with Emma from The Urban Botanist. These beautiful hanging moss gardens are an effortless way to add greenery to your home. A fun and creative way to get your hands dirty and grow your green thumb! You will learn all about the care of these plants as well the art of making a traditional hanging moss ball!
Watering Your Indoor Plants 101 with Emma from The Urban BotanistEver wondered if you're watering your plants the right way? In this 45-minute virtual workshop, you’ll learn how to properly water your plants and how to avoid overwatering. This livestream event will be followed by a Q&A session.
How to Pot or Repot Your PlantsLearn how to properly pot or repot your indoor plants to keep them healthy and promote their growth. This 45-minute virtual workshop will be followed by a Q&A session.
Using Grow LightsIn this livestream video session, Emma from The Urban Botanist examines the various types of grow lights available and shows how to use them to maximum benefit. The 45-minute virtual workshop offers a wide range of advice on growing indoors under lights, whether to raise houseplants or a crop of fresh herbs that you can harvest year-round.
DIY Terrarium WorkshopIn this livestream video session, Emma from The Urban Botanist offers expert advice on how to create your own thriving terrarium. The 30-minute virtual workshop covers how to choose a suitable glass vessel, tools, planting materials and plants for your mini ecosystem under glass, followed by a live Q&A.
