Class 2: Building Healthy Soil in Urban Gardens

In our second session, participants will explore how to build and maintain healthy soil so that plants can thrive. Since soil is the foundation of successful gardening and farming, we’ll begin with an introduction to its basic components and functions. The session will then focus on practical strategies for improving soil health in urban environments—such as courtyards, balconies, small spaces, and compact farms.

Schedule

Welcome & Check-In
– Opening activity and introduction to the topic of soil

What Is Soil?
– Learn the basic components of soil and how it supports plant life

Basic Soil Science for Urban Settings
– Understand what’s needed to create and sustain healthy soil in limited spaces

Hands-on Planning Activity
– Apply what you’ve learned to create a plan for building healthy soil in an urban garden