Class 1: Getting Started in the Garden

In our first session, participants will be welcomed to the Loyola Farm with a guided tour of the site, exploring a variety of perennial and annual plants. We’ll introduce the basics of setting up a garden space and begin some early tasks to get our hands in the soil. This session is a mix of orientation, learning, and hands-on experience to kick off the season.

Schedule

Welcome & Icebreaker

• Introduction to the program
• Get-to-know-you activity

Planta Seed Activity

• A symbolic and practical way to begin our gardening journey

Garden & Farm Tour

• Walk through the Loyola Farm and get to know the plants, layout, and purpose of the space

Gardening Basics Workshop

• Intro to soil, tools, planting, and maintenance

Hands-on Garden Tasks

• Light work in the garden to begin preparing and tending beds

If you have any questions or concerns before the session, feel free to reach out!