Ever wonder why your garden struggles no matter how much fertilizer, effort, hope or prayer you throw at it? Spoiler alert. It’s probably your soil.

Join Krisi Olivero of Alter Eco Farms for an eye-opening class on the magic of soil health, all about why unlocking your soil is the key to success in the garden. We will literally put our soils under the microscope, revealing organisms you’ve likely never seen that are absolutely essential to a self-sustaining garden.

You will learn how these microorganisms drive nutrient cycling, influence compaction and water retention, help manage pests and disease, and even play a role in carbon sequestration. We will also dig into why most gardens no longer have these creatures and what we can do to bring them back and let them do the work they are meant to do.

This class will focus on practical, realistic ways to improve your soil at home, without spending a ton of money or needing a chemistry degree.

Fair warning. Once you see what’s living in your soil, you may never look at your garden the same way again. There is also is a very real chance you will get to see a tardigrade live. We cannot be held responsible for any minds blown.

• What To Bring

  Bring a notebook and your curiosity!