Lunch & Learn: Breaking New Ground

Order lunch and join Convivium Farm Manager AJ for this one-hour Lunch & Learn!

Starting a garden can be challenging, especially when converting a lawn into a veggie patch. If you're looking for methods to transform a yard into a productive garden, join Convivium’s farm manager AJ for the Breaking New Ground Lunch and Learn. This class covers removing vegetation, preparing soil, and the pros and cons of various techniques. Gain the knowledge to turn a lawn into a garden and start planting!

Registration is appreciated but not required for this free event.

Instructor Bio: AJ Shultz, Farm Manager AJ tends our 13,000 plus square feet of gardens. From building healthy soil through harvesting delicious produce, AJ keeps his hands dirty demonstrating the process of growing food to anyone willing to listen. When not in the field, AJ also teaches gardening and composting classes and serves as our garden tour guide. Trust us – you don’t want to miss an opportunity to experience our gardens with him. AJ has been involved in edible and sustainable landscaping and urban gardening most of his adult life. His training and professional background includes working with organic farms and edible landscape organizations in Santa Cruz, California; Huelo, Hawaii; and Margaret River, Australia. An Iowa native, AJ returned to the area in 2011 to raise a family with his wife Kerri, also an Iowa native. They now have two growing daughters, Josey and Marny.

Host or Publisher Convivium Urban Farmstead