Pedal & Plant: Raised Bed Kits
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Iowa City Bike Library | Iowa City, IA
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Roll in by bike (or foot), meet some neighbors, and help transform the Bike Library’s new outdoor space with 12 elevated raised beds, all designed for beauty and snacks.We’ll do 30 minutes of teaching, 30 minutes of hands-on establishment, then 30 minutes of hang-out time to swap tips and enjoy the glow of establishing something together.
What you’ll learn:
* How to place raised beds for sun, access, and low maintenance
* How to assemble a raised bed kit (without a meltdown)
* Simple soil fill strategy for strong starts (soil provided by Lucy's Soil)
* How to plant a themed bed: cut flowers, tea herbs, culinary herbs, grazing foods
* How to care for your new plant friends
Taught by EarthMind instructors—and authors of Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens—with discounted books available after class.
Thank you, New Pioneer, for providing yummy snacks for you to enjoy.
You may also enjoy the Pocket Prairie Planting class happening at the Bike Library on May 13.
THINGS TO BRING
* Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: closed-toe shoes, hat, jeans, sunscreen
* Garden/leather gloves
* A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $5 - $25, based upon your access to resources.
QUESTIONS
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.
EDUCATOR
Fred Meyer offers years of experience as a certified permaculture designer, master gardener, and wilderness guide with extensive experience across hundreds of landscapes, including urban residences, educational institutions, mental health care centers, spiritual organizations, farmsteads, and businesses.
LOCATION
Iowa City Bike Library: 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
* Iowa City Bike Library
* Lucy's Soil
* Master Gardeners of Johnson County
* New Pioneer Food Co-op
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Where is it happening?
Iowa City Bike Library, 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240-4529, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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