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The Communal Garden: Planning A Garden

Classes in The Communal Garden series teach gardeners skills that can be used in community gardens or to support their community through gardening. They are low-cost in an effort to advance gardening skills in our communities. The series is a part of the Conservatory’s Growing to Green program, which supports and develops community gardens across Central Ohio.

Community gardeners and backyard gardeners alike need to know when to start their seeds, and how to do so successfully! Before you start, you must consider what produce you will eat and your garden space to reduce seed waste. Plan your garden to maximize your harvest, and learn the basics of the square foot gardening method to assist in your garden planning endeavors.

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Instructor: Cindy Maravich Cindy Maravich is the Community Education Manager at Franklin Park Conservatory. She oversees all community education initiatives including the Growing to Green program, Community Gardening, Outreach, Adult, Culinary, Farmers' Market, and the Teen Corps program. She enjoys getting people excited, interested, and educated about plants, nature, and gardening.