Soil, Seeds, & Starting Strong Workshop

Building the Foundation for a Healthy Garden

A thriving garden starts below the surface.

Soil, Seeds, & Starting Strong is the second workshop in our Beginner Gardener Workshop Series, and it’s where intention meets action. In this hands-on session, we’ll move from planning into practice—learning the basics of soil health and seed starting while actually starting seeds together in the teaching garden.

This workshop is designed to help beginner gardeners understand why soil matters, how seeds grow, and what plants need in their earliest stages—without overwhelming science or complicated systems. You’ll learn simple, practical principles you can apply immediately, whether you’re growing in containers, raised beds, grow bags, or in-ground.

Together, we’ll explore soil basics, talk through common seed-starting questions, and guide you step-by-step through starting your own seeds—so you leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to grow.

As with all sessions in this series, this workshop is intentionally kept small to support meaningful learning, hands-on exploration, and individualized guidance. You’ll have time to ask questions, observe, and connect what you’re learning directly to your own garden space.

After participating in this in-person experience, attendees will be able to start seeds successfully at home and make informed choices about soil, setting their gardens up for strong, healthy growth from the very beginning.

Perfect for new gardeners, busy parents, and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation without overcomplicating the process.

Part of the Beginner Gardener Workshop Series

This workshop builds directly on Goals in the Garden, helping participants turn clarity and intention into action. While each session can be attended individually, together the series offers a seasonally aligned path toward confident, sustainable gardening.

What We’ll Cover

• The role of healthy soil in plant success

• Basic soil components and what plants actually need

• How to choose and prepare soil for seed starting

• Seed-starting basics: depth, spacing, moisture, and light

• Common beginner mistakes—and how to avoid them

• How to translate seed-starting principles to your own garden setup

What You’ll Leave With

• A foundational understanding of soil health

• Seeds you’ve started yourself during the workshop

• Confidence to start seeds at home successfully

• Practical knowledge you can apply immediately

• A stronger connection to the early stages of plant growth

Workshop Details

• Format: In-person, beginner-friendly

• Date: March 28th at 3 pm

• Length: 60–75 minutes

• Setting: Teaching garden with guided, hands-on seed starting

• Investment: $45 per person

• Group discounts available

• Family-welcome environment

This workshop is intentionally kept small to preserve the quality of instruction, hands-on experience, and individual support.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Understand basic soil structure and function

• Identify what makes good seed-starting soil

• Start seeds with confidence using simple methods

• Care for seedlings during their earliest stages

• Build a strong foundation for the rest of the growing season

This Workshop Is Perfect For:

• Beginner gardeners

• Gardeners starting from seed for the first time

• Families wanting hands-on learning together

• Anyone unsure where to begin with soil or seed starting

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the relationship between soil health and plant growth

• Gain hands-on experience starting seeds

• Learn practical seed-starting techniques

• Feel confident caring for seedlings at home

Ready to Start Strong?

Join us for Soil, Seeds, & Starting Strong and build the foundation your garden needs to thrive.

👉 Register now—space is limited.