Earth Day is the perfect time to get back to the land! Justin Mog, PhD (UofL's Asst. to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives) has been an organic gardener for decades and will share some of the basics about how to start and maintain a sustainable garden so that you can grow your own fresh, local food – whether it’s in pots on your porch, in your backyard, or in a community garden. Justin has extensive experience with all those methods of growing in Louisville and has worked as a crop extensionist with farmers around the world.

This session will be a hands-on workshop using the many resources available at UofL’s own organic Garden Commons which is a space open to all UofL staff, faculty, and students to learn about and grow food year-round. Garden Commons features 10 raised-beds, in-ground beds, a small orchard and berry bushes, an herb spiral, a permaculture hugelkulture mound, a greenhouse, compost bins, and rain barrels. All elements of this sustainable urban agriculture project will be explored during the workshop. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor garden work with closed shoes, but everyone will be accommodated. Gloves and tools will be provided. Everyone who comes is welcome to share in the harvest! Connect with us and get all the details on our Facebook Page.

Staff/Faculty: This workshop qualifies for Professional Development credit through Human Resource's Spring Training Catalog. Please Register here.