October is when the fall garden begins to take shape. This class focuses on planting cool-season crops, improving soil fertility, and keeping young plants healthy as they establish.

Participants will learn the basics of hot composting, including how to balance greens and browns, manage moisture, build heat, and turn organic material into rich compost for the garden. This month connects planting with active soil-building so participants understand that successful fall gardening depends on feeding the soil.

Hands-on activities:
Participants will plant fall crops, transplant seedlings, practice succession planting, learn pest prevention strategies, build or study a hot compost pile, turn compost, and feed young garden beds.

Permaculture Principle:
Obtain a Yield — Participants learn how thoughtful planting, composting, and garden care create real harvests for people, families, and communities.