Colorado Free University

46 Go to www.freeu.com to view complete course descriptions and instructor bios. NEW! Home Food Gardening Step 1 Planning Garden Placement, Design, & Seeds Winter is the time to begin. During the cold months is when you plan the placement of your garden and order seeds. In this session, Linnea walks you through the options of raised beds versus ground options and how you will access water. She’ll discuss where to find organic and heirloom seeds and how to read seed packets. You’ll consider what you like to eat the amount of space you have so you can begin to design your garden. Linnea Bjorkman $46 Non-Member $34 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6547A: One Wed., 6:30–8PM 2/9 6547B: One Sat., 10–11:30AM 2/26 NEW! Home Food Gardening Step 2 Getting Ready to Plant As the days get longer, it’s time to get outside. You may start seeds indoors in late March (so much fun to do with kiddos!) and move outdoors with potatoes and cool season crops in April. Linnea will discuss adding compost to the garden, thinning, how to read your seed packets, best watering practices, and taking a deeper dive into permaculture practices/principles. Linnea Bjorkman $46 Non-Member $34 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6548A: One Wed., 6:30–8PM 3/9 6548B: One Sat., 10–11:30AM 3/26 NEW! Home Food Gardening Step 3 Spring Has Sprung! Start with a review of your planting timeline. Linnea will help you plan successive planting so that you can enjoy a continual harvest. Learn about warm-season vegetables, pollinator plants, and plants that are natural pest deterrents. Find out how to harvest your various types of plants and discuss organic fertilizers, pesticides, and composting. Linnea Bjorkman $46 Non-Member $34 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6549A: One Wed., 6:30–8PM 5/11 6549B: One Sat., 10–11:30AM 5/28 Be Your Own General Contractor and Save Thousands Whether you’re building a house from scratch, adding on, or remodeling, you might want to consider overseeing your own project. Most cities and counties allow the owner of the property to serve as their own general contractor. Learn when to go for it yourself and when it’s best to hire a general contractor. If you decide to oversee your own project, learn how to organize your project into a step-by-step process in order to plan, bid, and build your dream. If you decide to hire a general contractor, know what to expect and how to check their work. With a degree in construction management, Brian Dotson has worked for both small and large homebuilders in everything from architecture, purchasing, land development, construction, and overall operations. He currently owns his own custom home building and renovation company. $51 Non-Member $39 Member $5 materials fee paid in class $10 optional materials fee paid in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 2093DC: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 1/12 2093DD: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 3/23 2093DE: One Wed., 6:30–9PM 5/18 Home & Garden NEW! The Basics of Home Food Gardening An Overview Course The value and importance of growing food in your own garden has never been more apparent. You can eat delicious wholesome vegetables and contribute to the health of our planet at the same time. This introductory session will give you a general overview of food gardening and permaculture in Colorado. Topics include building soil, choosing a location for your garden, choosing the best organic and heirloom seeds, designing your garden, planting from seeds and seedlings, creating a timeline for planting, and basic permaculture principles. Linnea Bjorkman (pronouns: she/they) give you a road map to create an earth-friendly home garden that will nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Through her queer-owned small business, Whole Root Wonder, she supports individuals and communities looking to deepen their experience of delight, harmony, and well-being through experiences in food-gardening, permaculture, yoga, and intentional gatherings. Take this overview and become inspired to learn more as you put the knowledge into action. Linnea will offer five seasonal sessions that support you each step of the way. Three are available now, so check back in the spring to take the next steps. $46 Non-Member $34 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6546A: One Sat., 10–11:30AM 1/29 6546B: One Wed., 6:30–8PM 3/2 6546C: One Wed., 6:30–8PM 5/4