Weeding: How to prevent weeds and Manage the ones you Have

Weeds are not inevitable. Weeds can be prevented. Weeds can be managed. Join us for this workshop while we learn steps to preventing weed problems, and how to manage weeds before they become a problem.

We will cover:

• weed prevention
• mulching: options, materials, and how to use it
• long term weed prevention: cover cropping as a tool
• how to manage the weeds you have
• weed priorities: starting small
• how to eliminate hand weeding
• tools of the trade: weeding hand tools to save a aching back
• weeding strategically: when to weed
• garden security: avoid importing weeds into the garden

Venue Details

• Parking Information
  On street parking available. Park on Braddock Avenue and Woodlawn Street
• Bus Line
  61A. One block from bus stop
• Site Accessibility Information
  Site accessible by sidewalk to entrance. In site is uneven grassy paths. Site is outdoors under a wooden shelter. No heat.
• Restroom
  1 accessibile portajohn and 1 step up portajohn
• Drinking Water
  Bring a water bottle. Water available from a sink