Join KidsGardening as we talk with garden expert and author Charlie Nardozzi about how using an ecosystem-based approach in the garden including techniques such as companion planting and no-dig gardening can help you grow a successful and sustainable youth garden program.

We will also explore how the garden can be used to teach kids about the intricate and vital relationships of plants, animals, fungi and other microorganisms in our world and the benefits of environmental diversity.

All registrants will be entered to win one of TWO giveaway bundles: a Tubtrug full of garden goodies + a copy of Charlie’s book, The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening.

7:05 - 7:25pm (ET)  Ecological Gardening/No-Dig Gardening

7:45 - 8:00 pm (ET)   Questions/Discussion

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Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized and Regional Emmy Award winning garden writer, speaker, and radio and television personality. He has worked for more than 30 years bringing expert gardening information to home gardeners. Charlie delights in making gardening information simple, easy, fun and accessible to everyone. He's a popular public speaker and presenter and has a selection of webinars available on his website gardeningwithcharlie.com

Sarah Pounders, Education Specialist, KidsGardening

Sarah Pounders is a Senior Education Specialist at Kidsgardening and has been active in the field of youth gardening for over 25 years with experience coordinating numerous children’s gardens, writing curricula and activities for youth of all ages, teaching formal and informal youth education programs, and conducting educator training sessions. She also enjoys gardening at home with her two children and serving as the volunteer garden coordinator at a local elementary school. Sarah has led a wide array of garden-related teacher training workshops and national and international conference sessions.

We are offering a sliding scale payment option for this event. However, we want to make sure that this webinar remains accessible for everyone. If you or someone you know are not able to pay but would benefit from attending, please email lilyn@kidsgardening.org

Ecological Gardening: Companion Planting and Other Earth-Friendly Practices