Whether you are a novice to the wonderful world of horticulture or a gardening guru, Jenna Bayer’s Garden Bootcamp is a fun and interactive way to help make your garden dreams come true.
We have many seasonally appropriate classes to choose from. All classes (except Special Forces) are held at Rosemound Farm in Hillsboro from 9am to 1pm. Each class begins with 45 minutes of gardening basics followed by hands-on field labs, a tour of Jenna’s garden to illustrate concepts covered in class and a take-home project/planter.
We are also happy to work by appointment. We encourage groups of 4-8. We can come to you, or you to us. Tuesday-Thursday in the Bay area or Friday-Monday in the POrtland area.
Classes
You will learn the basics of maintaining plant health, soil structure and chemistry including:
- How mulch can be your best friend
- Design and layout
- Plant selection
- How to deal with pests and pathogens.
After a review of gardening basics, the elements of good garden design are discussed.
- 5-step plan of garden design
- Take home planter
- Review sketches and dimensions
- Budgets and permits
This spring class is just in time for planning and planting.
- Veggie beds
- Planting times
- Soil enhancement
- Pest control
- Irrigation
We now offer the following services for you at home… Garden coaching in your garden to help assess your garden challenges and suggest solutions.
- ID and care
- Pests and disease
- Maintaining and pruning
- Ideas for new plants
Please contact jenna@jennabayer.com, for best times to meet. Areas outside of the SF Peninsula, and Portland Metro, may not be available.
Put your garden to bed for the winter the right way, so springtime is a breeze and your plants will be happy, healthy and stronger after their long winter’s rest. We demonstrate shortcuts to get your work done faster, and smarter, with less physical effort.
This season is perfect to propagate specific perennials, by division and cuttings, and transplant woody plants (did you know the roots of woodies typically grow rapidly in winter, and not much at all in summer?). By using age old methods, the smart and sustainable way, you can grow stronger plants that will be more drought, disease and pest resistant. Plus you’ll feel so much better looking at a clean garden now, and one that emerges beautifully in spring. Come join us, and take home many shared plants from Jenna and Lynn’s gardens for FREE!