Our 2025 Edible Gardening Workshops Are Here!
We’re so excited to offer a NEW, and exciting lineup of workshops this gardening season, designed to teach you everything you need to know to successfully grow your own organic, nutrient-dense food in any urban space – big or small!
Please note that registration for workshops that are held at the Marda Loop Communities Association (MLCA) will be processed directly through the MLCA website. You must create an account to register.
Upcoming Workshops
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Perfect Planting Plans
MARCH 30
1-3 PM
Marda Loop Community AssociationDesign a personalized planting plan for your available garden space in this step-by-step guided course, including an introduction to a seasonal planting system that will teach you exactly what and when to plant in our unique climate.
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Seed Starting 101
APRIL 6
1-3 PM
Marda Loop Community AssociationLearn everything you need to know to successfully start growing a variety of vegetables from seed indoors in a fun, hands-on learning environment.
INCLUDES: All seed starting materials and your very own mini-greenhouse
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Seed Starting 101 (Summer Veggies)
APRIL 9
6-8 PM
The District at Beltline LoungeLearn everything you need to know to successfully start growing a variety of warm season vegetables from seed in a fun, hands-on learning environment.
INCLUDES: All seed starting materials and your very own mini-greenhouse
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Beginners Guide To Edible Gardening
MARCH 9 or MARCH 16
1-3PM
Marda Loop Community AssociationFrom mapping out the perfect garden spot and choosing the ideal growing system, to selecting the right soil and plants with ease, this course is the perfect introduction to successfully starting an urban edible garden in Calgary.
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Seed Starting 101 (Salad Garden)
MARCH 18
6-8 PM
The District at Beltline LoungeLearn everything you need to know to successfully start growing a variety of leafy salad greens and vegetables from seed in a fun, hands-on learning environment.
INCLUDES: All seed starting materials and your very own mini-greenhouse
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Seed Starting With Littles
APRIL 13
1-3 PM
Marda Loop Community Association
MAX # OF CHILDREN PER ADULT: 2
Ideal for children age 6-10Dive into the wonderful world of edible gardening for little fingers and curious minds in this hands-on, instructional course on starting plants from seed indoors.
INCLUDES: All seed starting materials and your very own mini-greenhouse
($120 value)
“What I learned and walked away with was so valuable. Mirna provides clear, and very Calgary specific knowledge to food growing and super helpful takeaway package that I'll use for years to come. The kit we took home is fantastic and provides everything you need to start seedlings! The best part was the connection with fellow gardeners in the community.”
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" I found the entire workshop super valuable as I have no knowledge about gardening and plants. Mirna created a very open and friendly environment for the participants to interact and ask questions about the planting and seedling process. I definitely feel much more confident and comfortable now to start up my own mini garden."
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"The mini kit that Mirna set up for all participants to take home was amazing. It allows participants to continue with the process of what they learned in the workshop by continuing to plant and start their own seedling process for years to come. It also helps for participants like me who have very little knowledge in gardening to know where to start and makes it feel less overwhelming knowing I have the right tools to start the process again next year on my own"
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"I am a novice in the area of gardening. Mirna was exceptionally knowledgeable and generous with her expertise. Once the program was over to my amazement my plants germinated. That was the first time I had ever been a success! It was a daily adventure watching my seeds flourish! "
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"I loved that the size of the class was small. I would most definitely sign up again! I can’t say enough about Mirna and BEAU gardens!!!"
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“Incredible day! As a beginner gardener, the content was perfect. Loved connecting with other women from the community, and our take home plants are the perfect start to our garden. I will definitely do it again!”
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Our Seasonal Workshops are a fantastic way to enjoy hands-on learning in a fun, group environment, and to have an opportunity to connect with fellow gardeners in your community. From Seed Starting 101, DIY Herb Planters and Yard-to-Table Cooking, we cover it all