Urban Agriculture Classes with Oregon Tilth

Seed Saving

Oregon Tilth Urban Agriculture Class

Thursday, August 20, 6:00-8:00pm

Luscher Farm – 125 Rosemont Rd. West Linn, OR

Growing and saving old time vegetable varieties has become increasingly popular among urban gardeners as they seek to preserve genetic diversity, cultural heritage, and regional adaptation of crops. Learn how to save your favorite vegetable seeds for your own use and to share with friends. This class covers seed saving basics, from growing and harvesting, to proper drying and storing techniques. Practice how to process different kinds of seed and take home rare seed varieties saved from the Tilth demonstration garden. $28/ $25 Lake Oswego residents & Tilth members For more information or to register online, visit

http://www.tilth.org/education-research/organic-education-center/organic-education-center-classes  

or call 503-675-2549

Fall Soil Building

Oregon Tilth Urban Agriculture Class

Thursday, September 17, 6:00-8:00pm

Luscher Farm – 125 Rosemont Rd. West Linn, OR

A productive spring garden begins in the fall with proper soil building techniques. Attend this class to learn how to build good soil tilth using inexpensive or free local materials. Explore various mulching methods for different applications including, rejuvenating depleted soils, winter weed control and starting a garden from scratch. Learn how to grow and use winter cover crops to build healthy soil, conserve nutrients, and suppress winter weeds. Receive practical tips for building your soil organically, putting you on the right path to growing the most bountiful garden yet! $28/ $25 Lake Oswego residents & Tilth members For more information or to register online, visit

http://www.tilth.org/education-research/organic-education-center/organic-education-center-classes  

or call 503-675-2549