25-W208 The Organic Gardener’s Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organic Gardening Success – Aida Mustapic
Organic backyard gardening is not just about growing plants without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides; it’s a holistic approach that fosters a healthy, balanced ecosystem and enhances biodiversity, regardless of the size of your garden. This course offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Learn how to grow nutrient-dense, wholesome vegetables in your own backyard (or balcony) using organic methods. We’ll cover everything from starting seeds indoors and building vibrant, living soil, to using only natural fertilizers while minimizing garden and kitchen waste. We’ll explore strategies for extending the gardening season, allowing you to enjoy your garden long after most gardeners have tucked their gardens in for the season. You’ll also learn a regenerative approach to pest management, how to harvest your crops, and how to nourish your soil to make it even richer and more productive for the next growing season. Join us on this journey to grow sustainably!
Instructor: Aida Mustapic
Aida Mustapic is a certified Organic Master Gardener with a background in chemical engineering and nearly two decades of experience cultivating her own backyard vegetable garden. Her strong foundation in scientific principles, soil chemistry and the chemical interactions that impact plant health has played a key role in her gardening success. By incorporating regenerative agriculture practices and eco-friendly pest management strategies, she has maximized yields in her urban garden. Aida is dedicated to chemical-free, environmentally sustainable gardening practices that restore soil health, support pollinator populations, and produce nutritious, homegrown vegetables. She believes gardening is a timeless activity that not only strengthens community bonds but also improves physical and mental health, enhances the environment and provides opportunities to learn a new skill. No matter the size of your urban space, everyone can have a garden. Aida’s goal is to inspire and motivate others to embrace gardening and experience its many rewards.
