Gardening Essentials Course

Transform Your Backyard into a Vibrant Oasis

Whether you have a small backyard or a sprawling field, we’ll help you start your own vegetable garden and begin harvesting this year.
Through hands-on workshops, you’ll learn all you need to succeed, including guidance on growing in this region’s specific climate.
Beyond our in-person trainings, we offer support throughout the year so you can meet each new month with confidence.

What Can You Expect?

The Gardening Essentials Course kicks off with two in-person workshops and provides you with yearlong support to ensure your new garden is a success.

1

January

Enrollment opens, closing February 21st.
2

February and March

We'll meet at the Garden Lab for two in-person sessions on Saturday mornings from 10AM - 12PM: February 28th and March 14th
3

April to December

You will have expert support through on-site office hours at the Garden Lab, as well virtual support via calls and text.
4

October

You will be invited to a winter planting session in October to understand planting techniques for a full year in Portugal.

Become Your Own Source of Organic Vegetables

Join Our Gardening Essentials Course and bring a little sunshine into your own backyard.

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What's Included

This program is built on the Garden Lab's program, which has trained 100+ successful gardeners.

Proven Success

The Garden Lab’s simple and straightforward curriculum has helped dozens of novice gardeners harvest baskets of vegetables during their first year.

Two In-Person Workshops

  1. Gardening Fundamentals, Garden Design, Companion Planting, Succession Planting & Planting Calendars, Nourishing the Soil
  2. Planting Techniques, Sourcing Seeds and Seedlings, Approaches to Watering, Ongoing Maintenance, Weed Control, Pest Management, Support Structures, Harvesting Techniques & Seasonal Transitions

Ongoing Support

You will receive guidance via text and, as questions arise, Green Elbows is available by text and in person at the Garden Lab during office hours.

”From the first tender peas, to the last juicy tomato, everything you harvest from your garden can be an incredible source of surprise, joy and deliciousness.

Rebecca BurtonGreen Elbows Founder

Essentials Course

70€*

We look forward to growing with you.

*Please note the price is per garden, rather than per person. (If there is more than one person involved in the same garden, the price remains 70€ total.)

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