Fall Garden Preparation (Seminar)

Fall Garden Prep & Soil Building for a Thriving Spring

A successful spring garden starts with what you do in the fall!

Join Rebecca Boyar of West Coast Seeds for an informative workshop focused on preparing your garden for winter while building healthier, more productive soil for the season ahead. Learn practical techniques for fall cleanup, soil improvement, mulching, cover cropping, fall planting, and protecting your garden through the colder months.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, Rebecca will share practical strategies you can use at home to improve soil health naturally, reduce maintenance, and give your garden a strong start next spring.

What You’ll Learn

• How to properly clean up and put your garden to rest for winter
• Soil amendments that improve fertility, structure, and overall soil health
• Fall planting techniques for cover crops, wildflowers, garlic, bulbs, and vegetables
• The benefits of alternative lawns, including drought resistance, Japanese beetle deterrence, minimal maintenance, and options suitable for pets and high-traffic areas
• How to plan ahead for a successful spring growing season

Who It's For

Gardeners of all experience levels who want to improve their soil naturally, prepare their gardens for winter, and set themselves up for greater success next season.

About the Speaker

Rebecca Boyar brings nearly 35 years of diverse horticultural experience. Her career has included managing an herb farm on the West Coast, developing a non-profit horticultural program and Canada’s first urban hydroponic training facility, working in non-GMO and organic agricultural production, and serving as a Master Grower and Health Canada-approved Quality Assurance Processor in Quebec’s cannabis sector.

Today, Rebecca is a West Coast Seeds Representative for Eastern Ontario, sharing her extensive horticultural knowledge and expertise in non-GMO and organic seeds with gardeners and growers throughout the region.