By Kim Foster
Seed to Supper was a free, six-week gardening course from OSU Extension, offered at the Port Orford Public Library and hosted by Curry County Master Gardeners and community partners over the winter. Designed for adults gardening on a budget, Seed to Supper empowers participants to grow their own food while building confidence and community.
Each 2 hour Sunday class included lectures from local experts, discussion, and practical tips tailored to our unique coastal climate. Participants received a free textbook to keep, seeds, starts, coupons, compost, and more. Lessons covered garden planning, soil health, planting techniques, pest control, seed saving, fruit tree pruning basics, and designing a personalized planting plan based on what participants enjoy eating and what grows well on the Oregon coast.
Students also went home with grow bags, seed starting mix, fertilizer, and even free composting worms from local vermiculturist, Earthcraft Worm Farm. It was a very successful six weeks and we had 22 graduating students! Seed to Supper Co-Facilitators: Kim Foster, Diana Kaboos-Gorman, Ann Schmierer, Sarah Snow, and Stephanie Polizzi
