Intro to Indoor Growing and Hydroponics - Carrboro

Indoor Growing is really something that most any gardener should consider and will likely enjoy if they take the plunge! Fifth Season Gardening will lead a 1.5 hour introductory class focused on growing indoors with specific attention to hydroponic techniques. Class will discuss different growing systems and mediums. Attendees will leave with a greater knowledge and appreciation for indoor growing as well as a take away a beginner Kratky hydro system.

If you've never grown any food indoors, tried unsuccessfully or want to brush up on your knowledge, then this class is just for you!

Some reasons to grow indoors include:

• Year-round ability to cultivate plants; including those from climates outside our own
• Significantly reduced pressures from pests & pathogens
• Increased yields due to ability to more intensively plant
• A great option for those that have limited access to outdoor growing space
• Can be less physically demanding than outdoor gardening
• At scale, a promising solution to many of the problems presented by global food supply chains...efficiently grown indoor crops can be local anywhere