Growing vegetables in raised beds is often a necessity in urban areas due to lead contamination in the soil. However, many common mistakes are made along the way, like utilizing reclaimed wood treated with toxic chemicals.

Get hands-on time with Green City Growers master builder Erik Sol building a raised bed with all of the bells, whistles and trimmings included – like a durable tree root proofed bottom, irrigation, and a trellis and pest fence.

Topics covered:

Selecting a site
Materials and tools needed
Installing irrigation
Pest fencing and trellising

Course materials provided. Seating is limited to 20 people.The class takes place Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30 – 8 at 600 Windsor Place in Somerville.

Workshop Fee: $40 per person when purchased in advance. $45 day of. Register online at http://growmycitygreen.com/urban-farming-services/education/courses/workshops/

Image from www.organicgardening.com.