Organic Vegetable Gardening

Jump-start your own organic vegetable garden this spring and inspire your appetite for growing and designing with vegetables, edible plants, and herbs. The class begins with a presentation covering the basics of how to plan a vegetable garden from scratch. David Mattern will then lead a walk to see vegetable production in varying stages, as he provides ample information on how to create a productive garden in the ground and in containers. All levels are welcome to participate, no experience necessary.

Instructor Bio

David Mattern is a Horticulturist at Chanticleer who manages the Cutting and Vegetable Gardens. David holds a degree in Landscape Contracting with an emphasis on design, and a minor in Horticulture from Penn State University. He is also a graduate of Longwood’s Professional Horticulture Program. David has experience working at public gardens in the US as well as internationally, including England and South Africa. In addition to gardening at Chanticleer, David writes, lectures, and teaches on various gardening subjects.