Introduction to Outdoor Market Gardening (30 minutes)

• Understanding the Basics
• The Importance of Outdoor Market Gardens
• Market Garden Opportunities

Planning Your Garden (30 minutes)

• Site Selection and Assessment
• Creating Your Garden Layout
• Crop Planning and Rotation

Understanding Soils and Composting (30 minutes)

• Soil Types and their Properties
• Soil Testing and pH Adjustment
• Composting Basics for Nutrient-Rich Soils

Seeds, Seedlings, and Propagation (30 minutes)

• Seed Selection and Seed Saving
• Starting and Transplanting Seedlings
• Propagation Techniques for Vegetables

Managing Weeds, Pests, and Diseases (30 minutes)

• Organic Weed Control Strategies
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Diagnosing and Treating Common Diseases

Water Management and Irrigation (30 minutes)

• Understanding Water Needs of Plants
• Choosing and Installing an Irrigation System
• Water Conservation Techniques

Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling (30 minutes)

• When and How to Harvest
• Post-Harvest Handling and Storage
• Ensuring Product Quality and Safety

Marketing and Selling Your Produce (30 minutes)

• Effective Marketing Strategies
• Building Relationships with Customers and Retailers
• Regulatory Aspects of Selling Fresh Produce