Small Scale Cover Cropping: Cover Crops for Urban Growers
Fri, Aug 08
|Wauwatosa
Discover how cover crops can power up your growing space. Plus get free seed and hands-on practice in this interactive workshop!


Time & Location
Aug 08, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wauwatosa, 10305 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
About the event
Join us for part 1 of this workshop series: Cover Cropping for Urban Growers. This workshop held at FireFly Ridge Community Garden (10305 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53226) is open to anyone interested but is especially valuable for farmers and experienced community gardeners who want to integrate cover crops into their annual crop plans.
You'll learn:
How cover crops boost soil health, suppress weeds and pests, and protect water quality
Methods to select cover crops that align with your goals, crop rotations, and growing seasons
Planting techniques, with hands-on practice broadcast sowing and precision sowing using tools like a Jang seeder
Termination methods, including interactive demonstrations of simple, effective approaches to ending cover crop cycles
