Beginner’s Gardening Series 3: Build healthy soil
This workshop is offered on several dates, listed below. Please select the session that works best for you.
Part of a flexible 3-part series:
You can take this workshop on its own, or combine it with Workshop 1 (Permaculture & Crop Planning) and 2 (Seeds, Seedlings, Biodiverse Gardening) for a complete introduction (discounted rate €225 for all three). Sessions are repeated throughout the year, so you can revisit topics to refresh or deepen your skills. Sign up via amy@cityplot.org.
Teacher: Amy Liu (IG: @beezygardener)
Location: Amsterdam Noord
Cost: €85 per individual workshop; €225 for all three workshops in the series (€75 per workshop). You’re welcome to take one workshop, pick the topics you’re most curious about, or join all three for a discounted series rate.
Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden. If you’ve tried growing herbs or vegetables before without success, the missing piece is often below the surface. Strong plants, fewer pests, and better harvests all begin with living, nourished soil.
Part of the Beginner’s Gardening Series, this workshop focuses on understanding and improving soil health in small urban spaces. Amy shares how improving soil was key to transforming her tile-covered yard into a productive edible garden — and how you can create a system that improves year after year.
This session is about long-term sustainability and working with natural cycles. It is designed for beginners, and also for those with some gardening experience who want to deepen their understanding of soil health and composting.
In this workshop, you’ll cover:
Why soil health matters more than fertilizers
Understanding soil structure and soil life
Improving compacted or poor urban soil
Composting basics (what to add and avoid)
Compost systems for small gardens or balconies
Mulching and feeding your soil naturally
What’s included:
2–2.5 hours of guided instruction in a small group
Hands-on exercises in the garden when weather allows
Seeds, seedlings, or plant materials to take home when available
Multiple dates available as follows.
Workshop Dates:
Sunday, 7 June, 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday, 14 June, 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 20 June, 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday, 28 June, 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 4 July, 13:00 - 16:00
