Stop Guessing. Start Growing More Food.

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If you have tried gardening in Wyoming, you already know:

• The weather is harsh and unpredictable

• The soil is too heavy, too sandy, too thin, or too salty.

• The growing season is short (and unpredictable)

• Most "Garden Hacks" are AI rubbish and over-simplify or over-complicate things.

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Most people don’t fail because they lack a "green thumb"—they fail because they were never taught the First Principles of soil function and plant health.

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In an overwhelming world full of conflicting information, this series provides context and perspective. With regular check-ins throughout the season, we will help put theory into practice.

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Lets do this together...

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We created an 8-session, virtual master class designed specifically for Wyoming conditions. 

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Together, we will go through the full growing season, so you know what to do when it actually matters—not weeks too early or too late.

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Each live session includes a timely lesson on soil, plants, insects, or water, and plenty of time to get YOUR questions answered. 

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What You’ll Learn

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Building Healthy Soil:

• Use the resources you have to start building soil right away

• Which inputs are worth the investment

• How to feed the soil biology 

• How to read a fertilizer label

• When and how to soil test

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What to Grow

• What grows well in Wyoming—and what’s not worth your time

• Warm season vs. Cool season crops

• Fruit trees that will survive in Wyoming

• How to find high quality seeds that are adapted to our conditions

• What crop to choose for a small family or for preserving

 

Water Systems

• Reliable and efficient irrigation options 

• How to test or treat your irrigation water
• Using mulch to reduce water use

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Pests and Weeds

• How to get help identifying weeds or insects

• Organic weed and pest control options

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Your Hosts

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We are committed to setting you up for success and a lifetime of joy in the garden.

 

This is your opportunity to get the help and support you need for a successful garden, and connect with other gardeners and homesteaders in Wyoming.

 

Dr. Caitlin Youngquist is a soil scientist with over a decade of experience working with farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders across the west. She served nine years as a University of Wyoming Extension Educator, and was the founder of the Worland Community Garden – the inspiration for the Wyoming Grow a Little Extra Program. You can view videos from some of Caitlin's previous programs here and short soil and compost lessons on the Dirt Works Wyoming YouTube channel. 

 

Susan Pennington is a lifelong gardener and educator. She brings a depth of experience gained from her own successes and failures, and loves to help others find joy in gardening. Susan also provides individual garden coaching.