Practical Gardening Skills
Sustainable Growing Methods
Take-Home Resources

Meet Iman Jones

Iman Jones brings her passion for sustainable urban agriculture to every Victory Gardens workshop. With a background in community garden development and years of experience teaching beginners how to grow their own food, Iman specializes in making gardening accessible to everyone, regardless of space constraints or previous experience.

Through her work with community gardens across the region, Iman has developed practical techniques for maximizing yields in minimal spaces using organic, eco-friendly methods. Her approach focuses on creating sustainable garden ecosystems that produce nutritious food while supporting local biodiversity.

Iman's workshops combine traditional gardening wisdom with modern sustainability practices, delivered with her characteristic enthusiasm and encouraging teaching style. Her goal is to empower participants with the confidence and skills to grow their own food, reduce their environmental footprint, and connect with the natural cycles of growth and harvest.

What You'll Experience

  • Practical Gardening Skills

    Learn hands-on techniques for soil preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvesting that work in any space, from container gardens to raised beds and traditional plots.
  • Sustainable Growing Methods

    Master organic gardening approaches that create healthy ecosystems, from companion planting and natural pest management to water conservation and composting.
  • Take-Home Resources

    Leave with seedlings or seeds, comprehensive guides, seasonal planting calendars, and access to our online gardening community for ongoing support and inspiration.

Upcoming Victory Gardens Workshops

From container gardening for small spaces to seasonal planting guides, our workshops provide practical knowledge for growing your own food sustainably. All workshops include take-home materials to start or enhance your garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely! Our Victory Gardens 101 Series is specifically designed with beginners in mind. Iman creates a supportive learning environment where no question is too basic, and she breaks down gardening concepts into simple, practical steps. Many of our most successful attendees started with zero gardening knowledge.

  • Definitely! Even with just a sunny windowsill or small balcony, you can grow a surprising amount of food. Iman specializes in helping urban dwellers maximize production in minimal spaces.

  • Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm for gardening! All necessary materials, tools, and take-home resources are included in your ticket price. If the workshop involves outdoor components, we recommend weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection. For hands-on planting workshops, you might want to bring gardening gloves if you have a preferred pair.

  • Gardens and mushrooms create perfect ecological partners! In many workshops, Iman demonstrates how to incorporate mushroom growing into your garden ecosystem. Spent mushroom blocks from our cultivation workshops make excellent compost additions, and certain mushroom varieties can be grown alongside traditional garden plants, creating mutually beneficial relationships.

Ready to Grow Your Own Food?

Join Iman and discover the satisfaction of growing your own fresh, nutritious food no matter where you live. Our Victory Gardens 101 Series will empower you with practical skills, sustainable methods, and ongoing support to create your own productive garden ecosystem.