I know I mentioned it in passing but I have been tapped to lead a class/discussion on gardening this spring at "the office." It not my first time teaching (actually I've been teaching as long as I have been gardening, but this is my first time teaching gardening) but I admit a good deal of trepidation. First, I wonder if I really have enough experience (only 5 years) to lead this kind of discussion, and second I am having difficulty putting together a curriculum. Actually its more like I have difficulty making the curriculum more concise. I handed a 3 page outline to my wife who said there was no way I could get through it in one hour and have the audience not feel like they just got off the tilt-a-whirl.
I want to focus on teaching the biointensive method, or a simplified iteration of it. The view from 5,000 feet will focus on intensive spacing, double dug beds (the first year at least), compost as the cure for what ails the soil, and the use of beneficials for pest management.
My problem (as the regular readers might guess) is that I am quite verbose. How do I condense the info? What dear friends do you think I should make the main points of discussion? I'll wait for a few answers to roll in before I post the gargantuan outline I have. I'd like to see what your first reaction to priorities is.
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I've had this post open for two days thinking of what I could say that would help.
I think if you make it simple to where a 10 year old could understand it, you'll be set. Don't get overcomplicated; just present a few interesting tidbits. Those who are interested will come and ask you more questions at which point you can elaborate.
I hope that helps.
I am really looking forward to seeing your greenhouse/sunroom take shape!
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