Harvest to Health. A six-week gardening and food systems workshop. (Las Vegas)

Harvest to Health: A Six‑Week Hands-On Workshop Series
Presented by the Master Gardeners & the Healthy Food Systems Team

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to noon, September 29 - November 3, 2026

Get your hands dirty and learn how to grow fresh food while diving into the world of sustainable gardening and food systems. $15.00 fee covers materials for all classes.

Harvest to Health is a six-week educational series presented by the Uuniversity of Nevada Reno, Extension Master Gardener Program and Extension Healthy Food Systems Team. Explore the journey of food from garden to table through hands-on learning and engaging discussions. Learn how to grow food in the Mojave Desert, build healthy soil, conserve water, harvest safely, reduce food waste, understand food systems, improve food access, and create a more resilient and sustainable food future.

Classes meet Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., September 29 through November 3. The cost is $15 per person for the six-week class. Participants will receive a seed-starting kit to help them prepare for their own fall garden.

Whether you're a beginning gardener or simply interested in healthy food and sustainable communities, Harvest to Health offers practical skills and knowledge you can use every day.

For questions, please contact Lori Leas

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM September 29 | Planning to GrowDesigning a successful desert food garden • Cool-season crops and companion planting • Understanding the food system and where food comes from10:00 AM - 12:30 PM October 6 | The Soil Beneath Our DreamsBuilding healthy desert soil • Home composting basics • Reducing food waste at home and in our communities10:00 AM - 12:30 PM October 13 | Plant & Grow Your OwnIrrigation and growing food in small spaces • Soil testing and interpretation • Exploring food production and sustainable growing methods10:00 AM - 12:30 PM October 20 | Growing ConnectionsPlanting techniques and natural pest management • Beneficial insects and healthy gardens • Local food systems and community food connections10:00 AM - 12:30 PM October 27 | Heartfelt HarvestingHarvesting safely and identifying edible crops • Garden harvest activities • Food access, nutrition, and making healthy food choices10:30 AM - 12:00 PM November 3 | Creating Resilient GardensSuccession planting and seed saving • Sustainable gardening practices • Food policy, community resilience, and building a healthier food future