Gardening 101: Cover Cropping

Improve your soil, reduce weeds, and support pollinators with this workshop at The Farm at Millican Reserve! Cover cropping is a foundational practice in regenerative agriculture, and this workshop will show you how to implement it successfully in a home garden setting. 

Participants will learn: 

• What is a Cover Crop? Understand the purpose and function of cover crops in garden and small-scale farm ecosystems. 

• Types of Cover Crops: Explore the various cover crop species suited for Texas, including legumes, grasses, and pollinator-friendly blends. 

• Seasonal Planning: Learn when and how to incorporate cover crops into your gardening schedule for both cool and warm seasons. 

• Seeding & Termination Methods: Gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, raking in, mowing, crimping, and incorporating organic matter into the soil. 

• Soil Health Benefits: Discover how cover crops improve structure, moisture retention, organic matter, and microbial life. 

This workshop is ideal for gardeners looking to improve long-term soil health, reduce inputs, and practice low-maintenance, sustainable gardening techniques. 

This course is discounted 50% for Individual and Family Conservancy Members! Must be signed in at time of registration to receive discount.

Parking

Please use the Farm Entrance to Millican Reserve (19851 FM 2154). There is designated parking in the grassy area just before the Farm. You MAY NOT PROCEED past the Farm area in your vehicle.