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BUILDING
HEALTHY SOIL

We all know that soil is fundamental for life, but did you know that soil itself is a living ecosystem? When it is healthy, soil performs many critical functions. Join instructor Karin Stretchko, Assistant Professor at Reynolds Community College, to learn about core principles and best management practices to enhance and promote soil health in your garden. Learn how to analyze your own soils with amendment techniques, drainage, and more. A guided walk through the Garden will demonstrate how Lewis Ginter’s horticulturists remediate the Garden’s soil to flourish for years to come.

Fees: Member $42, Non-Member $53

Pre-registration is required. All programs are subject to change.

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REGISTER MEMBER $42

REGISTER NON-MEMBER $53

Date:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Details

Properties of soil - soils class

About the Instructor

Karin Stretchko is an Agriculture Specialist at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College where she oversees both the display gardens at the Goochland campus and the plant propagation program, as well as teaching horticulture. She has a Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech, specializing in soil science. She previously was the Conservatory Horticulturist at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and instituted the Garden’s water testing program.