Free Short Courses
Each of the first six courses offer carefully curated foundational information about natural gardening. As you can see, soil is a big deal! Check out what is contained in each course below and pick out the ones you like. We do recommend starting with Natural Gardening for Families since each of the topics in it is built upon throughout the other 5 courses. At the end we included some courses about cooking and preservation for inspiration!
- Natural Gardening for Families
This is the place to begin. Whether you’ve never touched a trowel or just want… Read more: Natural Gardening for Families - Healthy Soil, Thriving Gardens
New to gardening? Start here. This course introduces the hidden world beneath your feet —… Read more: Healthy Soil, Thriving Gardens - WISE use of Soil Amendments
Are you looking to make smarter, more cost-effective choices when buying soil amendments for your… Read more: WISE use of Soil Amendments - Living Soil for Healthy Backyards
Ready to go deeper? This course explores soil as a living ecosystem — from the… Read more: Living Soil for Healthy Backyards - Plant it Right!Ever planted something and wondered if you did it right? This course gives you a… Read more: Plant it Right!
- The Good Bug GuideNot all bugs are bad news — in fact, your garden needs them. This course… Read more: The Good Bug Guide
- Home Cooking for ParentsHave you ever wondered how science can transform your home cooking into a safer, more… Read more: Home Cooking for Parents
- Cooking Fundamentals for Young BeginnersFun photo right? Okay, so your family may not actively cheer you while you cook,… Read more: Cooking Fundamentals for Young Beginners
- The Art, History, and Science of Food PreservationHave you ever wondered how people kept food safe and delicious long before refrigerators and… Read more: The Art, History, and Science of Food Preservation
- Safe & Savvy Food Preservation BasicsNew to preserving food? Do NOT go to YouTube first! Safe & Savvy Food Preservation… Read more: Safe & Savvy Food Preservation Basics
Natural Gardening for Families Foundational Course
A guided journey into growing food, living with nature, and learning together.
COMING SOON!
Course Description
Gardening can feel overwhelming when you’re starting out. That’s why Root Delight created Natural Gardening for Families — a curated path with trusted resources, inspiring stories, and practical tools for all levels of learners.
It was specially design as an experience, not just series of videos but rather a mix of educational resources and practical exercises to make creating a glorious food garden fun and easy.
What You’ll Learn
- 🌱 How to build and care for healthy living soil
- 🥕 Planning and planting for seasonal success
- 🐞 Attracting beneficial insects
- 🍅 Cooking, preserving, and enjoying the harvest
- 🌿 Processes, practical tips, and family activities
How It Works
The course is set up into three complimentary sections specially design by a professional learning designer: Natural Gardening Basics, Planning & Planting, and Cooking & Preserving. You will be able to visit any topic area as you wish but each section is its own ‘path’. The framework of the course is written for ages middle school and up but there are resources specifically provided for the adults that are in the lead. You can easily skim through it, pick out how you want to use the resources and use them to jump start or up your gardening game.
Who It’s For
- People who want to grow food using sustainable natural methods!
- Parents looking for fun, educational family projects that teach gardening skills AND soft skills such as planning, observation, and critical thinking
- Beginners wanting to start small as well as novices who want to learn more.