Friday, April 3, 2026  6:00pm - 8:00pm  Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Join Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, for a creative and practical class on maximizing your garden’s productivity through container and vertical gardening techniques. Participants will learn how to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in limited spaces using stackable planters and compact, container-friendly plant varieties. Tom will demonstrate how to layer soil properly, arrange plants for optimal sunlight and airflow, and maintain consistent watering and nutrition. The class will also explore ways to extend the growing season indoors or on patios long after the first frost. Each participant will plant young starts in their own tiered container to take home and continue cultivating.

Friday, January 9, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Garden Bed Planning with Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, is an engaging and informative class designed to help gardeners of all levels maximize their growing space and harvest potential. Participants will learn how to design efficient garden layouts through proper plant spacing, explore the benefits of companion planting for natural pest control and soil health, and understand the principles of crop rotation to maintain long-term fertility. Using visual aids and real-world examples, Tom will guide attendees through practical strategies for creating productive, sustainable garden beds. This session encourages questions and discussion, offering participants personalized insights for planning their own thriving backyard gardens.