Upcoming Spring Workshops
Introduction to Seed Starting
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $20/participant
Are you a new or beginning gardener who is interested in growing your garden plants from seed? Join us for an interactive seed starting session at the farm. You'll leave with a 6 pack of planted seeds and the skills to start your plants from seeds in your garden this year. The 1-hour session will include live instruction at Freetown Farm, and a tour of our greenhouse which is where all of the plants for the farm are grown each year. To register visit here.
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $20/participant
Are you a new or beginning gardener who is interested in growing your garden plants from seed? Join us for an interactive seed starting session at the farm. You'll leave with a 6 pack of planted seeds and the skills to start your plants from seeds in your garden this year. The 1-hour session will include live instruction at Freetown Farm, and a tour of our greenhouse which is where all of the plants for the farm are grown each year. To register visit here.
Gardening with Free, Found, and Low-Cost Items
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $30/participant
Grow your creativity and learn how to transform free, found, or low-cost items into garden masterpieces. We'll share fun ideas for incorporating everyday items that otherwise might make their way into the landfill in your garden. Participants are encouraged to bring a free or found item that they would like to transform into a focal point in their garden. Some great resources for free, found, or low cost items include your local Buy Nothing group on social media or your local thrift store. We'll have a few samples available for anyone who may not have an item to bring. Participants will be provided at least one plant to contribute to their garden. To register visit here.
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $30/participant
Grow your creativity and learn how to transform free, found, or low-cost items into garden masterpieces. We'll share fun ideas for incorporating everyday items that otherwise might make their way into the landfill in your garden. Participants are encouraged to bring a free or found item that they would like to transform into a focal point in their garden. Some great resources for free, found, or low cost items include your local Buy Nothing group on social media or your local thrift store. We'll have a few samples available for anyone who may not have an item to bring. Participants will be provided at least one plant to contribute to their garden. To register visit here.
Planning Your Garden
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $15/participant
Are you a new or beginning gardener who would like to explore planning your garden? Join us at Freetown Farm our education and demonstration center, to learn more about how to decide what to grow, different kinds of garden beds that fit your vision and budget, how to mix your own soil, companion planting, and more! The session will be 1 hour long and will include a tour of one of our gardens, our greenhouse, and discussion. To register visit here.
When: April 2, 2022
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia
Cost: $15/participant
Are you a new or beginning gardener who would like to explore planning your garden? Join us at Freetown Farm our education and demonstration center, to learn more about how to decide what to grow, different kinds of garden beds that fit your vision and budget, how to mix your own soil, companion planting, and more! The session will be 1 hour long and will include a tour of one of our gardens, our greenhouse, and discussion. To register visit here.
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Ask a Gardener!
When: April 2, 2022 Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Freetown Farm - 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia Cost: $10/participant Do you have a question about gardening? Join us around the fire at Freetown Farm where we'll answer your gardening questions, talk about our gardening joys, and explore solutions to our common gardening challenges. We can explore Freetown Farm's many demonstration gardens that offer insight into ways you can translate what we discuss into action in your own backyard or garden. This will be a 1-hour session held live at Freetown Farm. To reigster visit here. |
Other Upcoming Events! Watch for more information:
- May - Warm weather crops, how to plant them, companion planting, harvesting, and eating in the season (online and in-person)
- June - Planting for pollinators (online and in-person)
- June - Engaging Children in the Garden: A Two-Part Series (in-person)
- July - Common Garden Foes: Weeds (online and in-person)
- July - Common Garden Foes: Pests and Diseases (online and in-person)
- August - Using Your Abundant Harvest: Canning, Dehydrating, Freezing, Cooking, and Baking (online and in-person)
- August - Cut Flowers and Floral Arrangements (in-person)
- September - Planting for Pollinators
- September - Seed Saving
- October - Garden Art: Pumpkin Carving, Bird Houses, and Bird Feeders with Natural Products (in-person)
- November - Preparing Your Garden for Winter
- November - Winter Seasonal Garden Art/Craft Session (in-person and virtual)
- December - Planning Your Garden for Next Year
- December - Introduction to Seed Starting