WORKSHOPS

Begin your gardening journey or enhance your current skills at our comprehensive seed starting workshop. This session will cover seed varieties suitable for zone 8b and the optimal planting season, as well as techniques for propagation from cuttings. Participants will develop practical gardening skills, receive garden planner eBook, and seeds, with the option to purchase starter plant packets. Duration: 2 hours. 

This faith-based workshop incorporates biblical principles of stewardship while encouraging participants to reflect on scriptures related to land and harvest. We will engage in thoughtful discussions on nurturing both soil and soul. This workshop emphasizes the connection between the garden and its Creator. Attendees will receive a garden journal eBook, plant heirloom seeds, and develop plans for a 4x4 garden bed or grow box. Duration: 2 hours.

In this nature-focused workshop, we will discuss the importance of integrating pollinator-friendly flowers and implementing watering stations. Participants will engage in an educational activity suitable for children, focused on bee and butterfly awareness. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to support a healthy garden environment for bees and butterflies. Duration: 2 hours. 

Skincare and remedies are staples in the home. We will examine common garden herbs you can grow and how you can use them in your natural skin care regimen. The discussion will include methods for creating simple scrubs, preparing infused oils, and making tea blends. We are pleased to welcome Tricia Ray from Herbal Loose Tea Rx as our special guest. She will be presenting some of her unique tea blends and tinctures. You will also have the option to purchase tea, tinctures, fresh/dried herbs. Duration: 2 hours

Indoor gardening helps you work toward nutrition goals and can be easy to maintain with herbs, brassicas, and flowers. In this workshop, you'll plan a garden box and watch container demos for small spaces, featuring aromatic plants for relaxation. At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a themed garden box kit suitable for indoor use. Duration: 2 hours