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Farming the Fringe: Practical Horticulture for Foodies, Activists and Lonely Hearts..
April 10, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This is a basic workshop designed for folks with little or no permaculture experience, however all are welcome…
This is a basic skills workshop for folks who recognize the importance of augmenting our food supply with high-quality, home-grown fruits, nuts, veggies and herbs from “backyard” plots, rooftop gardens, passive solar greenhouses, or other non-traditional spaces available in a variety of “real-life” conditions.
Inspired by “permaculture” principles, dumpster diving, as well as the “guerrilla gardening” movement, farmer Dan will review and demonstrate a variety of low-tech, organic growing practices, including natural soil building and manure-based composting, “low-till” bed management using perennial sheet mulch (for soil protection and weed control), seed saving, “season extension”, as well as several other practical tips, tools and shortcuts to successfully propagate and share healthy seedlings, plants and ongoing fresh harvests, in marginal spaces, without machinery, capital or fossil fuel…
This class begins with a brisk lecture/discussion followed by a farm/greenhouse tour, a pipe bending demo (making low tunnel “hoops”), and an informal Q and A session over home made soup and bread… (Suggested donation: $25-$35). No one turned away. Space limited, please RSVP. More info/directions @ 413-863-8696 or on facebook…
Inspired by “permaculture” principles, dumpster diving, as well as the “guerrilla gardening” movement, farmer Dan will review and demonstrate a variety of low-tech, organic growing practices, including natural soil building and manure-based composting, “low-till” bed management using perennial sheet mulch (for soil protection and weed control), seed saving, “season extension”, as well as several other practical tips, tools and shortcuts to successfully propagate and share healthy seedlings, plants and ongoing fresh harvests, in marginal spaces, without machinery, capital or fossil fuel…
This class begins with a brisk lecture/discussion followed by a farm/greenhouse tour, a pipe bending demo (making low tunnel “hoops”), and an informal Q and A session over home made soup and bread… (Suggested donation: $25-$35). No one turned away. Space limited, please RSVP. More info/directions @ 413-863-8696 or on facebook…