Class: No-till, Climate Resilient Gardening Class

Dreaming of spring? Join longtime valley farmer and educator, Rose Cherneff, of Gardening for the Future, in a 9-month no-till, climate resilient gardening class this year.  Read more below and check out their business, Gardening for the Future for other educational offerings as well as one-on-one consultations.

We are living in rapidly changing times. This year, unprecedented hurricanes tore through communities, while the vast majority of the country experienced drought. Last year was filled with wildfires and floods. Societal forces seek to separate and divide us. And yet, the earth offers itself as a source of nourishment through it all. How can we learn to work with the earth in the face of all this change? How can we grow food in ways that help build resilient communities?

This course meets once a month for 9 months from February 2025- October 2025 at Astarte Farm in Hadley, MA and guides you through the growing season, with lessons geared towards the upcoming month’s gardening tasks and connecting you to local community projects. Readings and other educational opportunities will be provided in-between classes.

Each of the topics, such as garden planning, soil health, cover cropping, seed saving and more, will be explored through the lens of climate and social resilience. This course will deepen one’s connection to the natural world through a scientific, social, spiritual, emotional, and creative lens. There will be space to share knowledge participants bring to the topics, as well as ask questions specific to your gardening projects and interests.

Gardeners of all levels- from beginner to expert- are invited to join!  Feel free to reach out to Rose at gardening4thefuture@gmail.com with any questions!