Our mission includes encouraging people to grow their own food at home. To that end, we’re partnering with friends across Central Ohio to provide educational experiences this winter. We hope to see you there!
Seed Starting for the Home Gardener
Join Joseph Swain of Swainway Urban Farm for a hands-on advanced seed starting workshop. Starting your own seeds at home is not only empowering, it can save annual costs and allow you to grow diverse varieties of vegetables that may not otherwise be available. In this workshop you will learn step by step how to starts seeds like a pro and provide yourself with transplants for your garden. Best practices and planting schedules will be shared. All equipment and supplies needed to ensure strong, healthy plants will be available for purchase. Gardeners of all experience levels welcome.
Sunday, February 3 from 2-4 pm at City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N High St. Columbus OH 43214.
Cost: $20/person
Register in person at City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N High St Columbus OH 43214, by calling Shawn at 946-5553 or email shawn@cityfolksfarmshop.com.
OEFFA Conference – Reflections on Terra Madre
Joseph will join other delegates to Slow Food International’s Terra Madre 2012 event in sharing what inspired and excited them.
Saturday, February 17 1:45 – 2:40 pm. at Granville High School, Conference registration required.
Hoophouse And Season Extension Workshop
Join Joseph Swain of Swainway Urban Farm and Rachel Tayse Baillieul of Hounds In The Kitchen on March 3 from 10am- 2pm for a hands-on season extension workshop and hoophouse build. With the addition of a simple hoophouse, home gardeners in Central Ohio can extend the growing season from early spring to late fall and right on through the winter months. For around $300, a hoophouse can provide a warm space to harden seedlings and get a jump on summer crops. In this session, participants will construct a hoophouse while learning best practices on growing food for themselves year round. Pricing and sourcing for equipment and hardware will be provided. The workshop will take place at Rachel’s homestead in North Central Columbus.
The cost is $25 per person including a locally-sourced lunch sponsored by City Folk’s Farm Shop. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.
Register in person at City Folk’s Farm Shop, 4760 N High St Columbus OH 43214, by calling Shawn at 946-5553 or email shawn@cityfolksfarmshop.com.
