Auerfarm
March 2024

Calling all aspiring green thumbs! Auerfarm is excited to announce its upcoming “Start Your Gardens Crash Course” workshop, designed to equip you with all the essentials to start your own garden and grow fresh produce at home! 

This interactive program, taking place on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, is perfect for both gardening newcomers and those seeking to refresh their knowledge and learn new techniques. Led by Samad Gardens Initiative, the workshop will delve into the fundamental principles of vegetable gardening, empowering you to grow delicious and nutritious food right at home.

Throughout the 2.5-hour session, participants will gain valuable insights into:

  • Soil Basics & Plant Needs: Understand the foundation of healthy plant growth, including soil composition and nutrient requirements.
  • Seasonal Growing & Seed Starting: Learn the art of planting by the seasons and explore the rewarding world of seed starting.
  • Transplanting Techniques: Master the proper methods for transplanting seedlings outdoors for optimal success.
  • DIY Plant Amendments: Discover cost-effective and sustainable ways to enrich your soil and nurture your plants.
  • Pest & Disease Management: Equip yourself with strategies for preventing and managing common garden challenges.
  • And More!

In addition to the comprehensive workshop content, participants will receive a selection of seeds to take home and begin their gardening journey.

Space is limited for this informative and engaging program. Register today on Eventbrite to secure your spot!

 

About Samad Gardens Initiative at Auerfarm: 

Samad Gardens Initiative LLC is an herb, cut flower, and diversified vegetable farm and education enterprise founded by Azeem Zakir Kareem and Sarah Rose Kareem in 2020. Samad’s mission is twofold: to produce quality, organic, nutritious produce for our urban communities, and to offer ongoing education opportunities for new and beginner farmers in our state. We meet both goals by operating a Demonstration Farm and Incubator Farm Program at Auerfarm 4-H Farm and Education Center, where we offer hands-on classes on gardening, foraging, seed saving, and more. Samad Gardens Initiative has an invested interest in serving the BIPOC community, which continues to experience severe access gaps in the field of farming and agriculture.