Grow-Your-Own Greens
Nothing tastes better than food you grow yourself— especially greens fresh from your own container garden!
Greens are a fast, forgiving crop with two growing seasons here in NC. They are the first things up in spring and the last plants standing in winter! Elevated container gardens are a great way to keep your lettuce, chard, radishes, spinach, and kale convenient to you but out of the reach of garden bandits!
Join us for a hands-on container garden workshop, as well as a walking tour of our 47 acre regenerative farm (including visiting with goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more!). As we walk we’ll talk about seasonal plants and working with nature’s cycles to grow healthy, sustainable food— right in your back yard or on your porch, patio, or balcony! Never worry about a lettuce recall again!
YOU’LL MAKE:
One 12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter, made with pine & cedar and painted with a glue-resist bohemian design. In the interest of time, I’ll have things pre-cut and started. I’ll show you how to assemble, sand, paint/stain, and seal your container garden in preparation for planting when you get home! (Make sure you bring a vehicle large enough to transport your masterpiece home!)
In addition to a fun, relaxing afternoon on the farm you will receive:
12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter
Assorted seasonal seeds
Printed planting schedule and care instructions
Refreshments (locally sourced when possible!)
G-Y-O GREENS WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, Sept 26, 2020. 1-4 pm.
Sunday, Sept 27, 2020. 1-4 pm.
TICKETS: $150
Up to two attendees will make one 12” D x 48” W x 36” H elevated planter. (For this workshop, you can come solo or bring a buddy for the same price since this project might be easier with an extra set of hands!)
GET STARTED KIT ADD-ON: $35
Hit the ground running with everything you’ll need to get your planter underway as soon as the paint dries! Planting kit includes mycorrhizal soil inoculate and four cubic feet of potting soil.
DETAILS
Each workshop is limited to 16 participants total (8 tickets available for each day).
Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 12 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)
COVID safety measures: Workshops will take place outside, so attendees should dress for the weather with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. (No sandals please!) Attendees will have their own tables, safely spaced apart, and individual workshop supplies. Facemasks are required inside any buildings (including the bathroom) and any time the attendees cannot maintain 6’ of social distance. Attendees are asked to bring their own masks.
Accessibility: Please let us know if there are things we can do to make your visit more comfortable. Shared chairs and benches will be available. The farm tour is optional and will cover approximately 1 mile of walking on uneven surfaces. The only bathroom is located up four steps inside our house.
Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). In the event of extreme weather, workshops will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out.
PRIVATE GROUPS
Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!
INSTRUCTOR
This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, a third generation farmer and co-owner of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. She is also a professional artist with a full resume of exhibitions in the US, Canada, and Europe.
THANK YOU
When you attend a Slow Farm workshop, you’re supporting our efforts to restore this 47 acre former tobacco farm using historic and holistic farming methods that mimic nature. No chemicals, no shortcuts.
Why do we do this? Because working with nature produces generational fertility and a brighter, more abundant future. Sure it’s is a slow process, but in the long run regenerative farming creates resilient food systems that can feed communities AND contribute to the health of the planet.
It’s a labor of love and hope. We’re so happy you’re a part of it.