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Garden Month Activities
A LIFETIME OF SEEDS
Participate in a discussion with Master Gardener John Coykendall about the rich and colorful history of heirloom
seeds and the importance of their preservation.
BEYOND ORGANIC
Spend time with the gardeners to learn some secrets about farming the natural way. We’ll talk about rotation, plant
companions, insectaries and many other methods for growing vigorous crops without the need for harmful chemicals and sprays.
GARDEN DINNER
Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their
outdoor kitchen, using heirloom vegetables harvested just moments before!
BLACKBERRY THROUGH JOHN’S EYES
Tour the farm with Master Gardener John Coykendall to hear the history of Blackberry Farm, which he visited as a child.
Listen as stories unfold about our area’s rich agricultural heritage and the evolution of the farm to what it is today.
EATING BETWEEN THE ROWS
With Garden Manager Jeff Ross, walk through the heirloom garden and margins of the woods to forage and glean healthful and tasty edibles.
Discover plants you may not know you can eat!
TASTY TOMATOES
Join us for a tasting of a selection of our heirloom tomato varieties. Come see which one is your favorite! A LIFETIME OF SEEDS
Participate in a discussion with Master Gardener John Coykendall about the rich and colorful history of heirloom
seeds and the importance of their preservation.
BEYOND ORGANIC
Spend time with the gardeners to learn some secrets about farming the natural way. We’ll talk about rotation, plant
companions, insectaries and many other methods for growing vigorous crops without the need for harmful chemicals and sprays.
GARDEN DINNER
Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their
outdoor kitchen, using heirloom vegetables harvested just moments before!
BLACKBERRY THROUGH JOHN’S EYES
Tour the farm with Master Gardener John Coykendall to hear the history of Blackberry Farm, which he visited as a child.
Listen as stories unfold about our area’s rich agricultural heritage and the evolution of the farm to what it is today.
EATING BETWEEN THE ROWS
With Garden Manager Jeff Ross, walk through the heirloom garden and margins of the woods to forage and glean healthful and tasty edibles.
Discover plants you may not know you can eat!
TASTY TOMATOES
Join us for a tasting of a selection of our heirloom tomato varieties. Come see which one is your favorite!
Participate in a discussion with Master Gardener John Coykendall about the rich and colorful history of heirloom
seeds and the importance of their preservation.
BEYOND ORGANIC
Spend time with the gardeners to learn some secrets about farming the natural way. We’ll talk about rotation, plant
companions, insectaries and many other methods for growing vigorous crops without the need for harmful chemicals and sprays.
GARDEN DINNER
Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their
outdoor kitchen, using heirloom vegetables harvested just moments before!
BLACKBERRY THROUGH JOHN’S EYES
Tour the farm with Master Gardener John Coykendall to hear the history of Blackberry Farm, which he visited as a child.
Listen as stories unfold about our area’s rich agricultural heritage and the evolution of the farm to what it is today.
EATING BETWEEN THE ROWS
With Garden Manager Jeff Ross, walk through the heirloom garden and margins of the woods to forage and glean healthful and tasty edibles.
Discover plants you may not know you can eat!
TASTY TOMATOES
Join us for a tasting of a selection of our heirloom tomato varieties. Come see which one is your favorite! A LIFETIME OF SEEDS
Participate in a discussion with Master Gardener John Coykendall about the rich and colorful history of heirloom
seeds and the importance of their preservation.
BEYOND ORGANIC
Spend time with the gardeners to learn some secrets about farming the natural way. We’ll talk about rotation, plant
companions, insectaries and many other methods for growing vigorous crops without the need for harmful chemicals and sprays.
GARDEN DINNER
Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their
outdoor kitchen, using heirloom vegetables harvested just moments before!
BLACKBERRY THROUGH JOHN’S EYES
Tour the farm with Master Gardener John Coykendall to hear the history of Blackberry Farm, which he visited as a child.
Listen as stories unfold about our area’s rich agricultural heritage and the evolution of the farm to what it is today.
EATING BETWEEN THE ROWS
With Garden Manager Jeff Ross, walk through the heirloom garden and margins of the woods to forage and glean healthful and tasty edibles.
Discover plants you may not know you can eat!
TASTY TOMATOES
Join us for a tasting of a selection of our heirloom tomato varieties. Come see which one is your favorite!