Growing veggies in the fall is extremely rewarding and productive. Less bugs and disease plus pleasant fall weather makes fall gardening a blast! But autumn culture differs in a couple important ways from spring culture, making many first time fall gardens fail.
Our class is designed to bring farmer wisdom from 20+ years of year round farming and gardening experience to your fingertips so you can bring in a bountiful fall harvest. This class will be priceless to beginner gardener and advanced grower alike. It has professional, expert level information geared towards giving you all the practices, and techniques for a successful fall garden. Included is a 20% discount code for fall plants (berries/bushes not included). Also included is a starter kit of white plastic mulch, misters, rowcover and more for a successful fall harvest. Details:
Location: Our farm 2420 Jack Teasley Rd, Pleasant View, TN 37146 Date & Time: August 12th, 9a to 12p Farm style picnic lunch included with GF & veg. options Conditions: Get your boots and hands dirty. We will be outside the entire time for on-farm lectures, demos, and hands on learning. Bathroom on site. No A/C. Shelter if raining. Cost: $150/ticket (refunds available until 7 days prior to event) |
Some of the covered topics include:
*Why fall gardens fail *Best soil amendments * Variety selection -does it matter? * Nashville planting dates * The forgotten devil: Heat management * Watering like it's fall * Soil nutrient cycles * How to actually not freeze * Organic pest and disease management * Feeding your food for the South: Nutrients and physiology * Question and Answer -no question too small! |