Join us for a Spring Celebration at Camden Street Learning Garden! Bring the whole family and let’s kick off Spring together in the garden. We’d love to see you there!
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a Spring Gardening workshop 4-part series. In the second workshop, titled "Spring Planting: Sprout into Spring," participants will learn how to transition their winter gardens, transplant seedlings, and maintain their gardens after planting.
Eastgate Community Garden is hosting a special topics workshop in collaboration with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle called, "Sowing Success: A Beginner's Guide to Seed Starting". In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up a seed starting station at home and provide guidance for ongoing seedling maintenance.
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a special topics workshop called, "Fungi and Fun: A Hands-On Mushroom Workshop". In this workshop, you will learn how to inculcate logs with Shiitake mushrooms. We'll discuss best practices for storing mushroom logs and how to yield the most fruit.
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a special topics workshop. In this workshop, "Diagnosing Plant Problems: A Guide to Healthy Growth" you learn how to identify basic plant deficiencies, apply fertilizers, and manage common garden pests.
Celebrate Spring at Geer Street Learning Garden! Bring the whole family and let’s kick off Spring together in the garden. We’d love to see you there!
Camden Street Learning Garden is hosting a Spring Gardening workshop series. In this workshop, "Spring Planting: Sprout into Spring," you will learn how to transition your Winter garden, transplant seedlings, and steps for continued maintenance after planting. In this class, we will review our Spring Planning workshop and discuss how to transition your Winter Garden. We will also discuss how to plant Spring transplants with healthy soil by adding fertilizer and compost. Lastly, we will cover how to sow seeds, along with proper spacing, watering, and crop rotation. This class takes place outside, so make sure to bring warm layers! While the workshops build on each other, you do not need to have attended any previous classes to register for others.
Camden Street Learning Garden is hosting an Introduction to Spring Gardening workshop series. In this workshop, "Garden Blueprint: Spring Planning," you learn how to create a planting plan and garden map. The weather is cold right now, but Spring is just around the corner! Come learn everything you need to know to plan your Spring vegetable garden. We’ll cover value-based planning, crop seasonality, plant spacing, crop rotation and how to begin planting indoors. Come learn with us and get your garden off to the right start!
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting an Introduction to Spring Gardening workshop series. In this workshop, "Garden Blueprint: Spring Planning," you learn how to create a planting plan and garden map. The weather is cold right now, but Spring is just around the corner! Come learn everything you need to know to plan your Spring vegetable garden. We’ll cover value-based planning, crop seasonality, plant spacing, crop rotation and how to begin planting indoors. Come learn with us and get your garden off to the right start!
Camden Street Learning Garden is hosting a Hydroponics workshop. In this "Vertical Roots" workshop, participants will learn how a soil-less approach offers numerous advantages including increased growth rates, higher yields and efficient water usage compared to traditional soil-based gardening. In this class, we’ll provide participants with practical experience setting up and maintaining a hydroponic system including planting seeds, monitoring nutrient levels, and troubleshooting common issues.
Camden Street Learning Garden is hosting a Container Gardening workshop. In this, "Grow Big in Small Places" workshop, you will learn about the accessibility of container gardening and how to create your own. In this class, we’ll discuss choosing a spot, preparing containers, and selecting the right plants.
Learn how to build your own 4'x8'x20" raised bed garden box so you can grow veggies at home! Registration required. Gardens for Everyone Workshop - How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Tickets, Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
This hands-on session is perfect for gardeners of all levels, offering tips on identifying crop maturity, proper harvesting techniques, and food-safe storage practices to keep your produce fresh. Bring snacks, water, and weather-appropriate attire, as we’ll be outdoors learning from the garden!
Join us at the Camden Street Learning Garden for an engaging workshop, “Caring for Your Winter Garden.” Participants will learn essential techniques for maintaining a healthy garden through the colder months. Topics will include understanding average first and last frost dates, the cold hardiness of various crops, using row covers and mulching, and other strategies to protect your garden during winter. This hands-on workshop is suitable for gardeners of all levels. While the workshop is part of a series, it is not necessary to have attended previous sessions to participate.
We’re excited to invite you to a heartwarming celebration! Join us for the Food Shuttle Fest on October 5th, where we’ll be celebrating 35 years of cultivating our community.
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a Small Spaces and Container Gardening workshop. You'll learn how to create, plant, and maintain your own container garden at home! We'll cover how to select and prepare appropriate containers, choose the best soil for your needs, and pick what plants are best to grow in small spaces.
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a four-part Introduction to Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening workshop series. In our first three workshops, participants learned how to design, plant, and harvest their Spring garden. In this workshop, "Summer Garden Maintenance," you'll learn the next steps - how to keep your garden productive and healthy in the summertime!
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a four-part Introduction to Spring and Summer Vegetable Gardening workshop series. In our first two workshops, participants learned how to design and plant their Spring garden. In this workshop, "Harvesting Your Spring Garden," you'll learn the next steps - how to harvest your garden bounty!
We'll discuss how to properly harvest your Spring crops for a healthy and productive season. The workshop will include an in-garden tour of what’s in season, information about determining crop maturity, demonstration of tools and how to harvest common Spring crops, and a review of how to properly store crops in a food-safe way. While the workshops build on each other, you do not need to have attended any previous classes to register for others.
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 110 E. Geer St, Durham, NC - Geer Street Learning Garden.
Parking: See attached parking map. Parking is available across the street on the lawn next to Bull City Cool/Farmer Foodshare or there is free street parking on adjacent Mangum and Roxboro Streets.
Things to bring and wear: Snacks and water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen, hats, pens/pencils, notepads. We'll be outside, so dress appropriately for the weather and with comfortable closed-toe shoes. Mosquitos are common; sleeves and bug spray help. Masks are not required, but please wear your mask if you feel more comfortable doing so. Masks available upon request.
Allergies, please note: Bees and fire ants are present in the garden. Participants with allergies should bring appropriate medication and alert staff members of your allergy.
You're invited to an afternoon of fun at Geer Street Learning Garden on Thursday, April 25th starting at 12p. Join us for a community potluck and free compost!
Learn how to prep your soil and plant your Garden for Spring and Summer!
Geer Street Learning Garden is hosting a four-part Introduction to Spring and Summer Gardening workshop series. In our first workshop we'll discuss how to design and plan your Spring vegetable garden. Later in the series we'll learn how to plant, harvest, and maintain your garden!
In this class, participants will learn everything you need to know to plan your Spring vegetable garden. We’ll cover value-based planning, crop seasonality, plant spacing, crop rotation and more. Come learn with us and get your garden off to the right start! The class will be indoors in the Reinvestment Partners conference room.
Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Location: 110 E. Geer St, Durham, NC - Reinvestment Partners conference room (indoors).
Parking: See attached parking map above. Parking is available across the street on the lawn next to Bull City Cool/Farmer Foodshare or there is free street parking on adjacent Mangum and Roxboro Streets.
Things to bring and wear: Snacks, water bottle, pens/pencils, notepads. Masks are not required, but please wear your mask if you feel more comfortable doing so. We will have masks available upon request.
Join us for a community potluck to celebrate the year at Geer Street Learning Garden!
Learn how to keep your vegetable garden warm and healthy throughout winter!
Drop into our Fall Open House event to learn what we’re up to and how you can get involved!
Learn how to properly harvest and store your fall crops!
Learn how to properly harvest and store your fall crops!
Not sure what to do with your abundance of beautiful garden produce? Come out to The Camden Street Learning Garden to learn more about the basics of food preservation and food safety.
Come learn the basics of food preservation in our upcoming workshop!
In this workshop, we will teach you how to successfully plant a Fall garden in Central NC!
In this workshop, we will teach you how to successfully plant a Fall garden in Central NC! We'll cover how to transition your growing space from Summer to Fall, soil prep, planting techniques (i.e. direct sowing vs. transplanting), and crop maintenance basics.
This workshop will teach you the key components of planning and designing your Fall vegetable garden.
Food Smarts by Leah’s Pantry is a flexible, learner-centered cooking and nutrition curriculum that includes tips on healthy eating, meal ideas, and supports the dietary needs for all communities.
Food Smarts by Leah’s Pantry is a flexible, learner-centered cooking and nutrition curriculum that includes tips on healthy eating, meal ideas, and supports the dietary needs for all communities.
You’ve learned about planning and planting. Now it’s time to harvest and eat! Come enjoy this harvest and cooking workshop at our delightful Geer Street Learning Garden.
You’ve learned about planning and planting. Now it’s time to harvest and eat! Come enjoy this harvest and cooking workshop at our delightful Geer Street Learning Garden.
On The Menu is a progressive dinner throughout the Food Shuttle for volunteers to engage more deeply with organization and enjoy food while doing it! We've enjoyed salads at the gardens, soup and sandwiches at the Vernon Malone Center, and now it time for DESSERT AT THE FARM!!
Join us at Geer Street Learning Garden to celebrate spring! This family-friendly community event will be full of food, fun, garden tours, and free compost!
