We will create plans for your spaces, learn the basics of managing kids in a garden and practice a variety of simple lessons that will ensure your success during the fall growing season.
In this class you will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive year-round.
Container gardening is a great way to get a thriving garden in any size. We’ll cover soil selection, how to fertilize, best plants for containers and irrigation options.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the basics of compost and vermicompost. You will discover the difference between these two types of compost, what to include and avoid and how to harvest and use compost in your garden spaces. Come ready to get your hands dirty.
Discover the magic of growing new plants from seed. Learn best practices for planting, germinating and caring for newly emerged seedlings. Gain tips on succession planting, useful tools and materials for seed starting and how to find and store the best quality seeds. You’ll walk away with confidence, new skills and seeds for your fall garden!
Do you get all tangled up and confused when you are looking at drip irrigation? In this work and learn, we will practice using a variety of irrigation parts and repair some existing systems. You will leave with a list of needed parts for your garden and a good sense of how to assemble a drip system.
Learn how to transition your raised garden beds from summer to fall in this hands-on class. In this class you will help prep garden beds here at Soil Born Farms and learn all about seeding, transplanting, irrigation, soil health and sustainable garden practices.
Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year long. This hands-on class will focus on all of the best techniques and considerations needed to prepare your garden beds for planting.
Celebrate the harvest season at Soil Born Farms. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family, shop at our Farmstand and tour the farm. Sip on a mug of spiced hot cider and enjoy brunch while listening to live music. Admission is free but there is a small fee for some activities. Many thanks to our event sponsor: Pachamama Coffee Farmers.
Summer is the time to start planning your fall garden. Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year. You will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive. We’ll talk about turning over summer crops, and how to think about the changing sunlight in autumn. This class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on gardening.
