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Home Grown Vegetables

LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD with help from

Spring 2024 Gardening Workshops
Hosted by  Moondance Organic Gardens

Join Kim Keckes, owner of Moondance Organic Gardens, an expert gardener and 4th generation farmer of the land, for these one-of-a-kind workshops! Develop your green thumb, gain hands-on experience and learn how to level-up your gardening!

Ages:   Adults

Gardening Experience: All abilities welcome! Beginners to experts.

  • Spring Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Spring Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Spring Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Thu, May 09
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    May 09, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    May 09, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Taste and learn about the food that grows naturally all around us. Join us for an educational walk, and harvest wild edibles for you to take home, along with a number of nutrient rich, delicious recipes.
  • Companion Planting
    Companion Planting
    Companion Planting
    Sat, May 18
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Companion Planting can maximize yields, improve soil health, and deter pests. We will teach you what to plant where and next to what! Hands on planting fun, plus plants to take home.
  • All About Tomatoes
    All About Tomatoes
    All About Tomatoes
    Thu, May 23
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    May 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    May 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    It's tomato time! Farmer Kim will share all her tips and tricks for an abundant season. Learn about different types of tomatoes and how to use them in your kitchen, preferred growing conditions, pruning, watering, and more!
  • Edible Flowers
    Edible Flowers
    Edible Flowers
    Sat, Jun 01
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Farmer Kim will share with you the fun, beauty and nutrition of growing edible flowers. Join us for a tasting session to sample various flavourful flowers and discover the perfect choices for your garden. Plus you own plants to take home!
  • Growing Nutrient Dense Food
    Growing Nutrient Dense Food
    Growing Nutrient Dense Food
    Thu, Jun 06
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    Jun 06, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Jun 06, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Learn about the best varieties, healthy soil, organic compost, fertilization and more. With consistent care and attention to detail, you can cultivate a bountiful harvest of wholesome, nutrient-packed produce right in your own backyard.
  • Container Gardening
    Container Gardening
    Container Gardening
    Sat, Jun 15
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    Jun 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Jun 15, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Maximize your growing space by using containers. Whether you're a novice or seasoned gardener, containers offer a low-maintenance, highly productive solution for cultivating nutrient-rich foods in small spaces.
  • Summer Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Summer Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Summer Wild Edibles Walk and Harvest
    Sat, Jun 22
    Moondance Organic Gardens
    Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Moondance Organic Gardens, 8463 5th Line, Essa, ON L0M 1B1, Canada
    Taste and learn about the food that grows naturally all around us. Join us for an educational walk, and harvest wild edibles for you to take home, a long with a number of nutrient rich, delicious recipes.
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