From Huston-Tillotson University and the Sustainable Food Center - Huston-Tillotson University is hosting a free Intro to Organic Food Gardening class Sept 15 and Sept 17 led by the Sustainable Food Center. Come learn about gardening techniques and go home with organic plants, compost, and seeds...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Despite their name, many of the “weeds” growing around us are edible and have medicinal properties. In this class, Katherine Grimes, Farm Educator at the New Farm Institute and a long-time food gardener and herbalist, will teach participants how to...
From the Sustainable Food Center - If you are a new gardener or new to gardening in Central Texas, and if you are looking for a holistic introduction to organic food growing, then this class is just for you. Taught by expert food gardeners, this 3-part...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Community gardens are vibrant shared spaces for growing fresh food, learning, and building friendships. Create or strengthen one in your neighborhood! In this interactive training, we will cover: locating community support and resources for your garden, accessing land and water,...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Community gardens are vibrant shared spaces for growing fresh food, learning, and building friendships. Create or strengthen one in your neighborhood! In this interactive training, we will cover: locating community support and resources for your garden, accessing land and water,...
From the Sustainable Food Center - A beekeeping class-- just for kids! In this class, kids (recommended ages 7-16) will learn about the important role honey bees play in our food system and how they go about making what we all love so much-honey! We will...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Garden-based education is a growing movement nationwide! Help foster a brighter, healthier future for children in Central Texas by integrating the school garden into classroom learning. At this 2-part training for teachers, parents, and community members, we will teach you...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Are you considering home beekeeping? Do you want to find out if you are ready to make the commitment? Fall is the time to order honey bees for Spring pick up so it's time to start preparing now. Tara Chapman...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Garden-based education is a growing movement nationwide! Help foster a brighter, healthier future for children in Central Texas by integrating the school garden into classroom learning. At this 2-part training for teachers, parents, and community members, we will teach you...
From the Sustainable Food Center - Believe it or not, you don’t need a yard to grow food. Instead, you can garden in containers. In this class, you will learn how to grow vegetables and herbs in small spaces such as balconies and patios. Participants will...