My colleague Amanda Douridas in Madison County shared this opportunity with me that I think would be of interest to Franklin Co. residents as well.
CLICK HERE for the registration link
CLICK HERE to view, print, or download the flyer –> WIA 8.27.24 event
I will be teaching a class on Home Hydroponics in partnership with the Mt. Carmel Healthy Living Center on Tuesday August 20th @ 3pm. The class is free and open to the public but they do ask for registration to ensure there is enough space. Bring your friends and your questions and hope to see you there!
Check out the registration link below to register for this class as well as view a ton of other free learning opportunities.
I have a Growing Garlic Class coming up on October 16th as well!
Join my colleague Jenny Lobb, Registered Dietitian and OSU Extension Educator, to learn how you can build a “better” (healthier) recipe for your summer gatherings and celebrations. You will learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how to make simple shifts to better meet the recommendations in your year-round cooking, eating, and celebrating. Recipes and tips will be shared for safely preparing healthy, easy, and tasty seasonal recipes. A cooking demonstration and tasting will be included. The class is free and open to the public but they require registration to know how many will come so they can prepare food.
Location: Urban Farm Church, 3901 Maize Rd., Columbus, OH 43224
If you have questions, contact Jenny Lobb at lobb.3@osu.edu
or by phone at 614-292-7775
My colleagues at OSU Extension are hosting a series of virtual Q and A Sessions on the topic: Making Food at Home to sell. This is a topic of interest to many urban farmers and is sure to provide a wealth of knowledge. The series is free but does require registration. The registration link is below.
Here are the topics and dates/times:
Register here: go.osu.edu/virtualQA24
Each virtual Q&A session will begin with a 5–10-minute presentation.
You do not need to come prepared with questions. Feel free to drop in to listen!
*Please note that these virtual Q&As solely pertain to foods approved to be made at home (in Ohio) with the intention to sell them (e.g., cottage foods and home bakery products).
I have been collaborating with Community Development for All People on the South Side for the past several years to increase urban agricultural production by bringing the former South Side Settlement House garden, now named Mari Sunami Community Garden back in to production. It is an exciting project for me due to the location and the history. A wonderful, large space with full sun and amazing possibilities.
You are invited to attend a garden walk on Thursday June 27th @ 6pm at Mari Sunami. We will talk tomato pruning, integrated pest management, and summer veggies. Plus any of your questions. Hopefully this heat goes away by then! The event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and your questions!
The above picture shows the garden looking north getting ready for spring planting. Plans include soil amendments and a water line in 2024.
Mari Sunami Community Garden can be a little tricky to find. The above picture shows its location between Innis and Woodrow on the South Side. CLICK HERE for the Google map link as well. The address is 248 Stanaford Pl. Columbus, OH 43207
I will be teaching an in-person class on Tomatoes 101 in collaboration with my friends at the Mt. Carmel Healthy Living Center at 3pm on Tuesday June 18th. The class is free and open to the public, but does require registration, see the link below. We will talk fertilization, pruning, and trellising so bring your friends and your questions!
The class is free but does require registration. CLICK HERE for the link to the registration page for the Tomatoes 101 and other classes.
The Mt. Carmel Healthy Living Center is located at 777 W. State St. Columbus, OH 43222. Free parking is available on site. Hope to see you there!
If you cannot make the class, I have a recorded webinar that you can watch whenever you want to learn more about growing healthy tomatoes.
I will be teaching a class on Summer Vegetable Gardening at the Grandview Heights Public Library on Tuesday May 21st @ 6:30pm. We will discuss what to plant now, our summer weather projections, fertilization, and what bugs to look out for plus your questions. The event is free and open to the public so bring your friends and your questions!
CLICK HERE for directions to the Grandview Heights Public Library.
Being able to eat good food is fundamental to our wellbeing. Food nourishes us, reflects our families and cultures, and brings us together in community. Food justice means that good food and enough nourishing food is available to all. Join us this Sunday, May 19, 11:30 AM at the Broad Street Presbyterian Church for a conversation with Tim McDermott, Assistant Professor and Extension Educator at the Ohio State University and Brian Landers, Food Educator at Local Matters about what is happening and what could happen here in our city and at the Broad Street Food Pantry to cultivate food justice in our community.
Pic credit: BSPC
Jenny and I will be co-teaching a class at the Urban Farm Church on Growing and Using Herbs on Wednesday May 8th @ 6pm. The class is free and open to the public but UFC does ask for registration so they know how much snacks to make! Bring your friends and your questions. If the weather is OK, we can do a walking tour of their amazing farm.
Click here to view, print, or download the flyer –> May 8 flyer
Click here for directions to the Urban Farm Church.
Register using the QR code, the go link at –> go.osu.edu/herbsworkshop
OR Click HERE to register.
Hope to see you there!
The College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host “We Grow Scientists” on May 1, 3-7 p.m., at Waterman Farms. This day of hands-on activities will showcase the many STEM fields CFAES has to offer, including a look at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex. This free event is a part of the COSI Science Festival.
Check out the flyer below for more information.
CLICK HERE for the link to learn more about the event including food, parking, and more. Hope to see you there!