Crabtree Farms » Happenings http://crabtreefarms.org To promote research & education in sustainable agriculture! Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 What’s In Garden Dirt? workshop for kids http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/whats-in-garden-dirt-workshop-for-kids http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/whats-in-garden-dirt-workshop-for-kids#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:27:13 +0000 admin http://crabtreefarms.org/?p=3588

Bring your kids to the urban farm for a workshop exploring what’s in garden dirt, and how composts can be used to fertilize soil.  Kids will learn about the components of soil, vermicomposting, home composting, chicken manure as compost.  Kids will have the chance to meet chickens, feed worms and take home a plant in healthy soil to grow at home!

Limited to 20

Cost: $15/Aquarium Member; $20/Non-Aquarium Member

To register, please RSVP to Betty Miles:  ebm@tnaqua.org, (423) 785-3008

]]> http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/whats-in-garden-dirt-workshop-for-kids/feed 0 Backyard Organic Gardening Workshop http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/backyard-organic-gardening-workshop http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/backyard-organic-gardening-workshop#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:26:26 +0000 admin http://crabtreefarms.org/?p=3596

Join the experts at this urban farm for a workshop on organic gardening methods that will make your home gardening easier and chemical-free.  You will learn about good soil cultivation, wise planting choices, seasonal growing practices, pruning, pest control and the use of natural fertilizers.  Transplant an heirloom tomato plant to grow in your own backyard.

Limited to 30 adults

$25/Aquarium Member; $30/Non-Aquarium Member

To register, please RSVP to Betty Miles:  ebm@tnaqua.org, (423) 785-3008

Master Gardeners can get one hour of CEU credit for attending this workshop.

]]> http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/backyard-organic-gardening-workshop/feed 0 The 100 Dinner- Click here for Tickets! http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/the-100-dinner-click-here-for-tickets http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/the-100-dinner-click-here-for-tickets#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:24:40 +0000 admin http://crabtreefarms.org/?p=3817

Thank you for your interest in attending
The 100 Dinner at Crabtree Farms!

To purchase tickets securely through PayPal now, please select the number of tickets you would like to purchased for the event from the drop-down menu below, then click the “Buy Now” button.

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Tickets may also be purchased over the phone by calling 423-493-9155, x13 or emailing ajaeger@crabtreefarms.org. Crabtree accepts cash, credit cards and checks.

Event Details:

  • When: Saturday, June 16 at 6pm
  • Where: Crabtree Farms: 1000 East 30th Street, Chattanooga TN 37407
  • What: A unique dining experience featuring food from within 100 miles of Chattanooga, served to 100 people at one long table in the fields of Crabtree Farms. Proceeds benefit education and outreach programs at Crabtree Farms.
  • Cost: $100 per person
  • Questions? Call 423-493-9155 x 10 or email info@crabtreefarms.org

Thank you for supporting Crabtree Farms!

]]> http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/the-100-dinner-click-here-for-tickets/feed 0 Fall Gardening Workshop at Crabtree Farms! http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/fall-gardening-workshop-at-crabtree-farms http://crabtreefarms.org/happenings/fall-gardening-workshop-at-crabtree-farms#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:24:10 +0000 admin http://crabtreefarms.org/?p=1791

Learn from Crabtree’s Joel Houser how to grow fall veggies, like beets, carrots, kohlrabi, lettuce, greens and berry bushes for spring!

Details:

  • When: August 11, 10-12
  • Where: Crabtree Farms- 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga TN. Directions
  • Cost: FREE for Crabtree Farms members, $10 for non-members

For registration information, call 423-493-9155, x13 or email ajaeger@crabtreefarms.org

Master Gardeners can get one hour of CEU credit for attending this workshop.

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