May 11, 2020 | Books, Campaigns, School Gardens, Slow Food Live, Youth Network
Slow Food kids, this one is for you! Author Katherine Pryor reads three garden-themed picture books and discusses taste buds, growing food, and the importance of bees. Perfect for ages 3-7, although all are welcome. Katherine Pryor is the author of Bea’s Bees,...
May 7, 2020 | Campaigns, Food and Farming, Slow Food Live
A garden can grow and flourish in the unlikeliest of places. From apartment balconies to sunny windowsills, we’ll explore techniques for growing in small spaces by embracing the unique elements your home has to offer. Together, we’ll examine how even a...
Apr 28, 2020 | Campaigns, Food and Farming, Slow Food Live
Learn what microgreens are, why they are important to grow, and how to grow them using soil or jute mats in hydroponics systems with Roberto Meza. Roberto Meza is a local food advocate, first-generation farmer and co-founder of Emerald Gardens, a year-round greenhouse...
Apr 23, 2020 | Biodiversity, Campaigns, Food and Farming, School Gardens, Slow Food Live, Youth Network
Take a look at the 2020 Plant a Seed kit with Kim, talk about how to use it and explore the stories of the seeds. Lauren leads a backyard biodiversity exploration to conduct an audit of local plants, animals, and insect species found in her garden and backyard in...
Apr 16, 2020 | Campaigns, Food and Farming, School Gardens, Slow Food Leaders, Slow Food Live
The soil beneath us is a complex ecosystem filled with living organisms and amazing interactions. In this webinar, you will learn the difference between soil and dirt and a bit about the fascinating and important mechanisms that supply nutrients to your plants. You’ll...
Apr 9, 2020 | Campaigns, School Gardens, Slow Food Live
Head into the garden with Lilly Steirer to learn best practices for how to start and grow cool weather seeds and plants. Some plants practice social distancing for the greater good, too. Learn the importance of giving plants plenty of space to come into their full...
