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Workshops
A space to let readers know what workshops are coming ups and to share how past workshops went.


Tussie Mussie Bouquet Workshop
Looking for something to do on Mother's Day weekend? Join us for a little Victorian inspired floral fun. At the turn of the century giving and receiving Tussie Mussies was all the rage. What is a Tussie Mussie? It is a small bouquet made with particular flowers that are meant to convey a meaning via the Language of Flowers. It often has herbs and other scented flowers included and is worn in the hair, over the heart, or during the Victorian Era on a belt accessory called a ch
May 41 min read


The Victory Garden Workshop Update
The first in a series of garden beds (that will eventually be open for neighborhood harvesting, planting, and learning) got built during the Victory Garden Workhshop - mostly. Three families of eager learners showed up and all pitched in to saw, pound, carry, and measure. We managed to get the cardboard laid down, the end boards sawed, the bricks placed and the rebar pounded in before the rain came. It hasn't stopped raining since, so the beds are yet to be filled - though
Apr 211 min read


On the Front Porch - Saturday 4/18 Self Serve Plant Sale (8am-3pm) and Workshop (10am-12pm)
This weekend all of the plants will be set out on the porch for sale, it will be self serve. You can pay on the poll with cash, Venmo or Cash app. You will find the plant list below. The potted sweet potato slips are looking particularly good! Small pots/paper pots $5, large pots $7, trees $15, potted sweet potato slips $7, water rooted sweet potato slips $2 each (bring a container to keep them hydrated if you are getting slips), terra cotta plant spikes $5 each, jam jar
Apr 173 min read
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