Yes, we’ve designed a simple trellis to be placed along one side of the garden bed.
What should we wear? We’re usually happiest when we’re wearing comfy clothes that can get dirty (and even wet!). We also recommend closed toe shoes when working with sharp shovels and garden forks. We will plan to stay outside in light rain, so check the forecast and dress appropriately!
Yes, we’ve designed a simple trellis to be placed along one side of the garden bed.
We’re usually happiest when we’re wearing comfy clothes that can get dirty (and even wet!). We also recommend closed toe shoes when working with sharp shovels and garden forks. We will plan to stay outside in light rain, so check the forecast and dress appropriately!
We will not reschedule for light rain, but if the weather is predicted to be stormy in the morning but clearer in the afternoon, we might move the workshop to 2-5pm, that same day (May 21, 2022). If the entire day is stormy, we will move it to May 28.
Absolutely!
Yes! One of the reasons I’ve chosen a 4×4 square foot garden is because it’s so scalable for those who want to establish bigger gardens in future years. For our family, we grow most of our own veggies in several 4×10 beds laid out in the exact same way as what you’ll be learning with a 4×4 bed. I would encourage you to start small, just so it doesn’t become overwhelming. But if you are excited to tackle a bigger challenge, by all means go for it! Let us know in the comments what you’re thinking and we can give you some options. Additional beds can be purchased from us (along with soil amendments, seeds, and live plants) from us for $129 each.
Yes and no. If you want to get your own seeds or go to a garden center for your favorite veggies, by all means go for it! That said, we’ve intentionally chosen things that tend to be kid-favorites in our gardens, and varieties that we think will work well in this particular space and climate.
You sure can. You’ll just need access to a power drill and we’ll provide the rest. Please let us know that this is your plan so that we don’t have to disassemble it when you arrive.
We believe that gardening can be tremendously empowering and life-giving, particularly for kids. We want more young people to experience the pride and wonder that we have seen in our own children’s faces, as well as in the dozens of others we’ve had in our gardens through the years. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for any family that wants to jump in and get their hands dirty. So we are delighted to offer these gardens and workshops at no cost, simply asking families to consider “paying it forward” by donating to your local food pantry or favorite non-profit.
We’d love to hear from you! Please ask for Alyssa at 574-520-9094 or mezsickfamilyfarm@gmail.com
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