Protected Growing Spaces Seminar
Interested in growing fresh, healthy food year-round? Join Ed Berg of Salida Grown and Marc Plinke of Boulder-based Ceres Growing Systems for this skill-focused exploration of indoor growing spaces designed for our high-altitude, semi-arid climate. Whether you have a small backyard space or are in production on an acre or more, this seminar is for you!Saturday, May 19 / 10am-2pm / $15 per person
During the first part of the day, a presentation by Ed & Marc will provide:
- An agricultural history of where Chaffee County was, 100 years ago, what happened to our food culture, and how it is being rejuvenated.
- An overview of what the County's local food economy looks like now; who are the contributors from plow to Ploughboy Market to paired wine & food tastings.
- An understanding of how to moderate our climatic conditions for vegetable growing all year round.
- Examples on how much it would cost to start a protected garden space to contribute to your own table and to a shared food economy.
The afternoon will be dedicated to addressing specific case scenarios. Come prepared to share your own growing conditions, yard space and orientation, etc, and have the presenters and fellow participants discuss ways to get your garden producing.
Pre-registration is requested for this seminar. Location, directions and additional details will be provided upon registration.
To register, click here!
