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SWWAG Workshop – Natural Pest Care and Companion Planting

Upcoming Event: Sunday, July 19, 5:00 pm

This workshop takes place at the Oasis at One Art Community Center  (1431-39 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131).  Participants will learn: How to identify common garden pests Natural pest…

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SWWAG Workshop – Orchard Pests and Disease Management

Upcoming Event: Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 pm

This workshop takes place at POP Learning Orchard at the Woodlands (4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104).  This workshop will focus on ecological approaches to managing fruit tree pests and…

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SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

Upcoming Event: Saturday, May 23, 1:00 pm

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. This trellis workshop is for…

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SWWAG Workshop: From Seed to Soil – Summer Seed Starting

Past Event: Sunday, May 17, 5:00 pm

This workshop takes place at the Oasis at One Art Community Center (1431-39 N. 52nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19131) Participants will learn: What seeds to plant for summer Direct sowing…

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SWWAG Workshop: How to make Compost and FSA info

Past Event: Saturday, May 2, 1:00 pm

Learn how to make compost through a six-step process that begins with transforming recycled food waste into nutrient-rich soil. This demonstration highlights the current depletion of the city’s soil and shows…

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Earth Day – Planting Your Spring Garden

Past Event: Wednesday, April 22, 4:30 pm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in…

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: DIY Seeding and Greenhouse Basics

Past Event: Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm

Learn how to start seeds in small spaces or container gardens with what you have at home. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and…

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Building Your Home Garden Bed

Past Event: Saturday, April 11, 2:30 pm

This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided…

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SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping

Past Event: Saturday, October 25, 2:00 pm

Join Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm in an evening of seed keeping and story weaving, and have a deep-rooted conversation about our collective…

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SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed to Prepare Your Winter Garden

Past Event: Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 pm

It is almost time to put your garden to bed. Come learn the best ways to get your garden ready for a restful winter sleep, including cover crops, overwintering greens,…

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Biochar and Compost Tea

Past Event: Saturday, November 8, 10:30 am

Learn about the making and use of biochar and compost tea to improve garden and orchard soils with POP Biochar is a charcoal-like soil enhancer made by burning organic material….

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Fire Cider Making

Past Event: Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am

Learn about the history of this medicinal cider and its health benefits, as well as how to prepare and store it. This workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901…

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SWWAG Workshop: Natural Pest Management

Past Event: Saturday, September 27, 11:00 am

Come learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! This workshop will be held at the CHOP Karabots Farm on 4865 Market St.  

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CANCELED SWWAG Workshop: Canning Uncommon Fruit

Past Event: Saturday, September 20, 12:00 pm

This workshop has been canceled. Workshop goers will learn about the goumi berry, elderberries, chokeberries, and bush cherries; pick at the orchard and have the opportunity to learn best practices…

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