August 12, 2019 – Green Gate Farms
Green Gate Farms, a USDA certified organic farm was established in an underserved neighborhood in east Austin in 2006. An old historic farm site was used to create a community resource for neighbors of all incomes. The vision for Green Gate Farms is to cultivate an organic farm that feeds the mind, body, and soul. Our speaker, Matt Simon is a fourth generation Austinite who has been a part of Austin’s sustainability and food community for a decade. Matt has also earned his Permaculture Design Certificate and has worked with Compost Pedallers, a fossil fuel free, bike powered compost hauler. Matt has been a part of the Workshare program at Green Gate Farms since 2012. He has managed Green Gate’s River Farm since the fall of 2017.
March 11, 2019 – Intensive Gardening
Chris Kirby presented how to produce a beautiful organic garden with minimal water and care. Mr Kirby is an advocate of the bio-intensive gardening movement where he has been growing more vegetables for decades and will share some of his ideas for a successful garden.
Introduction To Beekeeping – A Novice’s Perspective
February 4, 2019 Presented by Joni Groom, Bastrop County Master Gardener Intern
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- Lunch & Learn Class on Beekeeping by Joni Groom
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- Joni brought her bee boxes and suit to show
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- Apiarist, Joni Groom teaching
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- Joni brought her Beekeepers Bible to show
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- Joni showing the honey comb box
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- TaDa – Joni proudly showing her 1st batch of honey. What a haul. 3 pounds worth. Not bad!