🌱🐝 March at Crabtree Farms = Hands-On Learning & Spring Renewal! 🌸✨
🌱🐝 March at Crabtree Farms = Hands-On Learning & Spring Renewal! 🌸✨
Join us for an exciting month of workshops where you can reduce waste, celebrate spring, and connect with nature! ♻️🌿 Learn how to ditch plastic with a refillable laundry powder, honor the season with an egg hunt, feast, and seed planting, and get up close with bees while harvesting fresh honey. Whether you're looking to live more sustainably, grow something new, or embrace the changing seasons, there's a place for you here!
♻️ March 8 – Refill & Reduce: Go plastic-free & make your own laundry powder!
🌿 March 13 - Beginner's Guide t Growing Your Own Vegetable Garden: This SOLD OUT last month, so we added another date!
🐣 March 16 – Seeds of Change: Celebrate spring with an egg hunt, feast & seed planting!
🍯 March 22 – Beekeeping 101: Learn the buzz on backyard beekeeping + take home fresh honey!
🌼 March 27 - Intro to Herbal Medicine Making: Learn how to harness the healing power of plants in this hands-on workshop!
Spots are filling fast—sign up today! 🔗 https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevents/
#CrabtreeFarms #SpringWorkshops #SustainableLiving #Beekeeping #Gardening #PlasticFreeLiving
🌿 Get Hands-On at Crabtree Farms! 🌿
Looking to learn something new, connect with your community, and dive into hands-on skills? Join us for one (or more!) of our upcoming workshops at Crabtree Farms! From gardening to beekeeping, herbal medicine, and sustainable living, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what’s coming up:
📆 February Workshops
🌱 Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetable Garden – Sat, Feb 15 | 10AM-12PM | $30
✨ Make & Take: Natural Skincare – Thu, Feb 20 | 6PM-8PM | $35
💜 Cooking with Lavender – Sat, Feb 22 | 10AM-12PM | $50
📆 March Workshops
♻️ Refill & Reduce: A Plastic-Free Make & Take Workshop – Sat, Mar 8 | 1PM-2PM | $25
🌸 Seeds of Change: Awakening the Spirit of Spring – Sun, Mar 16 | 6PM-8PM | $54
🐝 Intro to Beekeeping with Randall Kennedy – Sat, Mar 22 | 10AM-12PM | $35
🌿 Make & Take: Intro to Herbal Medicine Making – Thu, Mar 27 | 6PM-8PM | $42
📍 All workshops take place at the lovely Evelyn Center here at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga!
🎟️ Grab your spot now before they fill up!
🎉 February is Full of Hands-On Fun at Crabtree Farms! 🎉
From brewing endless kombucha to crafting your own skincare remedies, this month is packed with opportunities to learn, create, and connect. Here's what’s happening:
🧺 Pine Basketry Workshop - SOLD OUT! Our first-time weavers are about to create something truly special.
🌱 Beginner Vegetable Gardening (Feb 15, 10 AM)
No space? No problem! Learn how to grow fresh veggies with simple, sustainable techniques.
🌿 Natural Skincare Workshop (Feb 20, 10 AM)
Learn to create healing skin salves and calendula-infused face oil. Say hello to radiant, plant-powered skin!
🍹 Kombucha Brewing Workshop (Feb 27, 5 PM)
Brew your own endless supply of gut-healthy kombucha, customized to your taste!
💚 February is all about learning new skills, connecting with nature, and creating something truly meaningful. Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!
🔗 Sign up today! [Insert Link]
🌟 Brew Your Own Kombucha: Never Run Out Again! 🌟
Have you ever wanted an endless supply of delicious, gut-healthy kombucha at your fingertips? 🍹 Join us on February 27 at 5 PM for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to brew your own kombucha once—and keep it going forever! Say goodbye to overly-sweet, store-bought kombucha and hello to your own renewable, probiotic-packed beverage.
🍃 What You’ll Learn:
- The fascinating history and health benefits of kombucha
- Everything you need to get started, from ingredients to equipment
- Step-by-step guidance for brewing, fermenting, and flavoring your kombucha
- Tips for bottling, storing, and perfecting your personal brew
🌟 Why Join?
Kombucha brewing is simple, sustainable, and incredibly rewarding. With the skills and starter kit you’ll receive, you’ll never have to pay for kombucha again. It’s your personal, never-ending source of probiotic goodness!
🍹 What’s Included:
- Hands-on brewing experience
- A starter kit with all the supplies you need to begin your kombucha journey
- Printed instructions to guide your future batches
- Your very own bottle of homemade kombucha to take home!
Spaces are limited, so grab your spot now! 🔗 https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/the-art-of-kombucha-brewing-feb2025/
Let’s brew up something amazing together! 🌸✨ #KombuchaWorkshop #DIYFermentation #GutHealth #SustainableLiving
TICKETS SELLING FAST 🌱 Start Your Garden Journey This Spring! 🌱 February 15 at 10 AM
Have you always wanted to grow your own fresh veggies but thought you didn’t have the time, space, or skills? 🌟 Join us and the Gardenchick for a Beginner Vegetable Gardening Class on February 15 at 10 AM, where you’ll learn everything you need to set up a successful garden—no matter your experience level or yard size!
Here’s what you’ll discover:
✨ How to create healthy soil for thriving plants
✨ Tips for choosing the perfect garden location
✨ Seasonal veggie planting secrets
✨ Organic pest control with herbs and flowers
✨ Space-saving square-foot gardening techniques
By the end of this class, you’ll feel confident and ready to grow your own delicious, homegrown vegetables! 🌿
Ready to grow your dream garden? Space is limited, so sign up today! 🔗 https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/beginner-vegetable-garden/
Let’s get growing together! 🌼 #VegetableGardening #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningForBeginners #GardenSuccess
Join us for Imbolc, and celebrate the re-awakening of life after dark, cold Winter!
This January 26, join us in bidding “Goodbye” to Winter and welcoming the first whispers of Spring at our Imbolc gathering from 6–8 PM at Crabtree Farms. Together, we’ll celebrate with a multi-course seasonal feast, craft traditional St. Brigid’s Crosses, and partake in rituals honoring the goddess Brigid and the return of the light.
Imbolc, traditionally celebrated from sundown on February 1 to February 2, marks the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox—a time to honor the earth’s renewal and embrace the promise of brighter days ahead. This celebration follows no specific creed or religion; it’s simply a moment to connect with nature, community, and the beauty of our shared planet.
Come dressed in soft whites, spring greens, or shimmering golds to honor the season, and join us for an evening of love, light, and connection. This event welcomes adults and mature teens who wish to nurture their hearts, homes, and spirits.
📅 Sunday, January 26th | 6–8 PM
📍 Crabtree Farms
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! 🔗
https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/solstice-sanctuary-imbolc/
Let’s gather to celebrate the shifting seasons, the warmth of community, and the light within us all. 🕯️🌿
Day 24 of 30 Days of Gratitude: Our Board of Directors
🌟 Day 24 of 30 Days of Gratitude at Crabtree Farms 🌟
Today, we’re giving thanks to our incredible Board of Directors! These dedicated leaders bring wisdom, vision, and a deep commitment to Crabtree Farms’ mission. From guiding us through big-picture planning to rolling up their sleeves and pitching in at events, they are truly the backbone of our work.
Our Board's support allows us to dream bigger, grow stronger, and stay resilient through every season. They’re champions of sustainable agriculture, advocates for local food access, and true believers in the power of community. Thank you to each member of our Board of Directors for your heart, your hard work, and your steadfast dedication to a better, more nourished Chattanooga. 🌱💚
#CrabtreeFarms #30DaysOfGratitude #BoardOfDirectors #ThankYou
🍫✨ Making Magical Chocolate: A Sweet & Medicinal Journey ✨🍫
Date: December 17 | Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Cost: $42
Ever wanted to make your own delicious, health-boosting chocolate? Join us for a special workshop with Meghan Lewis as she unveils her secrets to crafting beautifully tempered, herb-infused chocolate from scratch—no fancy equipment needed! 🌱🍬
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
🍫 Cheater’s Tempering Technique – Achieve that perfect snap and shine with a foolproof method.
🌿 Herbal Infusions – Blend medicinal herbs for a healthy, indulgent twist.
📜 Flavor Inspirations – Take home a recipe and some winning flavor combos!
A master chocolatier and former dessert star of Buenos Aires' Jueves a la Mesa, Meghan will guide you from bean to bar, teaching you to create chocolate that’s as delightful to see as it is to taste! Limited spots are available, so secure yours today! 💌
Join the sweet journey and take home your creations! 🍫✨
#MakingMagicalChocolate #BeanToBar #DIYChocolate #ChattanoogaWorkshops #CrabtreeFarms #HandcraftedChocolate #HerbalInfusions
Thank you Greenhouse Team
🪴 Day 9 of 30 Days of Gratitude at Crabtree Farms 🪴
We love the greenhouse team and all that they bring to life! We give huge thanks for their contribution to our annual budget through plant sales, and for helping to fill Chattanooga with healthy plants season after season! Pictured are permanent staff members, Greenhouse Manager Annemarie Gero and Assistant Sarah Wiatrek, plus Maya Scribner (in the middle) who has been onboard during the busiest seasons.
The greenhouse team, which also includes volunteers and workshares, starts seedlings for farmwide production crops, the community gardeners, for our plant sales, and to be donated to other community gardens, schools and organizations across Chattanooga. Some plants are cared for through several seasons! Everything is done to help ensure the plants are healthy and productive, no matter where they are planted.
In addition to three greenhouses, the greenhouse team cultivates and cares for the mother garden, whose beauty we are immensely grateful for. The mother garden is home to perennial 'mother plants' which the team can dig up as needed to split and multiply, or take cuttings or save seed to propagate for the plant sales. The abundant pollinators nourished by the mother garden are surely humming their thanks in languages older than ours.
Thank you Greenhouse Team for all you do!
#groweducateconnect #nativeplants #CrabtreeFarms #springplantsale #fallplantsale #greenhouselife #mothergardens #urbanoasis #30daysofgratitude
🎉 Discover the power of homesteading skills and reconnect with traditional crafts and practices! 🌿✨ From handcrafting tools to brewing wellness tonics, we have a lineup of unique workshops to help you dive into DIY learning and seasonal celebrations:
🧹 Whisk Broom Making – 11/09 Saturday
Craft a beautiful, functional broom with local expert Frea Forager and take a piece of heritage home with you!
🍵 The Art of Kombucha Brewing – 11/14 Thursday
Learn how to brew this fizzy probiotic drink for a tasty and gut-friendly addition to your kitchen routine.
🌱 Growing Turmeric – 11/15 Friday
Unlock the secrets of cultivating turmeric, a powerful root with amazing health benefits, right in your own space.
🌌 Solstice Sanctuary: A Yule Gathering for Reflection and Hope – 12/15 Sunday
Join us for a mindful Yule celebration as we gather to reflect and set hopeful intentions for the season ahead.
🍫 Making Magical Chocolate – 12/17 Tuesday
Experience the magic of chocolate from bean to bar and discover its medicinal properties in this sweet journey.
🎟️ These sessions are filling fast! Don’t miss out on the chance to learn practical skills and traditions you can carry forward. 🌟 Tap to reserve your spot and be part of our vibrant community of learners!
#Chattanooga #urbanfarm #CrabtreeFarms #Groweducateconnect #nonprofitorganization #GrowLearnConnect #communityroots #scoby #kombuchabrewing #guthealthforlife #turmericbenefits #inflammationrelief #fermentedfoods #homesteadingskills
A nonprofit community-focused urban farm committed to education, food access and sustainable agriculture in the heart of Chattanooga, TN.
