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Grow real food. Skip the chemicals. Start this spring. You don’t need a lot of land, a lot of money, or a green thumb handed down from generations past. What you need is a solid starting point, and that’s exactly what this class delivers. Adam Bigelow breaks down organic gardening into clear, practical steps for
"Intro to Becoming Ginseng Dealer" is the first of a virtual two-part series for those interested in obtaining a ginseng dealer license. Part one is a standalone course but is also a prerequisite to “The Foundations of Becoming a Ginseng Dealer”. Here is the course outline: -History of American Ginseng -Harvesting, washing & drying techniques
Join ASAP’s 2026 CSA Fair and Celebrate CSA Month CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 10am | Choose Your Price: $30 – $5 Discover spring ephemerals—enchanting wildflowers that herald the arrival of spring in the Appalachians. Led by local herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell, you'll learn to identify these delicate beauties, understand their life cycles, and explore their traditional herbal uses. This presentation-style class in our
Thursday March 19th 1pm-4pm 180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701 Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming with a focus on climate-resilient design. Our case study for
Welcome the return of light, warmth, and new beginnings with a special Spring Equinox Yoga class set among the living beauty our garden nursery. Surrounded by budding plants and fresh spring energy, we’ll gather to honor the seasonal shift toward growth, balance, and renewal. This gentle, all-levels class will focus on opening the body, awakening
It’s Our 8th Anniversary Party! (Free!) Eight years of growing, digging, and connecting with this incredible mountain community, and we’re throwing the biggest party yet to mark the occasion! Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM for a day packed with live music, delicious food, farm tours, giveaways, and so
Let's celebrate Spring Equinox together in the spirit of giving. We're all getting excited about growing! Bring what you have to share whether it's seeds, bare roots, houseplants, young starter plants, small trees or small tools you want to give. You are welcome to come even if you don't have things to share! Please consider
Get ready to roll into the world of food trucks and learn the secrets of success at Road Ready: Food Truck Fundamentals! Ready to put your food truck dreams in gear? On March 25th and 26th you’ll have two full days with the experts who can help you get real and get on the road
Curious about mushroom farming — but unsure where to begin? This live, 90-minute workshop is designed to help you understand what it actually takes to build a viable regenerative mushroom farm — without hype, overwhelm, or unrealistic promises. In this session, we’ll cover: • Why mushrooms are uniquely suited to regenerative agriculture • What “one