Feed your Mind: Heirloom Vegetables

Feed your Mind: Heirloom Vegetables with Marlena Chieffo August 20^th 12-1 pm

Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 12 pm– 1:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Garden Pavilion, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville

Description: Farmers and gardeners have grown heirloom vegetables over generations cultivating them for flavor, nutrients, cultural heritage and genetic diversity. Today we’re losing many of these amazing local varieties to plants whose sole advantage is their easy cultivation on a larger scale. Heirloom vegetables are “living artifacts” that have withstood the test of time.

In this lunchtime workshop, we’ll explore the benefits of growing heirloom vegetables, saving seeds and comparing different varieties. We’ll also taste test different heirloom vegetables and visit the Heritage vegetable garden.

Format: Seminar, tasting, Q&A & tour of CFBG Heritage Garden

Key Topics Covered:

• The benefits of heirloom vegetables
• Seed Saving
• Tips and techniques for growing your own heirloom vegetables

Cost: $15 ($5 for Garden Members) Note: Lunch is NOT included, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Registration: Please register in advance to secure your spot: Click Here to Register

The Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn at the Garden Series welcomes local experts in nature, health, and other areas to share their tips and insights on a variety of topics. Join us once a month for a rejuvenating break from your usual environment, where you can enjoy your lunch surrounded by nature, new friends, and engaging conversation.