What's On in Springfield

Learn how to choose a composting system that works for you. Often, it's quality compost that makes the difference between an ok garden and a great one. Buying compost can be overly expensive, and making your own can sometimes be overwhelming. This workshop will survey a variety of home composting techniques from the passive to active, and will include vermiculture. We'll examine the pro's and con's of each strategy, so you can find the system that best works for you.

Join us for a cooking demonstration of the autumn's root harvest. The gardens fall root crops, such as beets, turnips, radishes, and so on, grow beautifully in the autumn, but are often neglected in the kitchen. This workshop will offer ideas of how to keep them interesting on the plate. We'll be harvesting fresh roots from the garden and then prepare them using several different techniques. Then we'll enjoy tasting our efforts.