October at Southbound Gardens

Southbound Gardens, a sustainable farming and agriculture project in New Orleans, offers workshops each month. Registration available at southboundgardens.com.

• Saturday, Oct 14: Veggie Growing Basics

Join us for this highly practical guide to get you started growing veggies in your garden for cheap.  This class will focus on bed building, soil preparation, watering and plant selection. 10 am at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive Street. $15 Suggested donation, free to Hollygrove residents.

Sunday, Oct 15: Urban Ecology Exploration

It's an urban farm BioBlitz! Celebrate the exploration of nature as citizens of all ages find as many organisms as possible in the Hollygrove Farm.  A biodiversity expert will help us identify everything from weeds, bugs, birds, fungi, and more! $15 Suggested donation, free to Hollygrove residents.

• Saturday, Oct 21: Basics of Beekeeping

We will be showing you the tools for the job and teaching you all the most important steps to get your apiary started. 1 pm at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive Street. $15, must register in advance. Free for Hollygrove residents; inquire for scholarships.

• Sunday, October 22: Build a Shed

Learn the basics of framing a building! We will do the foundation, floor, and walls for our shed. We cover basics at 10 am, then guided instruction throughout the day. You are encouraged to learn hands-on, but free to hang back and watch. Tickets via Eventbrite.

• Saturday, Oct 28: Container Farming

1 pm @ Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive Street

$15 Suggested donation, free to Hollygrove residents

Growing food in pots may not be ideal but sometimes it’s all us city dwellers have! Join us to learn insider tips on how to set up a successful container garden including appropriate containers, drainage, soil, fertilizer and more! 1 pm at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive Street. $15 Suggested donation, free to Hollygrove residents.