Class 9 – September 2nd

In our ninth session, we will focus on Planting Fall Crops. Participants will learn what can still be seeded at this time of year, how to transplant perennial plants, and how to manage a garden or farm as the season shifts. We will also explore season-extension strategies, such as building cold boxes, to keep harvests going into the cooler months. Finally, we will connect these practices to broader conversations about food sovereignty and community food systems.

Schedule:
1 – Meet at the Loyola Farm
2 – Discussion: Fall Crops – Timing, selection, and planting strategies.
3 – Discussion & Activity: Transplanting perennials.
4 – Discussion: Food sovereignty – Linking fall growing practices to community food systems.
5 – Garden Tasks – Participate in seasonal work in the garden.
6 – Questions, Comments, Concerns – Open discussion and wrap-up.