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The Seedkeeper's Table
The Scene was Set On the evening of October 11 The Seedkeeper's Table magically unfolded at Urban Roots. Guests stepped through the gate and into a world that felt both familiar and transformed, our teaching farm reimagined into a glowing autumn gathering space. Long tables stretched between garden beds, strings of lights overhead, and the first hints of fall were all around. Guests shared conversations across the table as if they’d known each other far longer than the walk f
Zak Shellhammer
Oct 21, 20252 min read
How to Winterize Your Garden
Once the summer harvest has come to an end and all your crops have frozen with the first cold nights of October, my guess is you and your garden are ready for a break! Summer crops use up key nutrients like nitrogen and potassium in the soil. As gardeners, we can also feel “used up” at the end of summer after harvesting our 20 th giant zucchini, lugging pounds of heavy tomatoes (if you’ve over planted like I often do), or killing squash beetle after squash beetle. Fall.
Kelsey Hoffman
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Moms, Margs, and Masterpieces
Last weekend the Urban Roots Teaching Farm was filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and the kind of joy that comes when moms get a chance to truly unwind. Our Moms & Margs event turned into a perfect evening of chocolate, creativity, and cocktails, all set against the familiar charm of the teaching farm. The night began with a sweet adventure guided by Dorinda’s Chocolates . Guests dipped strawberries into silky chocolate, crafted salted caramels, and learned a bit more ab
Zak Shellhammer
Aug 27, 20252 min read
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