Good things come in small packages! This month, learn all about Container Planting! This space-savvy technique offers opportunities for all gardeners. Join us for the resources, tips, and tricks to build your own plant empire (or just a sweet little garden--that's fine, too)! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we […]
This month, learn all about creating your own Butterfly Garden and other ways to attract pollinators. It's really cool--plant beautiful things AND help our civilization continue to eat. Learn about attracting and sustaining a pollinator-friendly space with food and host plants. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love […]
This month, it's all about Native Plants--how to grow them and how to support natural diversity and native populations. It's our only planet, right? Let's treat it well. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These […]
Let's talk Herb Gardens this month! Learn all about growing fresh herbs and pollinators, and how to make teas with them, too! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These classes are come and go--whether you […]
It's time to put away the plows! This month, learn about No-Till Gardening. We are going to create healthy soil with increasing levels of magical organic material. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. These classes […]
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." Hobbits love food. Hobbits love gardening. So it just makes sense that the Empire Market would be a perfect place for hobbits! Join us* this September 21, as the Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the […]
The growing season is coming to an end and entropy abounds. But YOU know that all the energy put into your spring and summer gardens should not go quietly into the night. That means learning about SEED SAVING. Join us to discover how to collect and store seeds at this, the season's end. A big […]
It's time for more tutelage on HYDROPONICS! This month, we will build and demonstrate a Kratky hydroponic system (there's one in our Community Gardens for you to analyze beforehand, fyi). It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this […]
Join us for our annual seed swap event! This year, we will have seeds to give away, information on gardening and plants, and will showcase some of the ways the community garden is working to make gardening accessible to everyone! You are welcome to bring seeds, but do not have to bring any in order […]
***Now TWO EVENTS IN ONE!!!*** **New date for Goats in the Garden due to construction in the courtyard** We are turning 7! Come celebrate the Market's Birthday Bash with us! Join us for a day of fun, frivolity, and festivities, including the following: *sign our birthday card! *new merch being released! *new Market poster (designed […]
