Tag Archives: 21 January 2017

Beyond blueberries and peanuts: lesser known crops for the coastal plain –Bret Wagenhorst @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Bret Wagenhorst will talk about Beyond blueberries and peanuts: lesser known crops for the coastal plain, at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

Bananas on tree An overview of many less conventional crops that the speaker has grown in tifton, including how to grow, uses. Some crops to be covered: luffa gourds, chayote squash, seminole pumpkins, roselle, narajilla, chestnuts, kiwi, tropical greens, bananas, papayas, loquats, tumeric, ginger and more.

Who should attend:

Folks who want to think outside the box of conventional crops and learn about other tasty, nutritious things to grow in the coastal plain.

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Backyard Meat Rabbits and more @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Trevor Perla wil talk about Backyard Meat Rabbits and more at IMAG0427 South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

Backyard homesteading with emphasis on meat rabbit production

Who should attend:

Those interested in backyard homesteading and/or raising meat rabbits

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Designing Edible Landscapes –Katherine Melcher @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Katherine Melcher and students will talk about Designing Edible Landscapes Edible Landscape at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

In this talk, we will present the work of UGA Tifton students whose task was to implement an edible landscape design for the Future Farmstead, a net-zero energy residence on campus. Our design intent was to create a model sustainable landscape that could serve as an educational and inspirational site for home owners in the area.

The presentation will be divided into three parts:

  1. An overview of their landscape design process.
  2. Ideas for sustainable home landscapes that integrate water, soil, animal, plant, and human systems.
  3. Planting design recommendations and a selection of plants suitable for edible home landscapes in south Georgia.

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HolisticNutrition: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants –Ashley Dowdy @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Ashley Dowdy will talk about HolisticNutrition, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants,” Holistic Nutrition at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

We will be discussing a variety of topics covering basic nutrition including macro vs micro nutrients, optimal diets for longevity, how to make lasting changes to your eating habits, how to plan meals and feed your family.

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in learning the nutrition basics to live a healthier life. Learn how to design and maintain a healthy diet and why you should strive for nutrient-dense natural foods.

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Herbs and Spices: Adding more flavor to your food –Hagen Homestead @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Christine Hagen will talk about Herbs and Spices: Adding more flavor to your food, at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

Sprouts and spreads Learn how easy it is to grow your own herbs, how to harvest them, and to dry them. Plus I will share recipes for cooking with fresh herbs and making your own spice blends.

Who should attend:

Anyone who likes to add flavor to their food.

Hagen Homestead, which does Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), will also have a vendor table. Continue reading →