{"product_id":"organic-farming-hands-on-workshop-and-dinner","title":"Organic Farming Techniques for Backyard Gardeners - Hands-On Workshop and Dinner","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Farming Techniques for Backyard Gardeners - Workshop and Dinner at the Mindful Farmer Homestead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, May 16th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConway, Arkansas\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Address to be emailed upon confirmation)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PM – 9 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited participants (12 guests)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eJoin us for an inspiring evening workshop and dinner at the Mindful Farmer homestead in Conway, Arkansas. The fire will be burning and string lights twinkling as we explore how to start a garden from the ground up — from planning and layout to efficient, economical design that saves time, space, and money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eWe’ll discuss practical strategies used by organic farmers that, when implemented in your home garden, will increase your yields and decrease your costs and labor. We will dive into crop rotation, soil building, weed, pest, and disease management, and advanced pruning and trellising techniques. The goal is to equip you with skills to work with nature for a more abundant garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eDinner will be served in small courses woven throughout the evening — seasonal dishes prepared in-house by Sean and Melanie of Mindful Farmer, featuring ingredients from their garden and local farms. Expect great food, meaningful conversation, and hands-on learning in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eTimeline of the Evening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e6:00 PM – Arrival \u0026amp; Welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eGuests arrive under glowing string lights. Welcome drink and light appetizers.\u003cbr data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003eCourse 1 served: Fresh bread with spreads, cheese, crudité, and charcuterie. Flat breads from the wood-fired pizza oven. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e6:30 PM – Session 1: Understanding Soil Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eCourse 2 served: Fresh seasonal garden salad.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1951\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e7:00 PM – Session 2: Maintaining a Weed-Free Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eCourse 3 served: TBA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2225\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e7:30 PM – Session 3: Working with Nature - Pest and Disease Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2223\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003eCourse 4 served: TBA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003e8:30 PM – Closing Discussion \u0026amp; Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2342\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003eCourse 5 served: Dessert with coffee or tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2521\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2414\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003e9:00 PM – Farewell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003eGuests leave with new knowledge, a full belly, and resources to help bring their garden plans to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eComfortable clothes for an outdoor dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eYour own wine or beer (stemware provided)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2681\"\u003eNotebook and pen (optional; workbooks provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2732\"\u003eSeats are limited, so reserve early. 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