Spring 2009

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 2:15pm

Class meets at Rose Hill Farm for tour and information.

Directions:

To Rose Hill Farm

Thursday, March 26th 3:30pm

Class meets at Whole Foods in Mountain Brook for a Tour and Dinner

Assignments:
Watch the discussion between Michael Pollan and WF founder John Mackey here:
Video
Come prepared with civil but probing questions about what we are told and shown.

Directions:
Driving Directions to Whole Foods Market, 3100 Cahaba Village Plz, Birmingham, AL

Spring 2008

 Monday, February 18th, 2008 6-8 p. m.

Class meets at Whole Foods in Mountain Brook for a Tour and Dinner

Assignments:

Read at least through page 276 in The Omnivore's Dilemma

Watch the discussion between Michael Pollan and WF founder John Mackey here:

Video

Come prepared with civil but probing questions about what we are told and shown.

Directions:

Driving Directions to Whole Foods Market, 3100 Cahaba Village Plz, Birmingham, AL

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 2 p. m.

Class meets at Bottega Cafe in Birmingham for Frank Stitt Tour and Lunch

Directions:

Driving Directions to Bottega Italian Restaurant, 2242 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL

 

Fall 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007   6 – 9 p.m.

Instructors:  Edwin Marty, Director Jones Valley Urban Farm

Michael Patton, Ph.D. University of Montevallo

Location:  BBG Education Complex

$14 Members/$28 Non-Members

What’s the latest on sustainable gardening, “seed-to-plate,” and eating locally?  What are the realities of current food production techniques and their impact on the environment?  You will learn the basics of growing your own vegetables and flowers using sustainable gardening techniques plus an overview of the philosophy of sustainable gardening as well as a short history.  We will discuss the fundamentals of soils and compost and how they are the foundation for all healthy gardens.  A summary of composting techniques and systems will be provided.  We will also explain how to handle insects and pests using natural healthy products.  A discussion period will follow.  You will be prepared for your own “seed-to-plate” adventure!    

 

Bill McKibben,  Benwood Auditorium, UTC Engineering Building

Chattanooga, TN