Plant & Soil Amendments (Amherst) | July 19

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RSVP now. This is a free event. Donations welcomed.

Whether you own a farm, homestead, or just a backyard garden, managing soil and plant health is the foundation of successful food production. Amendments to boost biological activity and nutrient density are essential to this management – but are often expensive, especially when you are looking for non-chemical, organic options. But what if you could make your own, save money, and still dramatically improve yield?

Join us Saturday, July 19 (5-7pm) for the monthly Amherst Land & Table community potluck and skillshare at Brooklyn Hills Ranch.

We will be covering some of the best effective organic amendments focusing on homemade foliar sprays for plants, and DIY soil amendments – all with the goal of boosting plant health and nutrient density, along with insect control.

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Organic gardeners of any experience level. This skillshare will be relevant to new and experienced growers alike.

WHEN: Saturday, July 19 (5-7pm)

WHERE: Brooklyn Hills Ranch (Amherst County, Virginia)
186 Foothills Trail Amherst, VA 24521

(Please park in the front field before the creekbed if your vehicle is low to the ground. Crossing the creekbed is an option for vehicles that are higher off the ground.)

WHAT TO BRING:
– Friends and family.
– Lawn chairs or picnic blanket.
– Your own plate, silverware, and water.
(help us keep disposable dishware out of the landfill!)
– A healthy and yummy dish to share.
– Kids are welcome but they must be attended by an adult.

COST:
Free but please consider making a donation.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT.

Have questions? Contact the Amherst Land & Table meeting host Fred Lyssy at: fred[at]brooklynhillsranch[dot]com

Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Are your events kid friendly?

(A) Yes, many families attend our events. Kids are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult throughout the event. But keep in mind there is no childcare and we do not currently offer kids programming. Children left unattended will be given a rambunctious puppy and a frappuccino. 😉

(Q) Can I bring my dog?

A) No. We love dogs but they need to stay home. Except for the possible frappucino puppy that we theoretically would provide. You’ve been warned 😉

(Q) What kind of food should I bring?

(A) Bring anything healthy and yummy. If it’s your first time don’t feel pressure to impress anyone. Keep it simple: bread and butter, chips and salsa, fruit, etc.

Want to go the extra mile? Put together a casserole. Bring enough to feed a handful of people. After that you’ll get the hang of it. Don’t have time to make anything? Come anyway!

(Q) Are Land & Table events free and open to the public?

(A) Our monthly potlucks are free and open to the public but if you value what we do, we ask that you consider making a donation on our website or when you come. This helps us with admin, management, event organizing costs, and advancing our mission to create a thriving local foodshed.

VENUE DETAILS:
Owned by Fred and Amber Lyssy, Brooklyn Hills Ranch is a regenerative family farm focused on raising pasture-based, nutrient dense meats for the local community. Fred and Amber are the hospitable hosts of the monthly Land & Table Amherst meeting (meets each third Saturday of every month).

Land & Table exists to revitalize the connections between local food, land, and community. Our vision is to catalyze and strengthen small family farms, self-reliant families, and community based local food initiatives to create a thriving and resilient local foodshed in the Lynchburg, Virginia region.

We are a grassroots network and 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Lynchburg and surrounding towns and counties, including: Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox, and Campbell Counties.

Donate online – or leave a donation when you attend one of our events. Thank you for partnering with us!