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      Family Foodways Cooking Class w/ Gabi & Danielle
Rice and beans are a staple around the world, often making the best out of what’s left to serve our families. Through this Family Foodways Cooking Class we’ll explore two versions of rice and beans from two tropical countries.
Gathering of Growers: Falling Leaves Moon/Bnaakwii Giizis - Putting Your Garden to Bed
We'll be joining in to help close the Eastside Hub at Georgia Street Community Collective. There will be a short demo on putting your garden to bed and then we'll all work together to accomplish tasks set by our host.
 
        
      
      Tour of Old City Acres Farm
This year-round farm and food hub offers a flexible CSA program featuring local produce, eggs, and honey — along with goods from other nearby producers. During the tour, you’ll meet the farmers, see how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
 
        
      
      Field Day at Fisheye Farms co-hosted w/ Transition to Organic Partnership Program
Participants will get an overview of the farm infrastructure, tools and techniques Fisheye farmers use to be a successful market garden selling wholesale and retail in Detroit.
 
        
      
      Family Foodways Cooking Class w/ Lola & Angela
Learn how to make Jamaican patties with Lola, KGD Events & Volunteers Manager. Angela, KGD's Garden Development Co-Manager, will also teach us about pique, a Puerto Rican hot sauce made with hot peppers, garlic, and spices.
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Gathering of Growers: Changing Colors Moon/Waabaabagaa Giizis
During this gathering, our hosts will share all the amazing work they do and share their knowledge on soil health and management.
 
        
      
      Family Foodways Cooking Class w/ Jessica & Sterling
We’re kicking off our new cooking class series with a celebration of food, culture, and community! Inspired by the Family Foodway garden, Sterling and Jessica will come together to cook with soul food staples like black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, okra, and tomatoes—fresh ingredients they’ve grown themselves.
 
        
      
      WINTER HARVEST: Extending Your Growing Season
Imagine harvesting radishes, lettuce and spinach in December!
 
        
      
      Gathering of Growers: Ricing Moon/Manoominii Giizis
Together we'll learn about all this indigenous foodway and all the benefits that wild rice provides.
 
        
      
      Annual Tour of Detroit Farms & Gardens
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Annual Tour of Detroit Farms & Gardens, Saturday, August 23rd, from 1-4:30PM!
 
        
      
      Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 8/20
One more opportunity to become a Grown In Detroit grower this season!
 
        
      
      Preserving The Harvest with Najah Naimah
Join us to learn how to transform the herbs you grow or forage into sustainable, marketable products.
 
        
      
      SUMMERFEST - Gathering of Growers: Raspberry Moon/Msikomini Giizis
Join us for food, refreshments, music, youth activities, and more and KGD Farm!
 
        
      
       
        
      
      Talk Story #4 - Outreach/Marketing for your growing space
Join us to learn more about community outreach, marketing, and pitching to media.
 
        
      
      Family Fun Day
Scavenger hunt, planting, lawn games, farm tours, farm salad bar, and more!
 
        
      
      Gathering of Growers hosted in collaboration with Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund: Strawberry Moon/Odemini Giizis -Accessing and Purchasing Land in Detroit
During this Blooming Moon we will take some time to learn and explore our native plant relatives.
 
        
      
      Container Gardening
This session will guide you through choosing the ideal soil blends that cater to different plant needs and how to pick the correct sizes and types of containers to support healthy plant development.
 
        
      
      Pest Management
Learn how to coexist with garden pests effectively, using environmentally friendly solutions that avoid toxic pesticides.
 
        
      
      Talk Story #3 - Resource Mobilization, Grants/Storytelling
We'll get into the details of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund application with members of the fund's leadership committee
 
        
      
      Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 6/4
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.
 
        
      
      Native Bee Habitat Workshop for Kids
Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop all about native bees! This workshop is intended for children with parents or caregivers in the Garden Resource Program.
 
        
      
      Gathering of Growers - MAY - Blooming Moon/Waabgonii Giizis - Native Plant Relatives
During this Blooming Moon we will take some time to learn and explore our native plant relatives.
 
        
      
      Talk Story #2 - Storytelling through Content Creation
This session offers helpful tips to showcase the great work of your garden to a broader audience for promotion, grant, and awareness.
 
        
      
      Basic Gardening: Hot Crops
We will cover how to care for your hot crops and how to plant and care for the Three Sisters (Corn, Beans and Squash)
 
        
      
      Water Wise: Garden Watering & Rainwater Catchment Systems with Kido
At this session we will discuss strategies and techniques to give your plants the ideal amount of water, designs and methods for capturing rainwater for your garden and irrigation systems.
 
        
      
      Gathering of Growers - APRIL - Sugaring Moon/Ziisbaakdoke Giizis
During this gathering we'll demonstrate how to make maple sugar, discuss cultural connections and the nutritional value of this very important seasonal practice.
 
        
      
      FIELD TO FRIDGE: Farm Wash Pack Design & Food Safety
Join KGD Market Manager Molly Hubbell, in a session on designing and setting up a station including: design, workflow, sanitation, labeling, record keeping, standard operating procedures, organization and more.
 
        
      
      Caring for Cold Crops
We'll cover how to pick and care for plants that can handle a bit of cold, alongside essential tips on planting times, seed sowing, and bed preparation.
 
        
      
      Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 4/2
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.

