Based in Charlotte, NC (zone 7b / 8a). FarmHer. Edible gardening consultant, coach and educator. Seed fanatic. Plant lady. Growing guru. My favorite color is green.
Six S's to Success - A Masterclass from The Patio Farmer
Issue #195. JANUARY 2024. Big Thing #2Happy Wednesday! Today's newsletter will give you a short respite from the rain outside, as I've got some sunshine tucked in for you this week! If you read last week's newsletter then you'll know that I'm smack dab in the middle of sharing three big things with y'all! These "things" (lol) include new services, new resources, new ways of support YOU in your food growing journey. I'm sharing these ahead of the spring season so you'll have full access to enjoy them if they feel right to you! Last week, I share a FREE, fun, and shareable quiz to help you find What Food You Should Grow at Home. This week, I've got a second big thing for you to consider, which I'm SO excited about. Next week I'll be sharing the biggest thing, the most spectacular thing AND I'm only sharing it with you. Yep, newsletter subscribers get first dibs. Cause it's exclusive. And fancy.
The Patio Farmer is here for YOU! Catch me on TV! Last week, I popped on to WBTV's QC Life for a quick morning segment talking all about freezing temperatures and our plants! Schedule a Consultation for Spring. All January Consultation spots have been taken - woo! Be sure to check my calendar for February if you want to schedule time to plan your growing space before spring arrives. The Forecast: Below is a list of what can be planted now in the greater Charlotte area / USDA ag zone 8a - and as long as the soil ain't frozen! Seeds: Tomatoes, Peppers & Eggplant (inside), Cover Crops Seedlings: Fruit Trees / Plants (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries strawberries, and more!), Perennial Herbs (rosemary, lavender, sage, thyme, oregano, mints, chives, and more!) pssssst... Next month in Plant Club, we're starting tomatoes from seed inside! Have you always wanted to grow your own tomatoes from seed? Do you feel a little lost, confused, unsure about where to start? Have you tried before and not had success? Then maybe now is the best time for you to join Plant Club! There are FOUR different levels of membership so you get to decide the amount and kind of support that's right for you. Membership starts at just $14 / month!
Episode 18: Meet the Plant Families Asteraceae / Compositae We are continuing with our mini series all about the different plant families getting ready for the spring growing season. And this week we are going to talk all about the Asteraceae family. Also known as the composites or just simply the daisy family. Today's episode will focus on FOUR edible members of this plant family - artichoke, cardoon, lettuce, and marigolds. Plus, we're going to talk about edible landscaping, companion planting and seed saving! As you listen, be sure to download, like, rate, subscribe, follow, review, comment, etc., or just pass along the link to my little pod. The more people know about it, the more I can help others in their food growing journeys.
Here's Big Thing #2 Ya ready?! It's exciting. And will arrive juuuuust in time for spring. Introducing...
By joining the waitlist, you'll receive an exclusive invitation to a special, virtual course kick-off event with The Patio Farmer on Monday, March 18 at 6pm AND receive first dibs on signing up for the course (oh, and maybe some other special perks too...) The course will launch on the spring equinox - Tuesday, March 19, 2024. About the Masterclass Six S's to Success will walk you through the six key elements of successful food growing. Course materials will be available online through The Patio Farmer Academy hosted on Teachable and will include the following self-guided, self-paced content,
BONUS GIFTS! Included with the course fee are these digital bonus gifts to help guide your food growing journey,
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Who should sign-up for this Masterclass? This course is ideal for anyone who is growing food at home, no matter what size space you have! The Patio Farmer works with clients growing food in small spaces (like patios, decks, porches, balconies, etc.) and large spaces (like raised beds, edible landscaping beds, community gardens, etc.). This course will include information best suited for the beginner or intermediate home food grower! What's the cost? A one-time registration fee of $169 gets you access to all the course materials listed above, including the bonus gifts. With the purchase of the course, you will have six months of access to the course. How long does the course take to complete? The content of this online course is self-guided, and self-paced. All recorded instructional content from The Patio Farmer is available as soon as you purchase the course, so there's no "drip" content. It's all ready for you when you're ready for it! When can I sign-up? The course goes live on March 19, 2024. Join the waitlist to have first access to the course materials and receive an exclusive invitation to the virtual kick-off event on March 18, 2024 at 6pm.
Enjoy the rest of your day, stay dry, stay cozy! |
The Patio Farmer
Based in Charlotte, NC (zone 7b / 8a). FarmHer. Edible gardening consultant, coach and educator. Seed fanatic. Plant lady. Growing guru. My favorite color is green.
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