# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to transform your lawn into a food garden that sustains you and nature!About this EventDescriptionCEI's Nourishing Gardens Training will equip participants with skills needed to roll up their sleeves and start growing food. CEI offers a unique local perspective on urban agriculture based on experience stewarding Freetown Farm, a 6.4-acre farm in Columbia, MD; the Green Farmacy Garden, a 6-acre medicinal plant garden in Fulton, MD; and community gardens throughout Howard County.Training participants will have the opportunity to make a difference in their community while gaining hands-on experience learning how to replace turf with ecologically beneficial food gardens at our Saturday sessions.Food Gardening Made Simple TrainingIn just 5 weeks, you can learn everything you need to know to begin planning, building, planting, and maintaining a food garden. From planning to harvesting, in this training, you'll learn and experience all aspects of food gardening.Course schedule:Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Orientation & Introduction to lawn transitionSaturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.* | In-person experienceSaturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Planning & Building a food gardenSaturday, May 16, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.* | In-person experienceSaturday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Planting a food gardenSaturday, May 23, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.* | In-person experienceSaturday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Maintaining a food gardenSaturday, May 30, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.* | Private Tour of the Rusted Garden with local author and youtube sensation, Gary PilarchikSaturday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Harvesting and preserving your produceSaturday, June 6, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.* | In-person ending ceremony*Each saturday, there will be a 1 hour break between the class and hands on experience for lunch. Lunch will not be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own lunches and have access to fridge space if need be.Cost - $125Space is limited. Registration is required. Drop-in sessions will not be offered.Registration costs support CEI in our mission to cultivate communities where people and nature thrive together. With your support, we're able to offer flexible paid work opportunities to community members, earn an income that supports the operations of our organization and mission-delivery, and invest in programs that build community, protect our environment, and support the health and wellbeing of our community members.This course will be led by Em Whiddon, the Community Ecology Institute Nourishing Gardens Program Coordinator, in collaboration with other CEI experts. Em is currently a member of the Maryland Climate Corps as a Second Year Leader. Em is passionate about food gardening as well as native plant gardening.If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to reach out to Em Whiddon at Em@cei.earth - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/nourishing-gardens-presents-food-gardening-made-simple/100001986639003739 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 70.14, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln - **lat**: 39.1868461 - **long**: -76.8823938 - **full address**: 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2aa1d7edf01173e9406ded4565e68dfd31dfd175e8b085a27ae46baf604902e2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc134171-gmir.jpg?v=1775451187 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple being held? - **A:** Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple? - **A:** Ticket prices for Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple range from USD 70 to USD 135 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailableBeyond The Garden BedUSD 70 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple? - **A:** Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple is organized by Community Ecology Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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