Fall Gardening Workshop: Yes, You Can Still Grow in November!

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a hands-on garden buildout with Basil Family Farm (www.basilfamilyfarm.com)! Together, we’ll transform an outdoor space into a thriving garden bed — and you’ll learn step-by-step how to do the same in your own yard.

This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about raised-bed gardening, new to food growing, or looking for a fun way to learn about growing food!

What You’ll Learn

• Fall Gardening 101 – Discover what you can grow in November and how to get the most from your fall/winter garden.
• Bed Assembly – Step-by-step guidance on setting up a raised bed or container garden.
• Soil Science Made Simple – How to layer soil for healthy roots, drainage, and nutrients.
• Planting Techniques – Best practices for transplanting seedlings, direct sowing, and companion planting.
• Care & Maintenance – Watering, mulching, and keeping plants thriving.
• Future Prep – How to prepare your bed now so it’s ready for spring planting.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with practical gardening knowledge and the confidence to build your own raised bed garden at home.

• Comfortable clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and that will keep you warm.
• A hat or gloves if preferred

✅ Hands-on instruction from Basil Family Farm
✅ Seasonal planting guidance you can use right now
✅ Light snacks and water provided
✅ All tools and materials for the buildout

• No Restroom Access: Please plan accordingly, as restroom facilities will not be available at this location.
• Parking: Parking will be provided on the property. Signs will be available for guidance.
• Address Release: To protect the homeowner’s privacy, the exact address will be emailed to all registered attendees 2 days before the event. The event will take place in Palmetto, GA.

Info: Meet the Basil Family Farm team, get an overview of the day’s project, safety notes, and what you’ll learn.

Info: Hands-on activity: learn how to position and prepare a raised garden bed, including layout tips and site considerations.

Info: Discover how to build healthy soil with proper layering for drainage, nutrients, and long-term plant success.

Info: See how to plant fall crops like greens and root veggies, plus learn what you can still grow in November.

Info: Ask final questions, review what was accomplished, and leave with practical take-home gardening knowledge.

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