Season extension is any method used to extend your growing season either in spring or fall. These methods can range from simple row cover to elaborate high tunnels. Join Keith Arkenberg as he explores various season extension methods and structures as well as a discussion on the basics of fall/winter season extension.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A 44-minute video by Keith Arkenberg. 

Select cover crops to sow in fall to smother weeds, feed and improve the soil, and prevent erosion. Choose reliable cover crops for your climate and crop rotation, and plan when to sow them for best results. Join Pam Dawling to learn about winter-killed cover crops, hardy grasses, legumes, and how to undersow in growing food crops.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A 31-minute video by Pam Dawling. A PDF "handout" of the materials you will need to get started. Download a PDF from this workshop video!

Learn super-simple methods for growing food indoors with minimal equipment. Start with leafy greens and herbs, and then move on to tomatoes, cucumbers, root vegetables, and more!

Many people neglect the best time to grow the most food - fall and winter! Yet with the right timing, crop choice, and preparation, you can have fresh foods available deep all winter long and enjoy your earliest spring harvests ever. Enjoy this introduction on how to create a fabulous fall and winter garden!Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A 27-minute video by John Moody. A PDF "handout" of the materials you will need to get started.Download a PDF from this workshop video!

From an Afro-agrarian perspective, Eric Person covers the basic biology of how to start an aquaponics system. Learn what parts are needed, where to source inexpensive materials, what kinds of aquaculture to use, and ways to start a system using compost tea. Approach sustainable hydro growing systems, with or without the use of animals. Get started with a small system that you can add to it. Aquaponics provides a way to grow fish and vegetables at the same time, year-round, with the proper setup and care.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A 31-minute video by Eric Person. A PDF "handout" of the materials you will need to get started. Download a PDF from this workshop video!

In this video, join Nicole Sauce as she reviews the three methods that she uses at her homestead in Tennessee to grow fresh vegetables: Row Cover, Kratky Hydroponics and Aquaponics. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the three systems so that you can choose the best options for your climate, needs, and lifestyle. She also shows you ways to use what you have to grow what you can.