seed magic workshop

Sunday, June 12, 2011 10am – 2pm

Located at The Plant, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC. For directions, click here.

There’s still a few spots left!  Register online or give us a call!

Seed Saving Workshop

Join farmer Doug Jones for a primer on seed saving and learn how to use the gift that keeps on giving!

  • Hands-On Demonstration of Simple Seed Saving
    Techniques-salad greens, cilantro, tomatoes, peppers & more!
  • Basic Botany useful for success in seed production
  • How to improve and adapt varieties to local conditions
    Variety recommendations from our trials
  • Go home with a few seeds to plant in your own garden

Registration limited to 30 people age fifteen or older unless accompanied by a parent

$45 – Seed Saving Workshop – bring your lunch
$55 – Seed Saving Workshop – plus a delicious sandwich from Chatham Marketplace you choose from the list below

Registration disabled – workshop was great fun!

Call 919-533-5181 or

Email wow@theabundancefoundation.org

Doug JonesAbout the Instructor

Doug Jones has been growing organic vegetables and saving seeds for more than three decades. He has done variety trials for Seeds of Change and plant breeding to develop superior varieties for the Piedmont Region.

He opened a year-round farm on the bountiful fields of Piedmont Biofarm and operates a CSA at The Plant where the seed saving workshop will be held. Doug attended Harvard, taught at Central Carolina Community College and has practiced his art with food production for thirty-nine years.

Doug was named Farmer of the Year by Carolina Farm Stewardship Association in 2009.

Piedmont Biofarm Logo

Sign up for Piedmont Biofarm’s CSA here.

Sandwich Choices from Chatham Marketplace

Avocado & Cucumber–avocado, provolone, cucumber, red onion, tomato, mayo, greens and black pepper on toasted rustic Italian bread

Cheddar Chutney–cheddar, roasted tomato chutney, arugula and red onion on sourdough

Chicken Salad–lettuce and tomato on sourdough

Cubano–roasted pork loin, ham pickles, Swiss cheese, butter and Dijon mustard on soft teleras roll

Grilled Chicken–Swiss cheese, cucumber tomato, romaine lettuce and lemon garlic aioli on foccacia

Ham & Brie–nitrate free ham & brie with red onion, arugula and honey mustard on a French baguette

Hummus & Veggie Wrap–hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion and alfalfa sprouts on a wrap

Mozzarella Caprese–fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and house made balsamic vinaigrette on a baguette

Portabella Wrap–grilled portabella, provolone, caramelized onions, lemon garlic aioli and lettuce on a wrap

Roast Beef–locally raised rare beast, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, red onion, provolone and creamy horseradish sauce on ciabatta

Roasted Veggie Wrap–roasted veggies, goat cheese, roasted tomato, olive tapenade, red onion and spinach on a wrap

Tuna Salad–lettuce and cucumber on a wrap

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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