Saturday, 11/22
2:00-3:00 Seed cold stratification
Many flower seeds, especially native flower seeds, need a period of cold in order to break dormancy and sprout. Learn several basic organic techniques for cold stratifying seeds in this lively workshop!
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3:00-4:00 Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving
Successful seed saving doesn’t happen by accident! Now is a great time to start planning next year’s organic garden/farm to include saving seeds. We will cover how to lay out your plot for seed saving, how to choose varieties for organic seed production, and loads of other seedy wisdom to set you up for success!
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You can register for one or both FREE workshops by calling the North End Organic Nursery at 208-389-4769
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This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP). Know a farm interested in transitioning to organic? Reach out to Hanna, an Organic Transition Specialist, at TOPP@tilth.org.
Monday, 12/8 at 7PM MT
The Western Arid Grower Network provides small-scale growers with information, research, and resources focused on arid vegetable growing. It is a place for growers to connect and discuss innovations and practices we use to grow successfully arid climates.
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In 2025, Nella Mae, Katie, and Maud Powell from Oregon State University Small Farms Program were awarded a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education grant (SARE) to do on-farm research and develop the Western Arid Grower Network. We hope WAGN will fill a gap in information and discussion about arid growing and allow folks in similar climates to connect.
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Casey O’Leary will be their first speaker on December 8th, 2025 at 7PM MT. You can register for this and other events on their website https://aridgrowers.org/