Locally sourced food, like WiFi, can either be found at a café or stolen from the neighbours. Avoid bandwidth banditry with this Groupon.
Choose from Three Options
- $29 for an organic city-farming workshop for one (a $64.99 value)
- $55 for an organic city-farming workshop for two (a $129.98 value)
- $79 for an organic city-farming workshop for three (a $194.97 value)
At Intro to Organic City Farming workshops, students learn the basics of soil and seed selection as well as strategies for planting, preparing for the growing season, and chasing off insects. Held at Fresh City Farms' greenhouse in Downsview Park, the workshops cater to the capacities of city dwellers. After sessions, each participant receives an organic seed-starting kit and booklet. Workshops take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the following Sundays: April 14, April 28, and May 12. Classes will be capped at 20–25 students. Based on demand, Fresh City Farms may open more dates or make the following workshops available: City Dirt: Growing Food in Urban Soils, Urban Homesteading, Intro to Starting Seedlings, and Terrarium Basics.
Fresh City
Fresh City is Toronto's city farm. They deliver a weekly bag of fresh, organically grown food right to your door. Their workshops and tours help turn eaters into makers.
The age-old art of growing your own delicious, garden fresh food is making a comeback. The Fresh City Organic Urban or Balcony Gardening 101 workshops will help take participants from absolute beginners to savvy urban gardeners. Learn about growing food without the use of toxic chemicals, picking the right seeds and seedlings, composting, managing soil, weeds & pests to grow healthy food in the space available.
The Fresh City workshop team is made up of dedicated teachers, foodies, and sustainable farmers. They are passionate about growing and eating local, sustainably-produced food and helping their community improve access to healthy, top-quality food year-round.