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Field Days at Tidewater Farm
September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join us at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days!
Saturday, September 9th, 10:00 AM to Noon: Growing Native Plants | Preserving Your Harvest
Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens as we highlight native plants for various growing conditions and how those plants are grown from seed. Then, join us for a hands-on demonstration preserving produce from the gardens with a discussion of food safety practices for food preservation.
Our friends at Wayside Food Programs will be on hand to offer samples and recipes utilizing fresh produce from Tidewater Farm. Learn about their food programs aimed to increase food access across Cumberland County and beyond.
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