Special to the Herald
SAVANNAH – Forsyth Farmer’s Market -- a nonprofit organization based in Savannah dedicated to supporting local farmers while expanding community access to fresh, affordable food – announces the new biweekly Fresh Perspectives Series, Saturday workshops at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market in Forsyth Park at 13 E. Park Ave., Savannah, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The Saturday Series will officially launch Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. and will offer workshops on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, covering topics such as gardening, composting, mushroom cultivation, edible plant identification, and more.
“Our Fresh Perspectives Series is an exciting new addition to our weekly market and is a fun way to engage with our local food system while learning new skills,” said Asia Harold, director of community engagement for Forsyth Farmers’ Market. “We’re delighted to collaborate with local small businesses, agricultural experts, master gardeners and horticultural leaders to establish Forsyth Farmers’ Market as a trusted source for food and information that has the power to improve the overall health of our community.”
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market Fresh Perspectives workshops are open to the public. Advance registration is recommended. To register for a workshop or to learn more about the Saturday Series, click on the registration link at Eventbrite or by clicking on bit.ly/42ILh3p.
Scheduled workshops include:
Getting your garden prepped for spring
Feb. 8, 10-11 a.m., $20/person
Master Gardener Anisha Cook will discuss pre-spring preparations for local garden management.
Shitake mushroom cultivation
Feb. 22, 10-11 a.m., $60/person
Swampy Appleseed Mushrooms owner Ancil Jacques, a mushroom farmer based in Reidsville, will teach attendees how to grow shitake mushrooms on a regenerative sweet gum log.
Uncommon crops that thrive
March 8, 10-11 a.m., $20/person
Ben Chaffee, the founder of Fruitful Futures — a Savannah-based 501(c)3 nonprofit helping to build a resilient, equitable, and resourceful culture for coastal Georgia through urban agriculture — will discuss uncommon edible plants that can thrive in a backyard garden.
Compost tea: natural fertilizer
March 22, 10-11 a.m., $30/person
Code of Return Compost co-founder Maria Vaughan will demonstrate how to make an aerated compost tea that can be used as a natural fertilizer.
Powered by plants
April 12, 10-11 a.m., $20/person
Local pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Caudill will discuss the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for children as well as adults.
Salsa and bachata lessons
April 26, 10-11 a.m., $20/person
Roger Wilson will offer Salsa and Bachata lessons, offering the opportunity to learn classic Latin rhythms.
Forsyth Farmers’ Market’s popular Youth Booth will rotate with the Fresh Perspectives Series, offering free programming for students on the first and third Saturdays of each month. One of the market’s signature educational initiatives, the Youth Booth is designed to help children gain an understanding of the local food system and expand their palates through kid-friendly recipe demonstrations, nutritious snacks, interactive games and creative art projects.
