MANSFIELD — The public is invited to participate in the 13th annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit: “Planting for the Future.”
This event will take place on Thursday, March 14 at Kingwood Center Gardens. Doors open at 5 p.m.
This FREE event promises an enlightening evening with presentations by Daniel Neef of Green Patch Garden Organics and Seth Meehan of High Desert Gardens.
Neef will delve into the world of heirloom vegetables with his presentation titled “Heirloom: the Past is the Future.”
Meanwhile, Seth Meehan will share insights on “Planning a Grow Space,” covering various outdoor and indoor gardening setups.
The event will also feature food, informative sessions, vendors, door prizes, and more.
Discover how you can apply for a Community Garden grant of up to $300. Plus, there will be a free children’s program led by Judy Villard Overocker, Extension Educator, offering displays, story time, and crafts.
This event is made possible by NECIC in collaboration with partners including Kingwood Center Gardens, Richland Soil and Water, Mansfield-Richland County Public Library, Richland County Master Gardeners, and Ohio State University Extension.
About the Speakers
Daniel Neef is the co-owner of Green Patch Garden LLC, a local nursery specializing in certified organic vegetable and herb plants.
With an extensive background in Landscaping and Farm Management, Daniel’s passion for gardening traces back to his upbringing in Galion, where his family maintained a large garden annually.
Today, Daniel is dedicated to promoting heirloom vegetable varieties and sustainable agriculture practices.
Seth Meehan, along with his wife Betsy, owns High Desert Greens in Mansfield, Ohio. They operate a 5-acre property focusing on microgreens and mushrooms, grown year-round indoors.
High Desert Greens offers classes, consultations on home food production, and gardening services, emphasizing soil health through no-till methods.