Workshop Overview:

Join us for a one-day Low Maintenance Composting Workshop, designed to help you discover the best composting techniques and styles that suit your lifestyle. Whether you have a busy schedule, limited space, or just want an easy way to compost, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to create beautiful, microbe-dense compost with minimal effort.

Track 3: Low Maintenance

Date & Time: Saturday, November 16th; 10:30 am -12:30 pm

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to Composting: Understand the basics of composting and its benefits for your garden and the environment.

• Composting Techniques: Explore various low-maintenance composting methods, including cold composting, vermicomposting, and bokashi.

• System Selection: Learn how to analyze and determine the best composting system for your needs and lifestyle.

• Compost Creation: Discover how to create nutrient-rich compost that is teeming with beneficial microbes, without a lot of work.

• Maintenance Tips: Gain insights into simple maintenance practices to ensure your composting system runs smoothly.

Workshop Highlights:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced composters who will share their knowledge and tips for effortless composting.

• Practical Demonstrations: See various composting techniques in action and understand how they work.

• Personalized Guidance: Receive advice on selecting and setting up the best composting system for your individual circumstances.

• Sustainable Practices: Adopt eco-friendly composting methods that reduce waste and enrich your garden soil.

Discover how easy composting can be and find the perfect system to fit your lifestyle. Register today for the Low Maintenance Composting Workshop and start creating your own effortless, nutrient-rich compost!

Made possible in part by funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program, the goal of the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub is to support food waste public education and engagement, and build capacity for community-scale composting.

Come meet and hang out with fellow community members through a delicious potluck and local artist displays. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, and neighbors and a dish or drinks to share!

Also, to reduce waste, please considering bringing a plate and silverware.

No sign up required!

If you are a local artist and want to display and sell your art (especially as holiday gifts), please email us at team@garden2tablesv.org. All are welcome!

Come meet and hang out with fellow community members through a delicious potluck and local artist displays. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, and neighbors and a dish or drinks to share!

Also, to reduce waste, please considering bringing a plate and silverware.

If you are a local artist and want to display and sell your art, please email us at team@garden2tablesv.org. A;; are welcome!

No sign up required!

Are you ready to get your hands dirty while learning about how you can make a big impact at home? Join us at the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub for our first Workshop, where we’ll talk about food waste prevention from the farm to the home, and then we’ll dive right into our hands-on activities, exploring different methods of composting and what works best for you!

Have you been thinking of getting into composting but are unsure of where to start? Have you tried home composting and something went wrong? We will address this and troubleshooting your compost pile during our multi-class workshop series!

In Track 1, you’ll learn all about Hot Composting over three classes.

• 3 Saturday sessions; 10/19, 10/26, 11/2

In Track 2, we’ll provide knowledge and the materials to start a Vermicomposting bin!

• 2 Saturday sessions; 10/19 and 11/2

And in Track 3, we will talk about all of the low maintenance composting methods

• 1 Saturday session; 11/16

Composting is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce our trash, address climate change, and build healthy soil (US EPA).

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage with your community and contribute to a greener future. Sign up to join our first cohort. Let's turn waste into wealth, together!

**This program is possible thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program!

About Garden to Table Silicon Valley

Garden to Table SV is a volunteer-run urban farm in downtown San Jose. We offer educational experiences and programs on how people can grow their own food. All of the produce is grown by the community and given to volunteers, program participants, and community members in need. All of our programming is accessible, if not free. Join us as we open our brand new Community Compost Hub this August, 2024! To learn more, email us at projects@garden2tablesv.org.

Workshop Overview:

Join us for a one-day Low Maintenance Composting Workshop, designed to help you discover the best composting techniques and styles that suit your lifestyle. Whether you have a busy schedule, limited space, or just want an easy way to compost, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to create beautiful, microbe-dense compost with minimal effort.

Track 3: Low Maintenance

Date & Time: Saturday, September 28th ; 10:30 am -12:30 pm

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to Composting: Understand the basics of composting and its benefits for your garden and the environment.

• Composting Techniques: Explore various low-maintenance composting methods, including cold composting, vermicomposting, and bokashi.

• System Selection: Learn how to analyze and determine the best composting system for your needs and lifestyle.

• Compost Creation: Discover how to create nutrient-rich compost that is teeming with beneficial microbes, without a lot of work.

• Maintenance Tips: Gain insights into simple maintenance practices to ensure your composting system runs smoothly.

Workshop Highlights:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced composters who will share their knowledge and tips for effortless composting.

• Practical Demonstrations: See various composting techniques in action and understand how they work.

• Personalized Guidance: Receive advice on selecting and setting up the best composting system for your individual circumstances.

• Sustainable Practices: Adopt eco-friendly composting methods that reduce waste and enrich your garden soil.

Discover how easy composting can be and find the perfect system to fit your lifestyle. Register today for the Low Maintenance Composting Workshop and start creating your own effortless, nutrient-rich compost!

Made possible in part by funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program, the goal of the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub is to support food waste public education and engagement, and build capacity for community-scale composting.

Have you ever wanted to milk a goat? Join us for a one-hour interactive demonstration with the herd from Hidden Crest Ranch. Learn about goat care, milking, and all the incredible uses for goat milk.

Date & Time: Saturday, September 28th ; 9:30-10:30

What You Will Learn:

• Goat Care

• Goat Behavior

• Milking and Proper Technique

• Uses for Goat Milk & Products

Demonstration Highlights:

• Pet a goat!

• Milk a goat!

• Goat Selfies

Hidden Crest Ranch is a local family-run goat operation. Peggy, in partnership with her children, Anna and Joe, take pride in their herd and teaching Agricultural Education for Bay Area Youth. We have been very fortunate to have their herd visit us for Summer Camp and volunteer days. All money donated from this worskhop will directly benefit Hidden Crest Ranch.

Interested in growing a fall garden? Come pick up an array for cool season vegetable seedling (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, etc) to plant in your garden at home. Whether this is your first time gardening or you are a pro, our team members will be present to answer any questions. We will be able to share helpful tips and tricks for growing in the ground or in small containers on your balcony.

We are a non-profit farm run by and for the community. We want everyone to have access and resources to growing their own beautiful and nourish gardens. We ask that participants make a donation to the farm based on what they can afford. Typical donations range from $25-50, but any amount is accepted. We look forward to having you join us in the wonder of gardening this fall. 

Interested in growing a fall garden? Come pick up an array for cool season vegetable seedling (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, etc) to plant in your garden at home. Whether this is your first time gardening or you are a pro, our team members will be present to answer any questions. We will be able to share helpful tips and tricks for growing in the ground or in small containers on your balcony.

We are a non-profit farm run by and for the community. We want everyone to have access and resources to growing their own beautiful and nourish gardens. We ask that participants make a donation to the farm based on what they can afford. Typical donations range from $25-50, but any amount is accepted. We look forward to having you join us in the wonder of gardening this fall. 

Workshop Overview:

Join us for an engaging Vermicomposting Workshop at the farm, designed to teach you how to build and maintain a thriving vermicomposting system. This workshop consists of two hands-on classes where you will gain the knowledge and resources needed to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost using worms.

Track 1: Vermicomposting

Create Your Own Worm Composting System!

Class #1: Saturday 9/7; 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Class #2: Saturday 9/21; 10:30 am-12:30 pm

What You Will Learn:

• Building Your Vermicomposting Bin: Learn how to construct a compact and efficient worm composting bin, perfect for small spaces and apartment living.

• Maintaining Your System: Understand the essentials of maintaining a healthy vermicomposting system, including feeding, moisture control, and harvesting the compost.

• Worm Care: Discover how to care for your worms, including the best types of worms for composting and how to create an optimal environment for them to thrive.

• Composting Basics: Gain insight into the composting process and the benefits of using vermicompost for your plants.

Workshop Highlights:

• Hands-On Experience: Build your own worm composting bin during the class and take it home, complete with worms.

• Expert Guidance: Receive instruction from experienced vermicomposting enthusiasts who will share valuable tips and best practices.

• Knowledge Sharing: Engage with fellow participants, exchanging ideas and resources to support your composting journey.

• Space-Saving Solution: Learn a composting method that is ideal for those with limited space, making it perfect for apartment dwellers.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to transform your kitchen scraps into beautiful compost, even in small spaces. Register today and start your vermicomposting adventure!

Made possible in part by funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program, the goal of the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub is to support food waste public education and engagement, and build capacity for community-scale composting.

Are you ready to get your hands dirty while learning about how you can make a big impact at home? Join us at the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub for our first Workshop, where we’ll talk about food waste prevention from the farm to the home, and then we’ll dive right into our hands-on activities, exploring different methods of composting and what works best for you!

Have you been thinking of getting into composting but are unsure of where to start? Have you tried home composting and something went wrong? We will address this and troubleshooting your compost pile during our multi-class workshop series!

In Track 1, you’ll learn all about Hot Composting over three classes.

• 3 Saturday sessions; 9/7, 9/14, 9/21

In Track 2, we’ll provide knowledge and the materials to start a Vermicomposting bin!

• (2 Saturday sessions; 9/7, 9/21)

And in Track 3, we will talk about all of the low maintenance composting methods

• (1 Saturday session; 9/28)

Composting is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce our trash, address climate change, and build healthy soil (US EPA).

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage with your community and contribute to a greener future. Sign up to join our first cohort. Let's turn waste into wealth, together!

**This program is possible thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program!

About Garden to Table Silicon Valley

Garden to Table SV is a volunteer-run urban farm in downtown San Jose. We offer educational experiences and programs on how people can grow their own food. All of the produce is grown by the community and given to volunteers, program participants, and community members in need. All of our programming is accessible, if not free. Join us as we open our brand new Community Compost Hub this August, 2024! To learn more, email us at projects@garden2tablesv.org.

Growing herbs is a wonderful way to add flavor to your cooking. Our climate is perfect for growing an amazing selection of annual and perennial herbs.

Please join us at Garden to Table Silicon Valley on Saturday, August 17th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a talk about growing culinary herbs. In partnership with UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County, learn how to sow, propagate, plant, care for, and harvest a delicious variety of flavorful herbs.

Some of our favorite vegetables can be grown and thrive in the cool months of fall and winter. Come learn how to plan for a fall and winter garden that may extend your growing season through the spring! Please join us on Saturday, July 27th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a talk about cool season gardening. In partnership with the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County, learn how to sow, plant, care for, and harvest a green and bountiful cool season garden.

Be sure to sign up for our Grow at Home seedling distribution events on Saturday, Sept 7th between 11 am -1 pm or Wednesday, Sept 11th between 4-5:30 pm. We will be offering seedlings to plant at home in your garden.

Bring your little ones to explore our urban farm in San Jose. All kiddos (0-5 years old) are invited to enjoy an hour outside with our chickens, worms, flowers, and plants. This event will be a informal gathering of families who are intersted in connecting their babies with nature and other families.

Please share this event with others in your network. Learn more about Garden to Table Silicon Valley at www.garden2tablesv.org 🌱

We are a non-profit organizations! Our events are made possible by the generous donations of our commnuity and program participants. We ask that you make a donation (of any amount) to participate in the play date at the farm activity. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Often our summer gardens are plagued by pests and diseases. Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.

In partnership with the Santa Clara County Master Gardeners, please join us at Garden to Table Silicon Valley on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a talk about IPM. We’ll discuss techniques to use at home to keep your garden thriving!

Come learn how to build with Cob! Cob is a natural building material made from subsoil, water, and other fibrous organic materials. We will be partnering with a local organization to install a beautiful bench at the farm. Join us for this hands-on learning experience with expert builders. 

Sign up to participate on 

Saturday, May 25th from 10 am -12 pm OR 1 -3 pm

Note, participation in this workshop can count toward service hours.

What could be more flavorful than a bountiful harvest of ripe, delicious peppers from your garden? 

Whether you prefer sweet or spicy peppers or anything in between, there is a variety that will work for you. Learn how to select, plant, care for, and harvest them. You can look forward to a flavorful summer!

Please join us at the farm on Saturday, May 25th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a talk about growing peppers.

Come learn how to build with Cob! Cob is a natural building material made from subsoil, water, and other fibrous organic materials. We will be partnering with a local organization to instal a beautiful bench at the farm. Join us for this hands-on learning experience with expert builders. 

Sign up to participate on 

Saturday, May 25th from 10 am -12 pm OR 1 -3 pm

Note, participation in this workshop can count toward service hours.

Learn about the benefits of replacing sugary drinks with refreshing, herbal concontions and take home some plants and recipes to share with friends! 

Family friends - all ages welcome. 

Recommended donations on a scale ranging $10-25 per person. All donations are used to help host these workshops and maintain the community farm.

Join us at the farm for this series on growing a bountiful summer garden at home 🌱☀️

We will start by selecting your plants to take home!! Then, stay for a workshop on how to plant and care for your new seedlings, how to manage growing in the ground or in containers, and how to deal with pests and diseases throughout the summer. We’ll give you all the information you need for a successful summer garden!

We are a non-profit education farm. All donations are used to provide educational expereinces for the comnuity and maintain the farm. We ask that you donate $25-$50 (or as much as you are able to given circumstances) to participate in this program. The workshop is optional and seedlings pick up will follow the workshop!

Bring your little ones to explore our urban farm in San Jose. All kiddos (0-3 years old) are invited to enjoy an hour outside with our chickens, worms, flowers, and plants. This event will be a informal gathering of families who are intersted in connecting their babies with nauture and other families.

Please share this FREE event with others in your network. If sign ups are full, please send us an email to sign up at team@garden2tablesv.org.