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Starting Vegetables from Seed

The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, IL

Seeding class: learn the basics of starting plants from seed. We will discuss how to choose the best tomato varieties, what products are needed for success and how to transplant beautiful plants in your garden. You don’t need a greenhouse to truly grow from seed to table in your own backyard. In this class you...

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Spring Clean Up Saturdays in April

Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL, United States

Come join us prepare the farm for planting. This is a crucial time. We need your help!! Volunteers are needed every Saturday between 10:00am and 12:00pm in April. (weather permitting)

Volunteer Workdays Mon., Wed. & Sat.

Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL, United States

May - Fall: Regular workday hours begin in May. Volunteers are needed every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9am-12pm   Check our Facebook page for change in schedule. If you are interested in more information contact us at smartfarms2@gmail.com

Organic Vegetable Plant Sale – May 11th, 2019

Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL, United States

Locally grown, Organically grown Vegetable plants for sale. Come early as our supplies are limited. Spread the word!!!   PLEASE NOTE: GOOGLE MAPS MAY NOT GET YOU DIRECTLY HERE Directions: We are just west of Good Shepherd Hospital on Hwy 22. We are the only White House on the north side of the street just...

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Composting Made Easy

The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, IL

Composting is easy if you understand the process. Come join Mindful Waste and learn the difference between Vermiculture and Hot Compost. Learn why composting is important and how you can easily do it at home! You will leave this class with the skills to compost of vermicompost at home. Class will be administered by: Jennifer...

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Organic Vegetable Plant Sale – May 18th, 2019

Smart Farm Hoop House - Good Shepherd Campus 450 West Highway 22, Barrington, IL, United States

Locally grown, Organically grown Vegetable plants for sale. Come early as our supplies are limited. Spread the word!!!   PLEASE NOTE: GOOGLE MAPS MAY NOT GET YOU DIRECTLY HERE Directions: We are just west of Good Shepherd Hospital on Hwy 22. We are the only White House on the north side of the street just...

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Organic Pest Management – Cancelled

The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, IL

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Please contact us if you have any questions. Organic pest controls: bugs happen in every garden and there are ways to control them without using harmful chemicals on your food. We will show you a few of our favorites that are easy to use and are sold in local stores...

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Totally Tomatoes

The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, IL

Tomato: tomatoes are easy to grow but using a few tricks they can be even more prolific! We will discuss pruning, trellising plus pest and disease control. We will also talk about how to choose the best variety for your garden. Nothing is better then a homegrown tomato! Class will be administered by: Emily Zack...

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Smart Farm to Table Dinner – SOLD OUT!

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Main Entrance 450 W IL Rte 22, Barrington, IL, United States

Connecting Farm, Food and Community Join us for an evening of great local food, drinks, and music. Saturday, September 14, 2019 Cocktails and Appetizers - 5:30pm Dinner - 6:30pm   Featuring Chefs who Share our Passion for Local Food: Chef Zak Dolezal, Dukes Alehouse, Crystal Lake Alina & Jerry Jaskowiak, Pine Food Company,  Barrington, IL...

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Incredible Edibles: A Native Plant Class

The Smart Farm Learning Center 490 W IL Hwy 22, Lake Barrington, IL

We are excited to have Naturalist, Navraaz Basati host a 2 hour adventure in edible plant exploration! This class will help you create a multifaceted relationship with native and local plants to support your specific health needs on many levels. During this class you will learn the basics of how to: Identify edible native plants and...

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