SWWAG 2023

The Pawpaw is an amazing native tropical fruit that produces prolifically in our region with little to no pest and disease pressure. Come learn how to propagate pawpaws via grafting in this intermediate-level workshop at the POP Learning Orchard and Nursery at 4100 Woodland Ave. Instructor: The Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!    

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow and to protect your garden from pests. A beginner to intermediate level course! Instructor: Tish Golafaie Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!    

Learn about different natural pest management methods for your garden! Please note that this intermediate-level workshop takes place at Chop Karabots Garden at 48th and Market Streets. Instructor: Carly Freedman, Program Coordinator for Community Garden and Food Sustainability at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Philadelphia has a rich history of community-led agriculture. Let’s learn together about the tradition of land-based movements in our city. Located at Neighborhood Food Farm (608 N 53rd St). Led by Alexis Wiley (intermediate)   Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

You will be taken through the step-by-step process of processing elderberries, to create an elderberry syrup and/or tincture. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of AfroDiasporic Herbalism practices, skills in harvesting and processing elderberries, and a delicious elderberry preparation to enjoy at home. Located at Mill Creek Farms (4901 Brown St.) Led by Yaya Vallis from Philly Herb Hub.    Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!  

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your fall garden in this free, beginner-level workshop. We will also cover fall maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

An introduction to using raw herbs in foods, as well as other methods of introducing highly nutritious foods/herbs grown into everyday cooking. Let’s get comfortable exploring what you grow and expanding what you eat! Led by Tish Golafaie (beginner-intermediate)   Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed! This beginner-level workshop is led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds.   Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Learn about food fermentation and preservation methods, how to make kimchi at home, and the cultural significance of fermentation. This beginner-level workshop will be held at our annual Harvest Fest down at Sankofa Community Farm. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the free SWWAG (Southwest and West Agriculture Network) workshop series!

Pots and containers can be a simple way to increase our growing space. For many of us in urban spaces, growing perennial plants in pots can provide a source of fresh culinary essentials in small outdoor spaces. They add beauty and life to the spaces we spend our time. We’ll discuss plant selections, soil mixes, maintenance, and seasonal care for potted perennial fruits and herbs. Led by Corrie and Caro from the Philly Orchard Project. (beginner-level), as part of our annual HarvestFest programming. We hope you’ll stay for the rest of the free festivities. Click here to see more upcoming