CEI Nourishing Gardens

09/12/2026

🌱👀 Did anyone else spot Nancy Lawson in this?!

We’re pretty excited to see One Nation Under Sod, a new documentary digging into America’s complicated love affair with the lawn and what happens when we start rethinking what belongs in our yards.

And if you’re a native plant/wildlife gardening fan, keep your eyes peeled… We spotted Nancy Lawson, The Humane Gardener, in the video! 🐝🦋🌿

The film explores the people who love their lawns, the people ripping them out, and everyone in between, and asks a fascinating question:

What do our yards say about us?

We’re here for a documentary that gets people thinking about lawns, native plants, wildlife, and the possibility of making our little patches of land work a little harder for nature. 🌎💚

Now the important question: What would you rather have a perfect lawn or a yard full of life? 👇

America built a religion around the lawn. One Nation Under Sod is a feature documentary about the true believers, the heretics, and the question we somehow never think to ask.

05/12/2026

🌱✨ Dreaming of a beautiful food garden but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! ✨🌱
Join the Nourishing Gardens Food Gardening Made Simple cohort and learn how to build your dream garden on a budget! Join as a one-day workshop to learn practical, affordable ways to create quality raised beds, or join the full experience to gain the skills and confidence to grow your own food from the ground up.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to level up your garden space, this class is designed to make gardening feel simple, doable, and FUN.
🌿 What’s included:
✔️ Classroom learning session
✔️ Hands-on experience building garden beds
✔️ Guidance on tools, materials, and techniques
✔️ Lunch break at beautiful Freetown Farm
✔️ Take-home instructions to keep the momentum going
📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come learn, build, connect with our community, and leave inspired to create your own thriving garden space at home. 🌻

Time is running out, so grab your spot today! tinyurl.com/nourishinggardens

Learn how to transform your lawn into a food garden that sustains you and nature!

04/14/2026

Now is an amazing time to join our garden community! Each month, we get together to share garden progress and challenges, enjoy expert presentations, and make garden plans for the month ahead.

We are THRILLED to be hosting expert presenter Mike Raupp, Ph.D. (The Bug Guy!) and Paula Shrewsbury, Ph.D. from the University of Maryland to learn about common garden pests and Integrated Pest Management techniques in May.

But the fun doesn't end there - in June we will meet at Robinson Nature Center to learn the secrets behind their swoonworthy native plant gardens and get hands on in the soil.

Sign up before Tuesday, April 21, and you will have the opportunity to join us to learn about proper tree planting and care (hint* many professional landscapers don't know this!), get your FREE planting kit, and give back for arbor day by planting a tree here at Freetown Farm!

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04/04/2026

🌱 Want to grow your own food?

Nourishing Gardens Presents: Food Gardening Made Simple
📅 Saturdays, May 9 – June 6 | 10–3

Grow Food. Cultivate Community. Protect the Planet.

NEW! Add the 5-week Beyond The Garden Bed session as an add on (a $95 discount!), offered Saturday, September 5th through Saturday, October 3rd, when topics such as permaculture design, native gardening, gardening with wildlife, and food systems align best with the time of year.

👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/NourishingGardens

Learn how to transform your lawn into a food garden that sustains you and nature!