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Join herbalist Melonie Sherman for a focused two-hour workshop at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga to design a workable home apothecary garden. Walk demonstration beds, learn soil and harvesting techniques, and leave with a personalized garden plan and workbook.
Join herbalist Melonie Sherman for a focused two-hour workshop at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga to design a workable home apothecary garden. Walk demonstration beds, learn soil and harvesting techniques, and leave with a personalized garden plan and workbook.
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At Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, located at 1000 E 30th Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the two-hour workshop 'Planning Your Home Apothecary Garden' transforms blank plots and patio pots into practical medicine cabinets of living plants. Led by herbalist Melonie Sherman, this hands-on class walks you through selecting herbs, understanding soil needs, and sketching a personalized garden plan you can implement at home. You'll begin with an introduction to apothecary garden design - clarifying objectives whether you want tea herbs, skincare plants, or first-aid staples - and learn how to layer sun, soil, and water to match plant needs. Walk the demonstration beds and inspect common medicinal plants such as lavender, yarrow, chamomile, and calendula; the workshop points out native pollinator-friendly species and practical companion-planting strategies. Melonie mixes practical techniques with context from her 25+ years in nonprofit leadership and recent herbalist certification, offering plant profiles and approachable medicinal uses tied to everyday wellness. A staple of the session is soil and planting technique: compost ratios, raised-bed tips for urban Chattanooga soils, and mulching strategies to extend the growing season. Participants receive a take-home workbook, links to further resources, and step-by-step notes on harvesting, drying, and processing to convert garden yields into simple remedies and skincare basics. Small-group work lets you draft a garden layout tailored to your yard, balcony, or community plot. Why this class stands out: Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga operates as an urban education farm and community hub - its demonstration beds and pollinator strips make it an ideal classroom where ecological gardening meets hands-on craft. The workshop is intentionally practical, limited to 20 participants to keep instruction personal and interactive. Practical details: check-in at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, 1000 E 30th Street; minimum age is 16. The session lasts approximately two hours and is suited to beginners through practiced gardeners who want to expand into herbal medicine-making. Plan to bring a notebook and questions; a willingness to get your hands a little dirty helps. Participants often leave with a clear planting timeline - when to sow annuals versus perennials in Chattanooga's growing season - and practical storage tips so herbs keep potency through winter. The small group setting encourages peer exchange; expect to swap seed sources, local nursery recommendations, and ideas for container apothecaries. If you're seeking a low-fuss way to add useful plants to a busy life, this workshop gives the planning tools and ecological know-how to make it happen.
easy.
2 hours.
Light physical activity: standing, walking short rows, and light potting. Suitable for most fitness levels.
Minimum age is 16; attendees under 18 should check any additional policies before registering.
Check-in is at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga • 1000 E 30th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407.
The session lasts approximately two hours, including walk-throughs of the demonstration beds and time to draft a garden plan.
No prior experience is required; the workshop is designed for beginners and experienced gardeners expanding into herbalism.
Participants receive a take-home workbook, resource links, and step-by-step notes on harvesting, drying, and processing herbs.
Please contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions.
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga functions as an urban education farm and community hub; Melonie Sherman has been a longtime leader in the farm's community education efforts and brings nonprofit leadership experience to the workshop.
The farm emphasizes sustainable practices like composting, pollinator-friendly plantings, and low-impact harvesting to protect local ecology and soil health.
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga operates a 22-acre urban farm and community center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The farm cultivates seasonal produce, sustainable flower crops, beekeeping projects, and educational programming that connects urban residents to local food systems. Crabtree Farms offers guided group tours, volunteer opportunities, and hands-on workshops covering topics such as sourdough breadmaking, kombucha brewing, herbal remedies, fire cider making, cool-season cut flowers, and introductory beekeeping. Workshops are led by local instructors and visiting experts and often include a take-home project, such as a sourdough starter, a bottle of kombucha, or a jar of herbal preparation. The Evelyn Center is an on-site rustic-modern event venue with high beam ceilings, an open layout, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The venue hosts small and large private events, and rental fees support Crabtree Farms’ mission. Volunteer groups and community participants engage in stewardship projects that support farm operations while learning about composting, organic growing practices, and seasonal planting. Group tours can be tailored by age and interest and focus on gardening, local eating, and environmental stewardship. Crabtree Farms partners with educators and community organizations to expand accessibility and learning opportunities across Chattanooga. Visitors can reserve public workshops, schedule private tours, or book the Evelyn Center online or by contacting the farm directly to confirm availability and pricing.
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