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Taking place at the Dorchester Library, a local farmer is helping Tantramar residents get a head start on the growing season with a hands-on gardening session this week.
Tessa Kautzman of Willow Farm will lead a “Getting Ready to Garden” talk and Q-and-A on Thursday, April 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., offering practical advice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Kautzman wants the experience to be accessible for everyone.
“The point is to just make it accessible. The bulk is going to be a Q&A, troubleshooting, talking through anything anyone wants to talk through.”
She says you’ll feel at home no matter your experience level.
“It’s meant to be for beginners who are just starting out or who have never gardened before but might want to try it out.”
The session is designed to help participants prepare for planting season, with tips tailored to local conditions in southeastern New Brunswick. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions, with time set aside for discussion and troubleshooting.
Willow Farm is a small-scale local operation known for producing fresh vegetables and other farm goods for the community. Like many farms in the region, it plays a role in supporting local food access while navigating rising costs tied to fuel, supplies and transportation.
Interest in home gardening has grown in recent years, according to national trends reported during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside rising food prices.
Organizers say the event is intended to support both new and experienced gardeners as the region transitions into spring.
