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Farm Fridays: Garden Talk & Demo Series: Free Community Gardening Talks at Smith’s Farm Market


  • Smith's Nursery 443 Sanders Road Benson, NC 27504 USA (map)

🌱 Farm Fridays: Garden Talk & Demo Series

Free Community Gardening Talks at Smith’s Farm Market

Join us on Friday afternoons for our brand new Farm Fridays — a free, hands-on gardening talk and demo series designed to help you grow with confidence this season.

Whether you're brand new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, these relaxed and informative sessions will give you practical knowledge you can use right away.

📅 Friday, March 20th at 5 PM

Raised Bed Gardening Demo

Thinking about building a raised bed? We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started.

We’ll cover:

  • Why raised beds are beneficial

  • What materials you need

  • Soil recommendations

  • Bed size and placement

  • What to plant and when

We’ll also do a live demo and answer your questions so you can feel confident starting your own raised bed garden.

📅 Friday, March 27th at 5 PM

Composting Made Simple

Turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden gold.

In this session, we’ll talk about:

  • What you can and can’t compost

  • Different composting methods

  • How to build or buy a compost system

  • How to use finished compost in your garden

Composting doesn’t have to be complicated — we’ll show you how easy it can be.

🌿 Details

  • Free to attend

  • No registration required

  • Held at Smith’s Farm Market

  • Great for beginner and intermediate gardeners

Come a little early, grab a coffee or treat, and get ready to dig into gardening season with us. Spring is almost here, and we’re excited to grow with you.