Growing Places Indy

Workshop 5: Extending Your Season And Composting
2021-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: April 10- Sept. 11
Where: 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Growing Places Indy is offering monthly hands-on workshops for beginning home gardeners! Learn various gardening tips and techniques through our in-person workshops, which will be held every second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN.
We will share tips on growing fall crops, weather control, ways to extend the season, and composting in this workshop. Sign up now to attend!

Workshop 4: Garden Harvest and Storage
2021-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: April 10- Sept. 11
Where: 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Growing Places Indy is offering monthly hands-on workshops for beginning home gardeners! Learn various gardening tips and techniques through our in-person workshops, which will be held every second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN.
For this workshop, we will discuss harvesting techniques, food safety, and tips on making the most of your garden’s harvest. Sign up now to attend!

Indy Night Market
2021-06-19 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Pan Am Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
When: June 19, 2021
Where: Pan Am Plaza at 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46225
The Indy Night Market is a three-part night food festival event that will kick off June 19, 2021, from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Pan Am Plaza downtown! In celebration of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the U.S., the event will highlight African American cuisine and culture through local Black artists, entrepreneurs, farmers, and restaurants!
To learn more about the event or apply to be a vendor, see the website below.

Workshop 3: Pruning and Trellising Crops
2021-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
When: April 10- Sept. 11
Where: 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Growing Places Indy is offering monthly hands-on workshops for beginning home gardeners! Learn various gardening tips and techniques through our in-person workshops, which will be held every second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN.
In this workshop, learn to train your crops for healthy plants with good yields. Sign up now to attend!

Growing Places Indy Summer Farm Stand - Saturdays
2021-06-05 10:00 - 2021-10-30 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., from June – October
Where: White River State Park at 801 W. Washington St.
This year, we are excited to host our Farm Stand two days a week at our farm located at the Boner Fitness & Learning Center located at the Chase Legacy Building on the historic Arsenal Technical High School campus.
Shop our locally grown produce at an affordable price, and other farmers market finds that include bread, honey, eggs, flowers, and much more! To increase access to fresh, local foods for all, we are offering 50% off all fruits and vegetables for SNAP recipients.
We encourage area residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly grocery items.

IndyGo Food in Transit
2021-06-02 14:00 - 2021-09-01 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
When: Every Wednesday, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., June 2, 2021, through September 1, 2021
Where: Julia Carson IndyGo Transit Center (201 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204)
The Food in Transit program with IndyGo returns June 2, 2021, and runs every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. until September 1, 2021. The farm stand will be at the IndyGo Transit Center, at 201 E. Washington St.
Food in Transit is a farm stand that offers fresh, affordable, and locally grown produce to transit riders. Each week, the farm stand will provide local vegetables with affordably priced bundles of $5 or $10. Cash, SNAP, EBT, credit, and debit are all accepted forms of payment. SNAP recipients receive a 50% discount on orders up to $10.

Growing Places Indy Summer Farm Stand - Thursdays
2021-06-01 16:00 - 2021-10-28 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., from June – October
Where: Growing Places Indy farm at 727 N. Oriental St.
This year, we are excited to host our Farm Stand two days a week at our farm located at the Boner Fitness & Learning Center located at the Chase Legacy Building on the historic Arsenal Technical High School campus.
Shop our locally grown produce at an affordable price, and other farmers market finds that include bread, honey, eggs, flowers, and much more! To increase access to fresh, local foods for all, we are offering 50% off all fruits and vegetables for SNAP recipients.
We encourage area residents and their families to make this a regular stop for their weekly grocery items.

Workshop 2: Pest and Disease Control
2021-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: April 10- Sept. 11
Where: 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Growing Places Indy is offering monthly hands-on workshops for beginning home gardeners! Learn various gardening tips and techniques through our in-person workshops, which will be held every second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN.
For this workshop, we will discuss the most common garden pests and diseases, and DIY solutions for the prevention of damage to your garden. Sign up now to attend!

Monon V.S. Everybody
2021-05-01 05:00 - 2021-05-31 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021
The Monon Track Club is hosting an FKT, or “Fastest Known Time,” trail run starting from Downtown Indianapolis to Sheridan with proceeds going toward Growing Places Indy! The event begins May 1, 2021, until May 31, 2021.
The Monon Track club created posters to track each runner’s progress, which can be printed and picked up at Athletix Annex in Nora, 1300 E. 86th St from April 30 to May 6. Although the purchase of a poster is not necessary, a portion of each poster sale will benefit Growing Places Indy! See the website below to learn more!

Workshop 1: Getting Started
2021-04-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
When: April 10- Sept. 11
Where: 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Growing Places Indy is offering monthly hands-on workshops for beginning home gardeners! Learn various gardening tips and techniques through our in-person workshops, which will be held every second Saturday of each month at 1 p.m at 727 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis, IN. The first workshop has been rescheduled to April 24.
In this workshop, learn the basics of starting your garden at home, from soil preparation to planting, watering, and maintenance. Sign up now to attend!

Community Days at Harvest with Newfields
2020-10-17 11:00 - 2020-10-18 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
Come visit Growing Places Indy’s booth for seed packets, coloring pages, and so much more during the Community Days on October 17 and 18!
Harvest is back at Newfields for a month-long outdoor celebration experience. Harvest begins Oct. 2 and continues through Oct. 25, featuring two components: Harvest Days and Harvest Nights.
Harvest nights take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and include a stroll down a path tucked away in the woods on Newfields’ campus. This trail follows a winding route filled with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins. Guests will travel through the woods, over the fog-laden Interurban Bridge and past the Tanner Orchard scattered with scarecrows, ending with a grand finale at Mischief Manor, a virtual party projected onto the historic Lilly House.
Harvest days will be included with general admission to Newfields Tuesdays through Sundays in October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take in the fall colors and crisp air as you appreciate over 10,000 Indiana-grown pumpkins and gourds on display throughout campus. Weekend highlights include:
October 3 & 4: Apples, Family & Fun
October 10 & 11: Beer Fest
October 17 & 18: Community Days
October 24 & 25: If You’ve Got It, Haunt It!
Growing Places Indy will have a booth at Harvest during the Community Days events on October 17 and 18. Learn from local growers and purchase fresh produce! Growing Places Indy’s booth will feature seed packets, informational coloring pages, and much more!
Harvest Nights Tickets: Tickets prices are: Public Adults $25, Member Adults $20, Public Youth $17, Member Youth $12, free for children five and under. Tickets will be available every half hour from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. In compliance with State and local mandates, advanced ticket reservations are required.
Harvest Days Tickets: Tickets are included in General Admission to Newfields and free for members. Harvest Days is open during all regular Newfields hours. In compliance with State and local mandates, advanced ticket reservations are required, and tickets are available every half hour.

Yoga at the Farm Stand
2020-07-16 17:30 - 2020-09-03 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Growing Places Indy, 727 N Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
July 16 through September 3
Farm Stand, 727 N. Oriental Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Join us for yoga every Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30 during our Summer Farm Stand! Our yoga classes are FREE and structured for yoga beginners, so anyone can join in and enjoy. We host yoga on the covered stage behind our farm stand, but classes may be relocated to the grassy area behind the Boner Fitness and Learning Center if class sizes are large.
We require participants to bring their own mats and socially distance during yoga classes.
Our class is free, but we appreciate donations!

IndyGo Food in Transit Farm Stand
2020-07-01 14:00 - 2020-09-30 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Every Wednesday from July 1 – September 30, 2 – 5 PM
Located at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center
Hosted in partnership with IndyGo
The Food in Transit farm stand returns for its third year on July 1, 2020. Food in Transit is available every Wednesday between July 1 and the end of October, from 2 -5 p.m. at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center.
The farm stand will provide a wide variety of fresh, local vegetables each week, with affordably priced bundles of $5 or $10. The vegetables will be pre-bundled and wrapped for safety and convenience. Cash, SNAP, EBT, credit, and debit are all accepted forms of payment, and we offer a 50% discount on orders up to $10 for SNAP recipients.
In the event of inclement weather, the farm stand will be held inside the Carson Transit Center, with the capacity limited to promote social distancing.

Online Gardening Workshop
2020-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Date: June 6, 2020
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: $5
Join us on Saturday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. for our companion planting, succession planting, and crop rotations workshop! During this workshop, you’ll learn to improve the functionality of your home garden by learning techniques that use less space and water, maximize yields, stay in production longer, and improve fertility.
This workshop covers the basics, so it’s perfect for those with beginner to moderate gardening knowledge.
Register now!

Organic Gardening Pest Control Workshop
2020-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
In this online workshop, you will learn about organic methods to improve the health of your garden and to attract beneficial insects while also identifying some of the “bad” insect pests. Learn how to determine if plants are diseased or plagued by pests invading your garden.

Online By-Donation Yoga
2020-04-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
We’re partnering with Growing Places Indy Winter Farmer’s Market to offer an online yoga class on Saturday at 10 am. For the last 12 years, Growing Places Indy Winter Farmers Market has served an essential function as a vital source of fresh fruits, vegetables, and food staples for our community. At our market, we want to make healthy, farm-fresh foods more affordable by offering a Triple SNAP match program. All donations will directly support our Triple-SNAP Match program to help triple SNAP recipients dollars at the market, making local healthy, farm-fresh foods more affordable and accessible for everyone.
We’d love to have you join us. Register below to save your spot and get the access link!

Getting Started: Soil and Seeds (Online)
2020-04-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Join us for our first virtual workshop! There’s no better time than now to grow your own food. If you’re new to gardening or looking to brush up on the basics of planting, this class is for you. We’ll cover soil health, testing, amendments, and microbiology. Then we’ll touch on bed options, tilling, plant spacing, and starting seeds.
Details: The class will be live online via Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a link on how to join the class.
Cost: The cost of the class is free, but donations are appreciated.
Register: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZEtc-CorzsrRUxqh3S8ctrm7sC9g-N3zg

Dig IN + Urban Farm Tour + Yoga in the Garden with Growing Places Indy
2015-11-17 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | White River State Park, Wishard Slow Food Garden, 801 W Washington St , Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Already have a ticket to Dig IN? Not attending? You can still enjoy a guided tour of the Wishard Slow Food Garden as well as a session of Yoga in the Garden! Suggested donation to enjoy both is $15. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Wishard Slow Food Garden in action. Tour times: 10:15-11 a.m., 12:15-1 p.m., 2:15-3 p.m. With your donation you can attend any one of these tour times. Enjoy an all-levels Yoga in the Garden class. Bring your own mat, or practice on the grass. No previous yoga experience necessary. Session times: 11 a.m.-11:50 a.m., 1-1:50 p.m., 3-3:50 p.m. With your donation you can attend any one of these sessions of Yoga in the Garden. Yoga in the Garden is also supported by sponsorship from Invoke Studio (www.invokestudio.com).
