EDIBLE HORTICULTURE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 10 AM–2 PM

Fernwood invites you to enliven your garden, along with your taste buds, at our Edible Horticulture event! Hear from local chefs, farmers, and gardeners influenced and inspired by the community and crops growing in our region.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by The Grateful Pie Company and visit our exhibitors hall featuring a handpicked selection of local green businesses showcasing their knowledge, products, and services.

SCHEDULE:

9:30AM ---------------------------------------

Doors open! - Please enter through Fernwood’s Visitors Center

10AM -----------------------------------------

Brittney Rigterink - Owner of Terra Queen Farm & Loafing with Brittney - Saint Joseph, MI

Hear how a lifelong obsession with farming, food, and creating community grew into a regenerative organic farm and micro-bakery focusing on sourdough and local, organic grains.

11AM ------------------------------------------

Thrijani Kantareddy - Owner and Chef at KT’s Rasoi Indian Cuisine - Saint Joseph, MI

Learn how KT's Rasoi was brought to life and how it serves the community by offering a one-of-a-kind experience featuring fresh ingredients and authentic Indian flavors.

12PM  -----------------------------------------

Lunch - Provided by The Grateful Pie Company

1PM  ------------------------------------------

Michael Pound - Chair of Michiana Vegfest - South Bend, IN

Discover Micheal Pound’s journey to veganism and how Michiana Vegfest aims to educate and inspire everyone about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle—protecting the planet, promoting health, and showing compassion for animals.

Audience: Teens-adults 

Cost: $60 ($48 members) - Please register by February 16