ABOUT BLACKSMITH FARMS
🌿Grow Healthy Gardens Together
At Blacksmith Farms, we empower families and gardeners with practical Square Foot Gardening techniques that make growing fresh, organic vegetables simple, productive, and enjoyable. Through our hands-on seminars, you’ll learn sustainable methods that maximize harvests while saving space, time, and effort.
🌿 Grow More. Waste Less. Harvest Better.
Attend our seminars to learn how to increase your harvest while saving MONEY, TIME, and RESOURCES!
🌿 WHY CHOOSE US?
Learn practical gardening techniques that help you grow more food with less effort.
🌱 Organic Growing
Grow fresh, chemical-free vegetables using natural and sustainable gardening methods.
📐 Square Foot Gardening
Maximize your harvest in small spaces with the proven Square Foot Gardening system.
👨🌾 Expert Guidance
Hands-on seminars led by experienced instructors who make learning easy.
🌿 Sustainable Living
Save water, reduce waste, and grow healthy food while protecting the environment.
Ready to start your gardening journey?
Join our next Square Foot Gardening seminar and learn practical techniques to grow more food with less space, time, and effort.
Choose the Perfect Gardening Seminar for You
🌿 OUR GARDENING SEMINARS
Whether you’re just starting your gardening journey or ready to master advanced techniques, we have a seminar designed for you.
HALF-DAY SEMINAR
March – November
The half-day seminar is the best staring place for success in Square Foot Gardening at home. It teaches the whole 12 step cycle of gardening, addressing
✅ Take Home Garden Map
🌱 Learn What to Plant
💧 Watering Techniques
📅 March – November
⏱ Duration: Half day 4 Hours
👨👩👧 Perfect for Beginners
WHOLE-DAY SEMINAR
March – November
The whole-day seminar adds additional topics to the 12-step cycle such as: Composting, Vertical Growing,
✅ Take Home Garden Map
🌱 Learn What to Plant
💧 Watering Techniques
📅 March – November
⏱ Duration: Whole day 7 Hours
👨👩👧 Deep Learning long term success
🌿 What people are saying?
Trusted by hundreds of families who enjoy fresh, naturally grown produce every week.
Otto Reid“Amazing quality and care. I love all your products.”
Springfield, IL
Otto Reid“Amazing quality and care. I love all your products.”
Springfield, IL
Otto Reid“Amazing quality and care. I love all your products.”
Springfield, IL
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our Square Foot Gardening seminars, registration, and what you can expect when you attend.
Can I really start and be successful after these seminars?
If participants follow the 12-Step Cycle they will have successful harvests. We have found that when participants alter the method, results are not as successful as they could be. This method has been used for over 40 years in over 80 countries around the world. It works!
How much will I learn in the seminars?
You will leave the seminars ready to plant and be successful in harvest with a written plan. We only host up to 15 participants per seminar in order to make your experience more interactive and personal.
Gardening is actually very simple if all of the steps of the cycle are applied. We find most people attend the half-day seminar first, begin their gardens, and then attend the whole-day seminar to refine their skills.
If you attend the half-day seminar, you receive a discount to attend the all day seminar! You can also repeat either class at 50% of the regular price.
Why are the seminars worth the time and money when I could just buy the book?
Yes, you could purchase the book and learn from it. We recommend everyone have the latest edition Mel’s book “The New Square Foot Gardening” as a great reference. This is why we include the book in every seminar.
However, there is a learning curve to applying the methods in your area. In the seminars, we cover issues for our geographic area, share local sources for seeds and supplies, advise how to compost while following our HOA regulations, and answer your own personal questions.
How long are the seminars?
Half-Day seminars last approximately 4 hours, while Whole-Day seminars run around 7 hours.
How do I register?
Click the Register Today button on the website or contact us directly to reserve your seat.