Planted Alchemist Community Gardening Third Annual Seed Exchange
Had the pleasure and honor of photographing and producing the recap video for the Third Annual Planted Alchemist Community Garden Seed Exchange!
Event held by Yoseph, of the Planted Alchemist Community Garden:
Featured Panelists:
- Jennifer Valverde of Little Garden School House
- Cheetah Volcano aka Jessie Giambra
- Allan Salas of Revegetate
- Alexis Trevizo of The Food Forest Cooperative
- Dr. Stephen Shaffer of Laniakea Gardens
The Planted Alchemist Community Garden is a permaculture homestead, local organic farm, and gardening education center in Phoenix, Arizona. Starting from humble planting beginnings with pots in an apartment, Yoseph and his partner have grown their endeavor into a wonderful, flourishing environment for produce output, botanical science, and active learning!
The Seed Exchange was my first visit to the Community Garden, and it was unforgettable! Throughout the event, there were so many people sharing their unique expertise along the premise of kindness and sharing. Before seeds were even exchanged amongst the gardeners and attendees, I received so much value in the forms of knowledge and insight about the local and global state of sustainable agriculture. My own personal, small but growing garden was bolstered through helpful advice, and even directly through the gift of a lucky Plant Raffle victory! Afterwards, dozens of local farms and gardeners spread around the seeds obtained from their hard work, spreading the wealth of nature to everyone eager to participate!
Bonus Media: Video of Cowbow Provisions Company, the sustainable, single-serve coffee company by a kind cowboy named Yuncan.