We’re back at the Wisconsin Garden Expo this year, February 9–11, we’ll be there and so can you! Every year this event draws thousands from the southern Wisconsin area to see presentations, demonstrations, and vendors all focused on gardening. We’ll be there this year, but you can see previous presentations on YouTube:
Every year we’re looking for volunteers to help staff our booth. Training is short (we ask you to read through the main pages of our website to be familiar with what we’re doing) and shifts can be as short or long as you’re willing to stay (typically we ask for a couple of hours). And then you have a free pass to visit the expo the entire weekend. These are first-come, first-served positions. Email us at info@lowtechinstitute.org to get on the list. You’ll be sent a link to our schedule spreadsheet.
Our Presentations
Scott will be giving five presentations (three topics, two of them are repeats). You can catch them on the following schedule:
Friday 9
February2024
Gardening in a Warming WisconsinThis last year shows us how challenging it is to grow in a warmer, drier Wisconsin. In this seminar, we will discuss ways to “future-proof” our food gardens for a changing and more variable climate. (expo page)
12:15-1:15pMendota 8
Vermicompost: Let the Worms Do the WorkWorms turn kitchen scraps into the best compost: worm castings. In this demonstration, you’ll learn about the different types of worm farms, how to keep the worms, and how to solve common problems. (expo page)
3:30-4:15pDemo Stage B
Saturday 10
February2024
Vermicompost: Let the Worms Do the WorkWorms turn kitchen scraps into the best compost: worm castings. In this demonstration, you’ll learn about the different types of worm farms, how to keep the worms, and how to solve common problems. (expo page)
10:30-11:15aDemo Stage B
Gardening in a Warming WisconsinThis last year shows us how challenging it is to grow in a warmer, drier Wisconsin. In this seminar, we will discuss ways to “future-proof” our food gardens for a changing and more variable climate. (expo page)
2:15-3:15pMendota 8
Sunday 11
February2024
Four-Season Growing in WisconsinLet’s look at some ideas for growing year round in Wisconsin. These can be as simple as insulated covers for cold-hardy greens to in-ground greenhouses with passive and active heating. We will also discuss indoor growing as well. (expo page)
