Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

It’s so easy for permaculturalists to presume that abundance lies dormant in our landscapes waiting to be activated by installing swales, water catchment, and plant guilds. But why is it that when it comes to permaculture and money the default mindset is one of scarcity, lack, and even disgust? While we don’t pay much attention…

noon to 1pm – Rich Allen Rich Allen is a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter based in Tampa. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, he has honed his craft and developed a unique sound that blends elements of pop, rock, and folk music. Originally from New Jersey, Rich taught himself the…

Join us for an exciting in-person event at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm! It’s time to celebrate the 19th annual Planter’s Ball and our 30th year birthday! Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing, and delicious food. Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the farm as we gather together to honor our love for…

No act matches the joy and energy of the Urban Gypsies! Loving, Earth stewards, creative, they are unique and wonderful act. Leadman Barney Waterbury has been playing for 20 years and has a great following  here. Maybe you’ve seen them at our annual Pesto Festo or at one of their shows around St. Pete. Their…

noon – 2pm Americana artist Noan Partly has delighted audiences with her upbeat presence and exquisite vocals. She was born and raised in Oklahoma. Her musical performance delivers dexterous finger style instrumentation coupled with a lucid resonant vocal style percolated between sultry focus and a spritely groove. She is currently studying at University of South…

Nashville Scene calls Shana Smith a “cross between Joan Armatrading and the jazzier excursions of Joni Mitchell.” Shana has written over one hundred songs: Florida Folk, environmental, pro-activist and spirit-lifting.  Her originals cover a broad range of topics such as rivers, produce stands, sweet tea, hot sauce, motherhood, and oak trees. She also has many…

In this container and small space garden workshop we will be covering various topics around growing food with limited space available. We will emphasize using moveable containers (great for renters) to grow more than you might think possible, discuss container gardening 101, and go over which crops will give you the most bang for your…

Beekeeping is one of the most fruitful and rewarding hobbies you can have, and just about anyone with a yard can do it! Get to know how you can start your own backyard beehive with Queen & Colony Bee Co. owner and expert Josh Harris. He’ll share all the sweet knowledge behind successful at-home beekeeping,…

Got lots of veggies coming in from the garden, or expecting to this season? Are you a member of a CSA farm or like to buy in bulk from a local farmer? Like to dumpster dive, but don’t know what to do with that big score? Now is the time to prepare for the coming…

Sushi is one of the fastest growing food trends in the USA, and the least sustainable because of the devastating effects of overfishing. The amount of CO2 emissions from transporting raw fish all over the world on a daily basis are increasingly alarming, but we have a delicious alternative: P’ushi! In this P’ushi (Plant-based sushi)…

Find out how to create this fun, unique method of displaying plants that adds a fresh organic feeling to your interior. Kokedama means “moss ball” in Japanese. Feel free to bring your own plant baby or choose from a selection provided. $15 each. Other materials needed to create your own kokedama will be provided. Course…

noon – 2 pm Justin Rice Justin is a blues, funk, jazz, samba, and acoustic rock musician that plays in a local band called Guava Train.  You can find them at @GuavaTrainOfficial on Facebook and Instagram. Solo Justin is an engaging, energetic and eminently watchable musician – playing multiple instruments and making creative use of…

Nature’s healing effects are growing all around us. In Tincture Making 101, you’ll learn how you can take your favorite herbs and mushrooms and turn them into tinctures! Local folk herbalist Christine Wallace will show you how to extract the healing powers of herbs and turn them into tinctures with natural remedial uses. Along with…

Learn the basics of making a raw fermented vinegar with Sarah Arrazola of St. Pete Ferments. While there are a multitude of ways to make your own vinegar, we’ll focus on on how to make vinegar from basic fruits. This workshop will explore traditional aeration methods using local and native plants. Attendees will also learn…

The best way to experience terrariums is to make them yourself. Almost like a mini greenhouse, terrariums are small glass containers filled with a beautiful display of soil, plants, and its own small ecosystem that you get to create and cultivate. In this workshop, you’ll get to express your creativity making your own mini living…