Wed., April 1, 6-8 pm
From Seed to Table: Growing Veggies and Community
Panel Discussion with the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance
Flying Pig Improv , Wichita, 2320 E. Douglas
Open to the public. The registration fee is $10. https://bit.ly/GardeningPanel426
April 1, from 6 to 8 PM and Flying Pig Improv, 2303 E. Douglas Ave.
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a tomato picked at the peak of ripeness, or the satisfaction of a handful of crisp, sun-warmed greens straight from the garden. You don’t need a backyard of your own to experience that joy—community gardens offer a space to plant, nurture, and harvest alongside neighbors, sharing not just vegetables, but stories, skills, and a sense of belonging.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this panel discussion is for anyone who loves fresh, home-grown veggies. Learn practical tips for bumper crops, juicy tomatoes, and thriving gardens, and leave inspired to grow your own delicious harvest—no matter the size of your plot.
Angela Blackerby
Angela Blackerby is a Master Gardener and plant nerd with a deep commitment to community gardening in the Riverside neighborhood. She sees gardening as a powerful way to bring people together, share resources, and build stronger connections among neighbors. Angela enjoys cultivating vegetables, pollinator-friendly flowers, and native Kansas plants that thrive in the region’s challenging climate.
Leah Dannar-Garcia
Leah founded Firefly Farm in 2015, specializing in heirloom tomatoes and organic processes. Over time, Firefly hosted many farm-to-table dinners, to great acclaim, farmers’ markets, a farmers’ book club, and private events.
In 2022, Leah opened RISE Farms in downtown Wichita, the largest rooftop farm in the Midwest. The Hub supplied Lotte, Wichita’s premier farm-to-table restaurant, and many other local restaurants in the region.
Charolett Knapic
Raised on a wheat farm and cattle ranch in Waterloo, Kansas, she worked in her grandparents' beloved McQueen's Café & Serveteria in Kingman.
After high school, she married and raised three children who are now thriving adults living and working in Monterey, California. At Wichita State University, she gained experience in greenhouse management and commercial floral planting and founded Echo Landscapes in 2000.
Charolett specializes in sustainable garden consultation, design, installation, and maintenance, focusing on eco-friendly xeriscape and permaculture practices.
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