EVENTS

"Creating Habitat with Native Plants" at the MOFGA Common Ground Country Fair

Presenter: Ivonne Vazquez 

Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
Talk Description: Native plants are important in attracting pollinators, of all types, to your garden. But what do you do once you have these wonderful life forms visiting your plants and looking to make a permanent home in your growing areas? By incorporating native plants which provide food, nesting and overwintering shelter you create habitat. Learn about the many ways in which native plants can become central to the long-term biodiversity needs in your garden. 

Two talks:

Friday, September 19 | 12-12:50 pm & 

Sunday, September 21 | 2:30-3:20 pm

in the Farm & Homestead Tent.

 Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series

"Passion, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery" 

Monday, October 6, 2025 6:00 PM

Speaker: Ivonne Vazquez

Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion, patience, and product. We'll dive into the practical, logistical, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business, including day to day operations. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this session will offer valuable guidance, real-world considerations, and inspiration drawn from hands-on experience.

Registration is required with a sliding scale program fee for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. All sessions will be recorded unless otherwise noted and shared with participants in about a week following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session but would like to receive the recording and a resource list, please register.