In this class we will be learning the fundamentals of natural structures in the garden as well as building three types of trellises. This course is for folks desiring to incorporate more art in their garden with natural materials, as well as effectively using vertical space.
During this 2 hour course we will cover:
- Choosing the right trees for the structure
- Material options for structural support
- Building the right trellis for the intended crop
- Choosing varietals for vertical planting
- Trellising tips for tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash and melons
- Basic potage design
- Incorporating color and flowers for better aesthetics
Class Location: Wild Roots Apothecary Garden, 4 River Ln, Sperryville, VA 22740
About Joneve
Joneve Murphy has been farming for restaurants, markets and home cooks for more than 20 years. She settled in Virginia in 2009, working for a few years in Upperville before starting a farm for a Michelin 3 star restaurant in Rappahannock.
In 2014 she took a 2 year sabbatical for a mix of learning and teaching on farms in 18 different countries growing everything from vegetables and fruit to coffee, coconuts and more. She worked and lived on more than 200 farms and learned invaluable lessons on growing in various climates and conditions using both traditional farming methods as well as modern techniques.
She started bringing art into the garden in 2017 with mosaic plantings and natural structures. These structures provide support for plants and points of interest within the garden.
In 2021 she started her journey with botanical pigments by planting her first indigo plot. She has evolved her practice since then growing, foraging and painting with botanical inks.
