Feed the Change MKE Gardening Workshop
Presented by The Melanin Urban Gardener in partnership with African American Roundtable
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Grow Food. Grow Knowledge. Grow Community.
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but thought you didn’t have enough space?
The Feed the Change MKE Gardening Workshop is a hands-on educational experience designed to show how everyday people can successfully grow fresh food in urban environments. Whether you have a backyard, patio, balcony, or just a few containers, you’ll learn practical techniques that can help you produce food right where you are.
Led by urban farmer and educator Brittney Hutcherson of The Melanin Urban Gardener, this workshop combines gardening education, food access, and community empowerment to help participants take meaningful steps toward greater food self-sufficiency.
What You’ll Learn
During this workshop, participants will learn:
How to grow food in small urban spaces
The benefits of raised beds, grow bags, and container gardening
High-intensity planting methods that maximize harvests
Companion planting and crop combinations that work well together
Succession planting techniques for continuous production
How to select crops that thrive in urban environments
Practical tips for soil, spacing, and garden planning
Simple ways to start growing food at home immediately
What to Expect
Interactive gardening instruction
Hands-on learning opportunities
Real-world examples from an active urban farm
Gardening resources and take-home information
Community discussion and networking
Light refreshments
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
Beginner gardeners
Community members interested in food sovereignty and food access
Families wanting to grow food together
Apartment and small-space gardeners
Anyone interested in learning practical gardening skills
No prior gardening experience is required.
Registration
Advance registration is required and space is limited.
As part of registration, participants will complete:
Emergency contact information
Food allergy information
Liability waiver
Photo release form
About The Melanin Urban Gardener
The Melanin Urban Gardener is dedicated to helping individuals and families build confidence in growing their own food through practical, hands-on education. Through workshops, youth programs, and community-based learning experiences, we work to make gardening knowledge accessible and achievable for everyone.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Join us for an evening of learning, connection, and hands-on gardening education as we explore how small spaces can produce big harvests.