At the 2025 BC Home + Garden Show, Carissa Kasper, the founder of Seed & Nourish, will share her expertise on designing and cultivating food gardens. Her session is anticipated to focus on the integral methods of creating kitchen gardens that are not only productive but also beautiful and sustainable.

Key Topics to Be Covered

Garden-to-Table Principles: Carissa will emphasize the importance of connecting garden produce directly to the kitchen, exploring how to maximize space and yield for culinary use.

Design Techniques: Participants can expect insights into effective layout designs. She will cover how to arrange plants to optimize sunlight exposure, soil health, and aesthetic appeal.

Sustainability Practices: Emphasizing eco-friendly gardening techniques, Carissa will address soil health, pest management, and the importance of using organic practices in food gardening. This includes selecting native plants and crop rotation strategies to maintain a thriving garden ecosystem.

Hands-On Tips: Attendees may receive practical advice on starting their own gardens, including step-by-step guidance on planting schedules, what crops to choose for beginner gardeners, and how to care for various plants throughout the seasons.

The session aims to inspire attendees to bring their culinary visions to life by using garden-grown ingredients, enhancing both their meals and their gardening skills.