Wednesday, February 16th, 11am
FIELD TO FORK: THE HORTICULTURE OF THE FOOD WE EAT
via Zoom / HWGC members & Guests
Join us as our thoughts begin turning to spring. Our guest, Michele Schuckel, will share the science,
horticulture, and economics of where our food is grown and how it gets to our tables
– and it is fascinating!
We will explore the origins of cultivated crops, what it means for products to be GMO (or not!)
or Certified Organic, and the nutrition science behind the plants we consume every day.
Learn the back-story on the agri-tourism industry and the latest developments in
sustainable farming. Think about plants in a new way!
For the evening's presentation slides, please download: NSG - Field to Fork_Resource Slides
Michele Fronk Schuckel is passionate about the art and science of horticulture and
leading a balanced and healthy life both in and out of the garden. She is a Certified
Master Gardener through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and is the owner of
Natural Selections Gardens which focuses on design and education. In addition, Michele
is a practicing nurse, is leading her town’s COVID-19 response, and is a mindfulnessbased
health and wellness coach.
Michele has consulted for the Esplanade Association, for Horticultural Strategy, and
designed for Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is a Certified Home
Compost Instructor through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
and takes a lead role in her own garden club. She has served on the Board of Directors for
Land’s Sake, a non-profit farm and forestry organization committed to connecting people
to the land and providing hunger relief through the availability of fresh vegetables.
Michele will donate her profits from this presentation to The Greater Boston Foodbank to
combat food insecurity.
Michele's website is naturalselectionsgardens.com.
FIELD TO FORK: THE HORTICULTURE OF THE FOOD WE EAT
via Zoom / HWGC members & Guests
Join us as our thoughts begin turning to spring. Our guest, Michele Schuckel, will share the science,
horticulture, and economics of where our food is grown and how it gets to our tables
– and it is fascinating!
We will explore the origins of cultivated crops, what it means for products to be GMO (or not!)
or Certified Organic, and the nutrition science behind the plants we consume every day.
Learn the back-story on the agri-tourism industry and the latest developments in
sustainable farming. Think about plants in a new way!
For the evening's presentation slides, please download: NSG - Field to Fork_Resource Slides
Michele Fronk Schuckel is passionate about the art and science of horticulture and
leading a balanced and healthy life both in and out of the garden. She is a Certified
Master Gardener through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and is the owner of
Natural Selections Gardens which focuses on design and education. In addition, Michele
is a practicing nurse, is leading her town’s COVID-19 response, and is a mindfulnessbased
health and wellness coach.
Michele has consulted for the Esplanade Association, for Horticultural Strategy, and
designed for Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is a Certified Home
Compost Instructor through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
and takes a lead role in her own garden club. She has served on the Board of Directors for
Land’s Sake, a non-profit farm and forestry organization committed to connecting people
to the land and providing hunger relief through the availability of fresh vegetables.
Michele will donate her profits from this presentation to The Greater Boston Foodbank to
combat food insecurity.
Michele's website is naturalselectionsgardens.com.
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