Myles Curnes invites everyone to his backyard organic urban farm in Des Moines on Saturday, August 2nd at 4:00 PM for a hands-on opportunity about how you can apply organic practices to your own garden and yard.  

This free field day will include a tour of Broken Trowel Urban Gardens, a discussion about organic management on a small scale and the benefits of growing your own food, and a short presentation from the Iowa Organic Association.

About Broken Trowel Urban Gardens

Broken Trowel Urban Gardens was born out of a Myles Curnes' journey toward better health and a deeper connection with the earth. Inspired by the documentary Forks Over Knives, Myles began planting his own gardens to grow food for his family and friends. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Broken Trowel operates multiple urban garden plots, specializing in tomatoes, peppers, herbs, while also focusing on pollinator-friendly plants. From selling tomato starts to coworkers to cultivating a cornucopia of vegetables the garden is a space of healing, self-reliance, and joy—feeding both people and the soul.

Email [email protected] if you wish to set up a table at this event.

Funding Acknowledgement

This material is based upon work that is supported by the USDA's Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the TOPP and U.S. Department of Agriculture.