Resistance Gardening 101

For generations, corporate agriculture and the pursuit of profit have concentrated control of the food system into the hands of a small number of powerful institutions. Today, many people depend entirely on distant supply chains while possessing little knowledge of how to grow the food they eat. This dependence leaves communities vulnerable and disconnected from one of humanity's most fundamental skills. This talk explores how home food production can serve as a practical form of resistance to corporate control, while building greater autonomy, resilience, and self-determination.

Participants will learn how to grow food in virtually any setting, including backyards, apartments, balconies, community gardens, and indoor growing systems. Whether you have acres of land or only a small corner of a room, there are ways to reclaim a measure of food independence. More than a gardening workshop, this is a discussion about rebuilding local knowledge, reducing reliance on centralized food systems, and creating stronger communities capable of meeting their own needs. From desert gardening and container growing to indoor food production and year-round cultivation, attendees will gain practical skills that can be immediately applied at home.

The event will feature insights from several experienced growers and advocates of food sovereignty, including Norm Schilling of Schilling Horticulture and owner of Mojave Bloom Nursery. With decades of experience helping gardeners successfully produce food in desert environments, Schilling has empowered countless individuals to become more self-reliant, resilient, and less dependent on centralized food systems.

Whether your interest is food security, sustainability, preparedness, or challenging the economic structures that place profits above people, this session will provide both the practical tools and political perspective needed to begin growing your own future.