WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2026 1:00 to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Alameda Food Bank, 677 W Ranger Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Peppers Galore: Growing, Tasting, and Hot Sauce Making Workshop
Join us for a celebration of all things peppers with expert grower John Story (500+ varieties)!
- Learn: Capsicum history, growing tips, and myth-busting secrets.
- Watch: Live hot sauce making demonstration and production overview.
- Enjoy: Pepper tasting and free take-home seeds!
John Story
Our Presenter: John Story is a gardener, seed saver, hunter, angler, and forager — ducks, tomatoes, and peppers are of particular interest. A data engineer by trade, he and his family are launching Green Wing Farm, a two-acre market garden & nursery, in 2027. You can find him on Instagram @duckchugger