“Companion planting” (grouping plants for pest resistance, flavor, pollination, beneficial insect attraction, maximizing space)
June
Backyard chickens: How to plan and manage chickens on a small-scale (chicken foraging, family egg production, chicken coops & chicken tractors)
July
“Preserving the harvest” (pickling, fermenting, dehydrating, freezing, preserves)
August
“Preparing medicines for the family” (tinctures/salves/teas/cordials: elderberry, oregano, calendula, comfrey, echinacea, mint, valerian, etc.)
September
“Plant perennials for years of food” (perennial design and basic care of a handful of useful plants—fruit/nut trees, vining perennials, herbaceous perennials, roots)
October
“Grow great garlic!” (everything garlicky)
November
“DIY household cleaning products” (how to make DIY soaps including dish soap, dishwashing detergent, hand soap, laundry detergent, scrub cleaner, glass cleaner, all purpose disinfectant)
December
“DIY personal care products” (how to make DIY products such as deodorant, face cream, body butter, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner)
Past Workshops:
How to Eat Well in Winter: DIY Microgreens, Indoor Herbs, & Kombucha (March 2018)
Heirloom Apple Tasting (offered annually every fall)
Fermentation Workshop
Goats 101
Plant Walk with Marc Williams
From Heart to Table: Approaching Home Meals & Snacks with Love and Mindfulness
Know Your Watts: The Science of Energy Efficient Cooking
