We will make a fresh hard cheese to go with our picnic and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through the…

Learn how to catch, care for, and use a wild sourdough culture. We will also go over regular bread baking techniques for those who want to start…

Learn sauerkraut basics as we turn a head (or several) of cabbage and some salt into sauerkraut and take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. You will…

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic…

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic…

Get your garden ready for an early planting of peas and start your tomato seeds inside so they are ready when the weather warms up. Gardening basics…

Nothing beats a fresh backyard egg. Learn how to raise egg-laying chickens and ducks – breeds, feed, housing, and safeguards against predators and…

A productive bee hive can produce up to five gallons of honey a year. Learn beekeeping basics – equipment, supplies, sources, and techniques – before…

If you love sausages but hate what goes into the ones from the grocery store, you can learn how to make your own from whole ingredients. Develop your…

Make your next picnic amazing with your own home-made condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish, and how to tailor each…

Learn how to make effective natural insect repellent creams and sprays, healing salves, and learn about the SPF potential of various herbal…