This will be an all-day intensive look into the methods and materials used to grow your own food without conventional chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Subjects covered will include: composting, growing in raised beds, lasagna gardening, cold frames winter gardening, shade-house summer salad greens production, beneficial insect promotion, companion planting, mulching, & gardening by the Moon.
For many years we have been growing for our own use and for market a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms. We are committed permaculturists with a passion for fresh, home-grown foods and a desire to share our knowledge with others. You will have the opportunity to see our garden in its prime, with maximum diversity of foods.
You will also get to sample a wide variety of fresh produce as we will be feasting on 2 full vegetarian meals featuring foods straight from the garden! All foods included in the meals will be prepared by hand in our kitchen and outdoor wood-fired bake-oven. Our pond will also be available for swimming.