Growing Groceries: Growing the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping
Online via Zoom WAWe'll cover the Legume family which includes peas, beans (both green and dry), and lentils as well as the one member of the Solanaceous family that can be planted out early – potatoes! Discussion of all includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Growing Groceries: Growing Fruit Trees in Western Washington
Online via Zoom WALearn the basics of growing fruit trees in Western Washington including factors such as site selection, rootstock and size, varieties, pollination, pruning, nutritional requirements and diseases/pests.
Growing Groceries: Basics of Irrigation & Weed Management
Online via Zoom WAJoin us for a discussion of several types of irrigation products and their application in the food garden. In addition, we’ll focus on the details of installing drip irrigation and its application for gardens and plants.
Growing Groceries: Growing the Onion and Beet Families
Online via Zoom WAThe onion (Allium) family includes garlic, leeks, and shallots as well. The beet (Chenopod) family includes everyone’s favorite, spinach, as well as chard and quinoa. Discussion of both families includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
Online via Zoom WALearn proper soil and fertility management and how to grow healthy soil for healthy crops.
Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Online via Zoom WAIncludes a discussion on site selection, raised beds, planning your crop calendar, plant families, intercropping, succession planting, cover crops, and crop rotation.
Preserve the Harvest 6: Basics of Pressure Canning
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom and In-person In the sixth and final class in the Preserve the Harvest series, we will cover the basics of Pressure canning. Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. You will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations, as well as the basics […]
Preserve the Harvest 5: Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom and In-person Fifth in the Preserve the Harvest series, this class will explain the scientific background behind today's recommended methods for freezing and drying foods, a method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. There will be plenty of time for your questions after the […]
Preserve the Harvest 4: Pickles
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom and In-person Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time with a variety of fresh produce. Fourth in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable pickles. In addition, there will be plenty of time for […]
Preserve the Harvest 3: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom and In-person Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. Third in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa, and relish. In addition, there will be […]
Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom and In-person Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no-sugar recipes covered. Second in the Preserve the Harvest […]
Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
Online via Zoom WAOnline via Zoom New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home canning procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. First in the Preserve the Harvest series, we’ll cover the basics of food safety and canning skills, canning […]