Scientists now say that all land plants arose eons ago as marine algae came ashore. Today, algae are still considered to be the most important organisms on Earth. Not only do they convert about 1/3 of the planet's […]
Energy is a term used by many disciplines but it is never adequately explained or quantified. Come learn how to measure the energy differences between people and describe the results in terms engineers and chemists […]
Growing plants simultaneously with fish seems like a complex task, but it can actually make a simpler, more robust system. Learn the basics and make your system thrive.
Gardens are already bursting with prolific produce and Spring promises an even greater bounty. Fermentation preserves and improves the nutrition quality of your produce along with tangy flavors you crave. All FREE classes held every […]
We wanted to share an upcoming event created in memory of one of our longtime customers, Bill Tidmore. He has recently passed away and his family wants to share his life and passion for gardening […]
GMO is a term that is often conflated with artificial selection and hybridization. This technology along with many others can enhance plant traits, but are not GMO. These are useful tools- even to the home […]
In our last hands-on class we made an externally plumbed grow bed system to simplify maintenance and increase growing area. After its success in the field, we will be building version 2.0 in class.
Aquaponics is often seen as an enterprise for people with large backyards and above average ingenuity. Come find out how easy it is to have aquaponics in places where you have never considered gardening. Think […]
We make our food, and it makes us. You can survive on the standard American diet (SAD), but you and your children won’t thrive. Learn how the system got so calorie-rich and nutrient-poor and then […]
Many wild and native species are quite nutritious and delicious. Make your walks more interesting and productive by identifying useful native plants and mushrooms. Harvest natives to grow in your garden and learn the ecological […]