Classes are taught from a strictly Holistic and Organic standpoint. Class size is kept small to ensure individual attention. Fees include all materials and supplies needed. Children are welcome; children under 5 are free. If more than one person from a single household is taking the workshop together, the second person may deduct $5 from the cost of the workshop. Many classes take place outside in the gardens and are weather-permitting. Participants must register 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands-on and tasting is encouraged.
Many classes take place outside in the gardens and are weather-permitting. NOTE: times and dates of workshops are subject to change.
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Dark Leafy Greens - The #1 Missing Ingredient in Today's Diets!
CANCELLED - SORRY DUE TO NO PARKING SPACES FROM BLIZZARD!
Saturday, March 6th 2010 10 am - 12 noon
We will demonstrate a wide range of ways to use dark leafy greens of all types. You will leave feeling empowered to live more healthily with a solid collection of great recipes. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 3/3/10
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Making Herbal Infused Salves, Ointments, and Lip Balms
CANCELLED - SORRY DUE TO NO PARKING SPACES FROM BLIZZARD!
Saturday, March 6th 2010 12:30 - 2:30 pm
With a focus on organic, fair-trade, medicinal herbs and spices, we'll construct a variety of healing and soothing salves and lip balms. We'll also discuss different types of healing herbs, what they can do for us, and where to get them. You'll never want to be without a jar of Anti-itch salve made with white willow bark and plantain or Dry-skin healing Calendula salve made with self heal and chickweed once you see how fun they are to make and how effectively they work. A great autumn/winter project for making use of your herbs. Workshop takes place in the farm kitchen | Cost is $36 | registration closes 3/3/10
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Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
CANCELLED - SORRY DUE TO NO PARKING SPACES FROM BLIZZARD!
Sunday, March 7th 2010 11 am - 1 pm
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to start planning for chickens and placing chick orders for next spring. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 3/4/10
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Saturday, March 13th 2010 10 am - 12 noon
One of the healthiest convenience foods is a big pot of minestrone soup or chicken broth full of carrots and escarole. Soups and broths make a hearty breakfast, can travel easily as lunches, and are a satisfying snack food. A big pot of simmering soup on the stove is a great comfort to the home. Learn how to easily make a variety of broths and stocks and take home an exciting collection of soup recipes. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 3/10/10
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Cooking with Parsley and Cilantro
Saturday, March 13th 2010 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Parsley and cilantro are both fabulous flavorful artisanal ingredients and one of the only fresh herbs you can actually find in the supermarket in big, fresh bunches. Whole Foods and other health-focused stores almost always have organic fresh bunches in stock. These two herbs are mild enough to be used in bulk, as greens - and pack a huge amount of nutrients into whatever you make with them. They are great as Spring detoxifiers and add freshness and zip. We'll do a bunch of great and easy recipes using handfuls of parsley and cilantro! In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 3/10/10
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Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday, March 27th 2010 10 am - 12 noon
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to start planning for chickens and placing chick orders for next spring. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 3/24/10
A Fun Note - Martha Stewart is filming a Backyard Chicken show on March 30th in NYC - she wants to fill her studio audience with all chicken-owners! You can go to her webpage and apply for tickets to the special audience show!
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Allium and Brassica PRE-SALE
Saturday, April 24th 2010 9 am - 12 noon
We will have a pre-selection of cold weather seedlings and plants for sale! Mostly Brassicas and Alliums - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Scallions, Chives, Onions, Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Mustards, Lettuce, Mint, Parsley, Cilantro, Sorrel, our famous Chicories, and more!
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Chick Pick-Up!
Saturday, April 24th 2010 9 am - 12 noon
Official pick up day and time for your pre-ordered Heritage Breed chicks! Please call ahead to reserve your chicks. If you can't make it on this day/time, we'll schedule a different pick up time. Also, you can pick up chicks after the April 25th workshop.
See below for Official Feathered-Pullet Pick Up Date!
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Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Sunday, April 25th 2010 10 am - 12 noon
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to bring chicks home. And we willhave chicks available for sale at the end of the workshop. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 4/21/10
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Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday, February 20th 2010 10 am - 12 noon
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to start planning for chickens and placing chick orders for next spring. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 2/17/10
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Making Homemade Dog and Cat Food
Saturday, February 20th 2010 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Healthier, Economical, Delicious. Either as a supplementary meal or as your pets' regular diet, homemade food is better, safer, and easy to make. We will mix up a batch of balanced food using raw chicken as a base. We'll go over tons of options in food bases - raw vs cooked, various nutritional additions, dogs vs cats, special needs pets, and discuss the wide range of commercial diets and brands. You'll take home recipes, a clearer knowledge of the commercial pet food available, and resources for suppliers. We'll also make up a wonderful whole foods supplement that you can add to a commercial diet using higher quality ingredients and for a lot less money than the fancy brand names. Even if you're not ready to switch over completely to a homemade diet, you'll get a lot from this workshop. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 2/17/10
These workshops are listed here as examples of what we offer - besides doing our workshops at the farm on scheduled dates, we also do workshops for special groups and events. let us know if you are interested in any of the workshops for your group or event!
Too Many Zucchini - Emergency Workshop!
Friday, September 4th 2009 11 am - 1 pm
By popular request - I'm doing a workshop on what to do with all your summer squash. I also used to feel overwhelmed and even bored by summer squash, but now I can't wait to get my hands on as many as possible! I have a wide range of truly delicious recipes that I am thrilled to share with you so you too can fully enjoy all those zucchini you're pulling out of your garden this time of year! As with my other cooking workshops, you'll take home a variety of recipes and building outlines for creatively designing your own meals. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 9/2/09
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Homemade Dog and Cat Food
Saturday, September 12th 2009 10 am - 12 noon
Healthier, Economical, Delicious. Either as a supplementary meal or as your pets' regular diet, homemade food is better, safer, and easy to make. We will mix up a batch of balanced food using raw chicken as a base. We'll go over tons of options in food bases - raw vs cooked, various nutritional additions, dogs vs cats, special needs pets, and discuss the wide range of commercial diets and brands. You'll take home recipes, a clearer knowledge of the commercial pet food available, and resources for suppliers. We'll also make up a wonderful whole foods supplement that you can add to a commercial diet using higher quality ingredients and for a lot less money than the fancy brand names. Even if you're not ready to switch over completely to a homemade diet, you'll get a lot from this workshop. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 9/8/09
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Conscious Eating Workshop How to Include Local, Healthy, Ethical, Sustainable Food in your Family's Diet
Saturday, September 12th 2009 12:30 - 2:30 pm
A new clear perspective on food, this is a comprehensive and important workshop for anyone who wants to be dedicated to eating ethically. In the vein of Michael Pollen's writings such as The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food, but from the perspective of a farmer who's actually doing it, we will discuss ways to make your eating style more holistic and beneficial to both body and soul through choosing good clean food that hasn’t harmed the earth or the people and animals living on it. This class will demonstrate simple ways to upgrade your eating habits to power-charge your life, boost your energy and immune system, and be healthier, while supporting local ethical farmers and eating food from animals treated properly. You’ll go home with a bunch of great info as well as a solid list of sources for local food. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 9/8/09
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Soups and Broths
Saturday, September 19th 2009 10 am - 12 noon
One of the healthiest convenience foods is a big pot of minestrone soup or chicken broth full of carrots and escarole. Soups and broths make a hearty breakfast, can travel easily as lunches, and are a satisfying snack food. A big pot of simmering soup on the stove is a great comfort to the home. Learn how to easily make a variety of broths and stocks and take home an exciting collection of soup recipes. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 9/15/09
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Legumes!!! The Bean Workshop
Saturday, September 19th 2009 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Beans are one of those things that can make a huge difference in your health and well-being just by adding them to your weekly eating plan. And we will go over a bunch of different ways to integrate them into your every day life easily. This workshop will lead to better overall health. Beans have been missing from the typical American diet and people have strange opinions of them, but they are delicious, easy to digest when prepared properly, and nourishing on many, many levels. We'll do a selection of fabulous bean dips, nourishing bean soups, refreshing bean salads (great for packing for work or school lunches), minestrone, and a variety of other recipes, as well as bean spouting. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | Cost is $36 | registration closes 9/15/09
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Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday, September 26th 2009 10 am - 12 noon
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to start planning for chickens for next spring. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 9/22/09
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Making Herbal Infused Salves, Ointments, and Lip Balms
Saturday, October 3rd 2009 10 am - 12 noon
With a focus on organic, fair-trade, medicinal herbs and spices, we will construct a variety of healing and soothing salves and lip balms. We will also discuss different types of healing herbs, what they can do for us, and where to get them. You will never want to be without a jar of Anti-itch salve made with white willow bark and plantain or Dry-skin healing Calendula salve made with self heal and chickweed once you see how fun they are to make and how effectively they work. A great autumn/winter project for making use of your herbs. Workshop takes place in the farm kitchen | Cost is $36 | registration closes 9/29/09.
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Crafting Natural Candles
Saturday, October 3rd 2009 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Candle making is the perfect Fall project as the daylight wanes and winter starts falling in around us. We will make a variety of styles of candles – poured, rolled, dipped – using all natural waxes (mainly beeswax) and essential oil scents. Workshop takes place in the farm kitchen | Cost is $36 | registration closes 9/29/09.
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Dark Leafy Greens - The #1 Missing Ingredient in Today's Diets!
Saturday, October 10th 2009 10 am - 12 noon
We will demonstrate a wide range of ways to use dark leafy greens of all types. You will leave feeling empowered to live more healthily with a solid collection of great recipes. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 10/6/09
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Past Workshops - let us know if any of these are interesting to you!
Workshops - February 2009
Making Herbal Infused Salves and Lip Balms
Saturday 2/21/09, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
With a focus on organic, fair-trade, medicinal herbs and spices, we'll construct a variety of healing and soothing salves and lip balms. We'll also discuss different types of healing herbs, what they can do for us, and where to get them. You'll never want to be without a jar of Anti-itch salve made with white willow bark and plantain or Dry-skin healing Calendula salve made with self heal and chickweed once you see how fun they are to make and how effectively they work. Workshop takes place in the farm kitchen. Cost is $36 | registration closes 2/14/09 .....................................................................................................
Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday 2/21/09, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is the optimal time of year to place orders for chickens for the spring. You will be invited to join us in a hatchery order or you can order our own home-bred chicks. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 2/14/09 .....................................................................................................
Soups and Broths
Sunday 2/22/09, 11 am - 1 pm
Legumes!!! The Bean Workshop
Saturday 2/28/08, 11 am - 1 pm
Beans are one of those things that can make a huge difference in your health and well-being just by adding them to your weekly eating plan. And we'll go over a bunch of different ways to integrate them into your every day life easily. This workshop will lead to better overall health. Beans have been missing from the typical American diet and people have strange opinions of them, but they are delicious, easy to digest when prepared properly, and nourishing on many, many levels. We'll do a selection of fabulous bean dips, nourishing bean soups, refreshing bean salads (great for packing for work or school lunches), pasta 'fazool', Calabrian chickpea stew, minestrone, cassoulet (divine on cold winter days), and also go over bean spouting. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in my kitchen at Midsummer Farm at 156 East Ridge Road, Warwick, NY | cost is $36 | registration closes 2/21/09 .....................................................................................................
Workshops - March 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
Saturday 3/7/09, 11 am � 1 pm
With a focus on organic, fair-trade, medicinal herbs and spices, we'll construct a variety of healing and soothing salves and lip balms. We'll also discuss different types of healing herbs, what they can do for us, and where to get them. You'll never want to be without a jar of Anti-itch salve made with white willow bark and plantain or Dry-skin healing Calendula salve made with self heal and chickweed once you see how fun they are to make and how effectively they work. Workshop takes place in the farm kitchen. Cost is $36 | registration closes 2/28/09
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Saturday, March 14th, 10 am - 12 noon
A comprehensive and important workshop for anyone who wants to be dedicated to eating ethically. We will discuss ways to make your eating style more holistic and beneficial to both body and soul through choosing good clean food that hasn�t harmed the earth or the people and animals living on it. This class will demonstrate simple ways to upgrade your eating habits to power-charge your life, boost your energy and immune system, and be healthier. We will also discuss the ethics of eating and divulge a variety of options that are available for local, ethical eating and seasonal diets. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 3/7/09
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Saturday, March 14th, 12:30 � 2:30 pm.
Spring Cleaning refers not only to your home but also to your body � Springtime has traditionally been the most important time to naturally detoxify and renew yourself. This workshop is an introduction to detoxifying and tonifying teas, broths, and meals that reflect local spring foods and traditional ancient insight. Gentle detox methods from breathing and stretching to essential oil therapies will also be discussed. In the Farm Kitchen | $36.00 | registration closes 3/7/09
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Workshops and Events - April 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
Sunday, April 19th, 10 am � 12 noon.
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 4/13/09
Saturday, April 25th, 11 am - 1 pm
An overview covering starting an organic vegetable and herb garden so you can start enjoying the freshest, best-tasting greens, vegetables and herbs. We'll cover all sorts of start up tips and you will leave with a plethora of ideas and info to put into use. Composting, fencing, planting order, fertilizer, seed starting, biodynamics, raised beds, and more. You can also follow up this workshop with a personal consultation that can cover your particular situation and the specific crops you want to grow for your family. Vegetables, herbs, and greens appropriate to plant in late April and early May will be available for sale. Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 4/18/09
Sunday April 26th, 10 am � 12 noon
With more attention currently being paid to environmental sustainability, the Pollinator Garden is becoming very popular. Ethereal butterflies have always been an integral part of a flower garden, and we would certainly be in a sad state if they should disappear from our gardens. Amazingly enough, just by growing certain plants, we can attract butterflies to propagate themselves and flourish within our own yards. We�ll cover designing your own aesthetically pleasing habitat garden for attracting and propagating more than 20 local butterfly species. We�ll discuss honeybees, bumble bees, mason bees, pollinator wasps, hummingbirds, and more. Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 4/20/09
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Workshops and Events - May 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
Sunday, May 3rd, 1:30 pm (call in advance � may be rescheduled)
This is a free Farm participation event � be a participant in your food. All ages and experience levels welcome � farm brunch snacks will be available. Biodynamics always works best when the community who is eating the vegetables is involved in the stirring and preparation process. Come and add your intentions and spirit and learn how Biodynamics can be used in your home garden!
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Friday, May 8th, 10 am � 12 noon
Get healthier, better-producing plants and stretch out your harvesting time. Enjoy a better variety of different types of veggies and greens from your home garden. Cost is $36 | registration closes 5/1/09
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Sunday, May 10th (Mothers Day), 10 am � 12 noon
Treat your Mom! Workshop focuses on how to plan a kitchen door yard garden that will provide all the herbs and greens for wonderful summer meals. This workshop takes the traditional garden style called the Colonial Dooryard Garden, which is designed around usefulness, and updates it for today�s kitchens. Workshop takes place mostly outside and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 5/3/09
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Saturday, May 16th, 9 am � 2 pm
Every year we add more and more varieties and types of organic plants and seedlings. We will have a huge variety of organic heirloom vegetables, herbs of all sorts � culinary and medicinal, annual and perennial cut flowers, as well as an unusual and very cool variety of natives, perennials, and rare medicinals. We strive to have everything you need to start your garden this season - organic fertilizer, soil, books, seeds, beneficial insects, biodynamic herbs, foliar tea mixes, and more. Our eggs, some early spring greens, and other natural products will also be available for sale. We will also have some other local, sustainable farmers with their products available. Snacks and live music make it into a very festive spring event.
Saturday, May 23rd, 9 am � 2 pm
Every year we add more and more varieties and types of organic plants and seedlings. We will have a huge variety of organic heirloom vegetables, herbs of all sorts � culinary and medicinal, annual and perennial cut flowers, as well as an unusual and very cool variety of natives, perennials, and rare medicinals. We strive to have everything you need to start your garden this season - organic fertilizer, soil, books, seeds, beneficial insects, biodynamic herbs, foliar tea mixes, and more. Our eggs, some early spring greens, and other natural products will also be available for sale. We will also have some other local, sustainable farmers with their products available. Snacks and live music make it into a very festive spring event.
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Sunday, May 24th, 10 am � 12 noon
Boost your harvest through companion planting and staggered plantings. Get healthier, better-producing plants and stretch out your harvesting time. Enjoy a better variety of different types of veggies and greens from your home garden. Cost is $36 | registration closes 5/17/09
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Saturday, May 30th, 10 am � 12 noon
Everything Tomatoes! Today is the perfect day to plant your tomatoes in this area! Stop by the farm for a refresher course covering how to grow, choosing heirlooms, companion plants, fertilizer, planting, trellis building, etc. Hands-on, dress ready to get your hands dirty! Bring gloves. Tomato plants will be available for sale for the workshop. Cost is $36 | registration closes 5/23/09
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Workshops & Events - June 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
June 3rd, 2009
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm.
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Saturday, June 13th, 10 am � 12 noon
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. We will have chicks available for sale at this time. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside (dress appropriately) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 6/6/09
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Saturday, June 13th, 12 noon � 3 pm
If you ordered chicks with us, they should be ready to go to their new homes at this point. (Feathered Pullets will be available mid-July)
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More information to come�
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Workshops & Events - July 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
Friday, July 10th, 11 am � 1 pm
We will demonstrate a wide range of ways to use dark leafy greens of all types. You will leave feeling empowered to live more healthily with a solid collection of great recipes. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 7/6/09
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Saturday, July 11th, 10 am � 12 noon
Beans are one of those things that can make a huge difference in your health and well-being just by adding them to your weekly eating plan. And we'll go over a bunch of different ways to integrate them into your every day life easily. This workshop will lead to better overall health. Beans have been missing from the typical American diet and people have strange opinions of them, but they are delicious, easy to digest when prepared properly, and nourishing on many, many levels. We'll do a selection of fabulous bean dips, nourishing bean soups, refreshing bean salads (great for packing for work or school lunches), minestrone, and a variety of other recipes, as well as bean spouting. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | Cost is $36 | registration closes 7/6/09
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Saturday, July 11th, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Feathered young birds will be available for sale. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | registration closes 7/6/09
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Saturday, July 11th, 3:30 pm
This is a free Farm participation event � be a participant in your food. All ages and experience levels welcome � farm brunch snacks will be available. Biodynamics always works best when the community who is eating the vegetables is involved in the stirring and preparation process. Come and add your intentions and and spirit and learn how Biodynamics can be used in your home garden!
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Sunday, July 12th, 1:30 pm
This is a free Farm participation event � be a participant in your food. All ages and experience levels welcome � farm brunch snacks will be available. Biodynamics always works best when the community who is eating the vegetables is involved in the stirring and preparation process. Come and add your intentions and and spirit and learn how Biodynamics can be used in your home garden!
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Workshops -August 2009
Participants must register and send in payment 1 week in advance. Cooking classes are hands on and tasting is encouraged.
Saturday, August 1st, 10 am � 12 noon
Creating Pesto and Salsa Verde is truly an art in the artisanal kitchen. And although we�ll do a great traditional Basil pesto, we also have a whole range of absolutely wonderful and creative mixtures using arugula, parsley, cilantro, lovage, chervil, dandelion, unusual heirloom Italian chicories, and more. All the Pestos and Salsa Verdes we will be making will also be fully balanced using nuts and seeds and can be thought of as the main course as well as the appetizers. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | Cost is $36 | registration closes 7/25/09
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Saturday, August 1st, 12:30 � 2:30 pm
Soup can be a quick and easy meal in the summer as well as in colder weather. Many soups do not need hours of simmering and can prepared quickly and enjoyed outside on a balmy summer evening. And now is the time of year when we have plenty of wonderful fresh herbs and greens from the garden to add to our soups. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | Cost is $36 | registration closes 7/25/09
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Workshops - January 2009
Legumes!!!
Friday 1/16/08, 11 am - 1 pm
A strong addition to a healthy diet. Beans are full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and can even help regulate blood sugar. We'll demonstrate a variety of great recipes. And you'll learn to love beans! Dry beans, canned beans, fresh string beans, lentils, and sprouts will all be covered. In the Farm Kitchen, $36, registration closes 1/9/09 .....................................................................................................
Conscious Eating Workshop - How Do I Include Local, Healthy, Ethical, Sustainable Food in my Diet?
Saturday 1/24/09, 10 am - 12 noon
We will discuss ways to make your eating style more holistic and beneficial to both body and soul. This class will demonstrate simple ways to upgrade your eating habits to power-charge your life, boost your energy and immune system, and be healthier. We will also discuss the ethics of eating and various options that are available for local, ethical eating, seasonal diets, and Orange County Super Foods. In the Farm Kitchen, $36, registration closes 1/17/09 .....................................................................................................
Whole Grain Cookery
Saturday 1/24/09, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
All the facts on Whole Grains, Carbs, and Your Health. The number one most detrimental element in most American diets today is white flour and simple carbs. This class will teach you all about the vast and wonderfully tasty, totally fulfilling and satisfying world of complex carbs, and we'll do a bunch of recipes. In the Farm Kitchen, $36, registration closes 1/17/09 .....................................................................................................
************************************************************* LAST YEARS WORKSHOPS - please email if interested.
Butterfly Gardening
Sunday 5/18/08, 11 am � 1 pmHerb Gardening � Colonial Dooryard Style
Friday 5/30/08, 1�3 pmDrawing in the Heirloom Garden
Friday 6/13/08, 10 am � 12 noonBackyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday 6/14/08, 1�3 pmWhole Grain Cookery
Friday 6/20/08, 10 am � 12 noonMedicine Making with Wild Plants in Your Garden -
by Robin Rose Bennett Thursday 6/26/08, 6�8 pmDark Leafy Greens � The #1 Most Important Missing Ingredient in Diets Today!
Friday 6/27/08, 11 am � 1 pmGardening for Integrative Health
Saturday 6/28/08, 10 am � 12 noonPollinators Workshop
Friday 7/4/08, 11 am � 1 pmConscious Eating Workshop - How Do I Include Local, Healthy, Ethical, Sustainable Food in my Diet?
Saturday 7/5/08, 1�3 pmBackyard Organic Poultry Rearing
Friday 7/11/08, 11 am � 1 pmComposting & Soil Building
Saturday 7/12/08, 1�3 pmWhat Is Sustainable Agriculture?
Friday 7/18/08, 11 am � 1 pmIntroduction to Biodynamic Gardening and Companion Planting
Saturday 7/19/08, 1�3 pmMedicine Making with Culinary Plants in Your Garden
by Robin Rose Bennett Thursday 7/24/08, 6-8 pmDrawing in the Heirloom Garden
Friday 7/25/08, 10 am � about 12 noonArtisanal Farm Pestos and Salsa Verdes
Saturday 8/2/08 � 1�3 pmEnergizing Workshop for Women
Friday 8/8/08, 10 am � 12 noonLegumes!!!
Saturday 8/9/08, 1 pm � 3 pmDrawing in the Heirloom Garden
Friday 8/22/08, 10 am � 12 noonSoups and Broths
Saturday 8/30/08, 1 pm � 3 pmTenants of Holistic Dog Rearing
Saturday 9/6/08, 1 pm � 4 pmDrawing in the Heirloom Garden
Friday 9/12/08, 10 am � 12 noonAre You Suffering from Sugar Blues?
Saturday 9/13/08, 1�3 pm
