Organic Gardening Intensive register online
June 3-10 or 8-10, 2012

You really can grow most of the food your family needs.

With this 7 day intensive, we'll garden every day and you'll get the hands-on experience you need an gain the confidence to get started on your own.

garden intensive
  • Begin each day in the garden at 5 AM and beat the heat.

  • At 9 AM we'll break for showers and breakfast.

  • Every afternoon we'll visit other gardeners,
    including CSA's and the local Amish community.

  • Plus we'll take time to relax in the swimming hole and hike in the creeks

June is peak garden time. We'll be planting and tending:

  • Tomatoes
  • Eggplant
  • Peppers
  • Sweet Corn, Field Corn
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • White Potatoes
  • Strawberries, Blackberries
  • Raspberries, Blueberries
  • Winter Squash
  • Black beans, Pinto beans
  • Field Peas
  • and more
garden hoops

I'll have suits so we can take turns going into the bee hives.

bees

You'll also learn how to preserve food, including:

  • Freezing food to maintain freshness and flavor
  • Using the dehydrator
  • Canning
dehydrator
Dehydrating Zucchini

More veggies in the garden:

  • Onions, Garlic
  • Watermelon
  • Cantaloupe
  • Okra
  • Green Beans
  • Summer Squash, Zucchini
  • Carrots, Beets
  • Swiss Chard
  • Broccoli
  • Parsnips
  • Pumpkin
peas
Freezing Peas

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2012 Calendar
Belize Adventure Jan./Feb.
Hike in the jungle. Stay in Mayan villages. Visit Plenty relief projects. Contact me for details.
Vegan Cooking Retreat Feb. 24-26
Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend.
The Spiritual Path March 16-18
Personal rejuvenation and healing, achieved through focus on our collective consciousness. Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Healing Touch, Music...more

Farm Experience Weekend
March 30- April 1 Our 10th year!
The best overview of life in community, exploring green building and solar technology, organic gardening, midwifery, education and so much more.

Experience the Land April 20-22
In addition to our regular Experience Weekend activities and tours, on Saturday afternoon we'll hike to a waterfall in the 1475 acre Big Swan Headwaters Preserve. The Saturday night dinner and entertainment will be a fundraiser for Swan Conservation Trust.
The World Peace Diet Conference with Dr Will Tuttle May 3-6
Author of The World Peace Diet speaks and performs his music. Hands-on garden tour, vegan cooking classes plus lectures, workshops and with Will...more
The Farm School Family Fest
May 12 &13
Music, Tours, Hikes, Games, More!
Men's Retreat May 18-20
An opportunity to explore men's yang, creative energy, build our strength and better understand our place in the world. Building the bond between brother, fathers and sons....more
Community & Sustainability Conference May 25-27 Your opportunity to explore the connection between lifestyle and intention..
Women's Retreat
June 1-3 Sisters of all ages come together for very special gathering. Hosted by women of The Farm...more
Organic Gardening Intensive June 3-10 or 8-10 A week (or weekend) of hands-on gardening as well as garden tours on and 0ff-The Farm to visit Shiitake operations, a bamboo nursery and more...more
End of Summer Retreat July 25-29 or 27-29 (weekend only) Swimming, hiking, kid activities, workshops and GREAT FOOD! Fun for the entire family. Includes camp sites. Click here for a list of accommodations
Farm Experience Weekend
Sept. 21-23 Our 10th year!
The Vegan Cooking Retreat
Oct. 12-14
Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend.
Midwifery Assistant Workshops
Visit our web site to see the 2011 calendar.
www.midwiferyworkshops.org/
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Organic Gardening Intensive June 3-10 or 8-10, 2012

Only $350 for all 8 days including all meals.

Don't have a week to give?
Come for just the weekend at my standard weekend rate, just $225 including camping and meals!

Please contact me to plan our week together!

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