Please Note:

1) Class sizes are limited. If a course fills up before you sign-up, you can be placed on a waiting list. Additional dates may be added for the workshop you're interested in.

2) All workshops are held here at the farm.

3) Upon receipt of your email to reserve spaces, we will send details for payment. Payment can be made by e-transfer.  Your space(s) in the class are not reserved until payment is received.  If we cancel the class due to Covid restrictions or anything else, we will either refund your payment or give you a credit (your choice).  If you do not show up for a class you have paid for, there will be no refund or credit provided.

4) Have a bunch of people who'd like to attend a specific workshop? We'd be happy to discuss running a private class for your group.

Backyard Farming:

Taught in a relaxed, outdoor, interactive environment, you’ll learn how to plan, prepare, plant, and harvest your own vegetable garden, for truly local and organic produce! With 25 years of organic gardening experience, we can guide you from beginning to end and share many of the tips we’ve learned along the way. We limit class size so people can ask questions freely and get a more personal experience.

Sat. May 13, 11am-3pm

$40/person, $60/couple (friend, spouse, child, stranger off the street). Cost includes a Clyde's Garden Planner- one of the most useful resources for timing your plantings and succession planting. Class size limited to 10 people.

Introduction to Backyard Chickens & Quail

Have you ever thought about having your own backyard chickens? This course will tell you how and help you make the right decision about whether chickens are for you!  Not sure chickens are for you but still would like a source of organic, clean protein?  Maybe quail are a better fit.  We'll discuss housing, feed and everything else you need to know to successfully raise coturnix quail at home.

$40/person. Class size limited to 10.

Seed Saving & Prepping your gardens for winter:

Saving your own seed is a great way to ensure seed supply, maintain biodiversity and save money! Learn how to save all your veg seed from A-Z. Autumn is a great time to get a head start on next year's chores and improve your garden's performance. Spend some time in the garden with us and learn lots of ways to improve soil health, save time and money by getting it done in the fall.

Sun. Sept 24, 11am-2pm

$40/person Class size limited to 10.

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa:

Learn how to make 3 different salsas in one afternoon! Piquante, a tomato-based spicy salsa and our top-secret peach salsa can both be canned to preserve your harvest for winter snacking. Pico de Gallo is a salsa served fresh using vegetables fresh-harvested from your garden.

$50/person. Class size limited to 6.

Wood-Fired Pizza:

A class dedicated to making true Italian-style thin crust pizza. Participants will learn everything from ingredient selection, dough prep right through to the finished, mouth-watering pizza. We'll bake in our wood-fired oven as well as in a conventional electric oven so you can replicate the results at home. We'll make Margherita, Caramelized onion and spinach with ricotta.

$65/person. Class size limited to 6.

Teas, Tonics, Oils and More:

This class will focus on a few different areas: herbal teas, their uses and benefits; making infused oils at home (as well as home-made vanilla extract) and a few home-made remedies to replace store-bought chemical laced products. 

$50/person. Class size limited to 6.

Introduction to Starting your Plants from Seed:

Learn the basics of growing seedlings! We'll guide you through seed selection, lighting and other equipment, when to plant, soil selection and more.  Everything you need to know to go from seed to a beautiful healthy seedling ready for your garden.

$50/person. Class size is limited to 5 people.

Soup's On:

Come out for a fun, interactive afternoon and learn how to make your own nourishing, healthy soups. We'll cover topics including ingredient selection, prep and storage. We'll be making: Leek & Lentil; Potato chowder and Sausage with kale. Everyone will take home soup they made during class.

$50/person. Class size limited to 6 people.

Cut to the Cheese and Chill:

Cheese-making is fun, fast and easy, once you know how. Come out and learn how to make chevre (goat cheese), farmer's cheese and just for fun...Goat's milk ice cream!!

Sat. June 10, 11am-2pm

$60/person. Class size is limited to 6 people.

Cheese Part 2: Mozzarella & More:

Spend a fun, relaxed afternoon learning how to make mozzarella, ricotta and hand churned butter. Once you've tried home-made cheese, it's hard to go back!

$60/person. Class size limited to 6.

Soap-making:

Soap making can be intimidating, but with proper instruction and by following basic safety, it can be a great way to remove harsh chemicals from your family's life. Participants will learn how to prepare cold-process soaps in a variety of scents and using a variety of oils. Please note that we do use lye and safety equipment MUST be worn. We will provide rubber gloves. Participants must bring and wear safety glasses and long-sleeved shirts. Students will take home a selection of soaps.

Sat. Sept 23, 11am-2pm

$60/person. Class size limited to 6 people.

Introduction to Preserving:

Learn how to preserve your harvest! Taught in an interactive, hands-on environment here at the farm.

Techniques covered include: dehydrating; cold-storage made easy; freezing; and water-bath canning. Water-bath canning allows you to preserve tomatoes, tomato sauces, pickles and fruits! You'll learn which method is best for each veggie so that you can enjoy your own veggies all winter too!

Sat. Aug 19, 11am-2pm

Sun. Sep 10, 9am-12pm

$55/person. Class size limited to 6 people.

Pickles & Pressure Canning: Advanced food preservation:

By popular demand, we are offering a class dedicated to pickle making and pressure canning. We'll cover the basics, while pickling beets, beans and cucumber (season-dependent). The ability to pressure can food opens doors to the home-preserver that are amazing. Soups, veggies, even meats can be canned safely for shelf-storage. We'll cover the basics and provide tips and tricks while canning seasonal produce.

Sun. Aug 20, 11am-2pm

Sat. Sept 9, 9am-12pm

$55/person. Class size is limited to 6 people.

Christmas Traditions:

At the homestead, Christmas isn't about shopping, running around like crazy or the latest trends. Join us to learn about some of the things that mean Christmas to us. We’ll be making Scottish Shortbread cookies (a Christmas staple at our homestead), learn how to make an amazing German egg nog, and Pallet Christmas trees made from 100% reclaimed lumber!

$60/person. Class size is limited to 6 people.

Home & Body Care Products:

Want to remove some chemicals from your life? Our skin is the largest organ in our body and we expose it to a myriad of harsh, sometimes toxic chemicals every day. This class will teach you to remove some of them by making your own household and personal care products. Room freshener sprays, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry soap, elderberry syrup and more! Participants will take home an assortment of products.

$60/person. Class size limited to 6 people.

Introduction to Beeswax:

Stuck for gift ideas? Why not join us for a fun, interactive, hands-on afternoon. You'll learn about working with beeswax, where to source supplies and take home an assortment of the products we make during the class. During this class we'll be making candles; lip balm; a wonderfully soothing body lotion and reusable beeswax food wrap. This is a great for replacement for plastic wrap!!

Sat. Oct. 14, 11am-2pm

$50/person. Class size is restricted to 6/class, so book early to avoid disappointment. Email us here at the farm to reserve.

Jam-Making:

Nothing beats the taste of home-made jam. Learn how to make your own in an interactive, hands-on session in our kitchen. You'll learn how to make sugar and pectin jams, as well as an all natural honey-jam made with no added sugar or store-bought pectin. Students will take home a jar of strawberry-honey jam.

Sat. June 24, 9am-12pm

$50/student. Class size restricted to 6 people.

Bread-Making 101:

Ever wanted to try baking bread at home the old-fashioned way?

During this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of bread-making without the use of bread makers or mixers. Topics covered include: ingredient selection; proper tools; kneading techniques, sourdough basics and of course step-by-step instruction. We will prepare several types of bread and participants will take a loaf home to try!

Sat. Oct 21, 11-3

$60. Please email us at the farm if interested in reserving a spot. Class size is limited to 6 people, so book early.

Building a Raised Bed:

Learn how to construct and install a raised bed garden for your own backyard! Raised beds are THE way to go to make your backyard garden easy and productive. Please note: this is a hands-on course. Participants will be taking part in building actual raised beds here at the farm.

$40/ person, $60/couple. Class size limited to 6.

Email to reserve your spot.

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