Come learn the basics of compost while we work to turn, sift and activate our compost system. You will walk away with a knowledge of the basic ingredients for compost and an idea of how to care for and maintain a healthy compost system.
Explore the diversity of plants, birds, beneficial insects, animals and the web of relationships that coexist at the American River Ranch. Experience the magical moments nature has in store at this time of year.
We will discuss the growth habitat, harvest requirements, and how to use each plant.
The theme this month is the magical world of flowers. Learn to be a gardener by getting your hands dirty, planting seeds, and digging around in the compost pile – what could be more fun?! You asked for a fun field trip experience for your kids on Saturdays and we heard you. For ages 6-11
Explore the diversity of plants, birds, beneficial insects, animals and the web of relationships that coexist at the American River Ranch. Experience the magical moments nature has in store at this time of year.
Understanding the basic techniques around making shelf-stable syrups and infused honey creates a myriad of possibilities for instant tea, kicked-up mocktails, and more.
Have fun learning to grow healthy organic tomatoes and peppers and produce abundant yields.
A four week online/on-farm course dedicated to building a home apothecary using herbs you can grow, collect, and find in your spice rack. The course consists of easy to follow explanations, quick guides to be saved and referenced, demonstrations, weekly at-home herbal projects, hands on learning, and an herb kit mailed to your home! This course focuses on herbs that are readily available to help you build self-reliance into your wellness routine.
Come learn the basics of compost while we work to turn, sift and activate our compost system. You will walk away with a knowledge of the basic ingredients for compost and an idea of how to care for and maintain a healthy compost system.
Do you get all tangled up and confused when you are looking at drip irrigation? In this work and learn, we will practice using a variety of irrigation parts and repair some existing systems. You will leave with a list of needed parts for your garden and a good sense of how to assemble a drip system.