Learn the fundamentals of crop planning and rotation. This essential and often overlooked practice is the only way to ensure continuous supply of your favorite crops and contribute to your improved skill as a grower.
Sidestep the allure of the natural products aisle and make your own balms and salves. By learning the basics of homemade skin products, you can make the exact product you need for your skin and share it with friends and family.
Take a leisurely tour of Elderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery which grows about 120 different local native plant species. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and their adaptability to limited water resources and climate change.
Take a tour of the farm while learning the principles of regenerative agriculture. See how our farmers implement regenerative practices that revitalize the land and restore the historic American River Ranch.
Learn techniques for using herbs, diet, and good habits for supporting mental and physical well-being and avoiding illness in the heart of Winter, so that we may emerge with greater energy and vitality in the Spring.
Proper care of fruit trees can boost their health and maximize their production. In this informational and hands-on workshop, we will cover general fruit tree science and how to prepare your trees for winter and early dormant season pruning.
Learn the fundamentals of growing great garlic. In this class we will cover variety selection, fertility and water considerations, spacing and plant timing, harvest and curing, seed saving and more!
We will talk about the benefits of vinegars and honey, as well as how to source the most medicinal ones available. You will get ten recipes: five versions of the folk tonic called fire cider, and five infused honeys for use in the kitchen and medicine cabinet.
Take a tour of the farm while learning the principles of regenerative agriculture. See how our farmers implement regenerative practices that revitalize the land and restore the historic American River Ranch.
In this hands-on crafting class, we will learn all about which flowers work the best for drying and share our tips for creating gorgeous dried flower decor. All participants will create a wreath of their own to take home using the organic dried flowers from the farm.