Learn the many benefits of companion planting. Explore ways you can interplant starts and seeds, roots and shoots, flowers and edibles so that your garden thrives. It’s a creative way to maximize a small garden space and increase productivity. This is a hands-on experience.
We will discuss the growth habitat, harvest requirements, and how to use each plant.
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
We will discuss ways to use herbs to address seasonal allergies and their underlying causes, healthy ways to do a spring cleanse, and herbs for collecting, eating, and using medicinally to support overall health and vitality. We will collect plants, make medicine, and sample some of the offerings of the season.
Come work and learn with others as we practice preparing a raised bed for Spring planting. We will talk about soil health, weed control, partner planting and drip irrigation, all while getting our hands dirty.
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. Many of these principles can be applied to your home garden. Everyone can play a part in creating a climate-safe California.
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.
Join us for this information-packed class developed especially for those considering or new to backyard chickens.
Learn how to plan your garden space and prepare, plant and care for an abundant, thriving spring garden. This class is for new gardeners or for gardeners who are new to the region.
When spring comes to California, an array of green healing herbs come with it. Violet, chickweed, little mallow, and plantain are all plants that are often overlooked as weeds, which have so much to offer the skin. Come to this class to learn how to make an infused oil and salve from these plants – techniques which can be transported to any other plants you wish to transform into your own health herbal care products.