We will review common garden pests in the Sacramento areas and how to manage them without toxic pesticides. There will be a special focus on beneficial insects. A portion of the class will be outside in the field to find and identify pests and their natural enemies on site.
Learn simple techniques for taking your favorite plants and turning them into new plants that you can plant on your own land or share with your friends and family.
Explore the magical world of the Youth Garden. Learn about the flower fairies and garden gnomes. Make nature wands, flower crowns and other whimsical crafts to take home. Eat a farm fresh snack. Suggested ages 3–9. This is a child-focused farm experience. Registration is for children only, one adult may accompany each child.
Learn how to grow vibrant, tasty, and healthy plants from Soil Born Farm’s knowledgeable staff and community educators. Visit the plant sale to fill your spring garden with native plants from Elderberry Farms, succulents, medicinal and culinary herbs and edible perennials. Event includes free classes, farm tour, bird walk and herb walk.
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00pm; March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11
Designed for beginning gardeners, the Grow Your Groceries Beginning Home Gardener Course will cover the essential topics to help the new gardener create and maintain a thriving, abundant edible organic garden. Class topics include soil health and fertility, seasonality, water and irrigation, organic pest management, plant needs and requirements, and more.
Take a journey into the amazing fungi kingdom and learn how certain fungi and mushrooms can benefit your garden, health and the planet. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn easy mushroom cultivation methods you can do at home to grow food, medicine and bring vitality to your garden.
Learn about the native plants that grow along the American River Parkway and around Folsom Lake.
This class focuses on natural beekeeping practices in an urban setting and DIY strategies to keep your bees healthy. Learn practical skills in how to prepare your own backyard beehive. Topics include: basic bee biology and life cycles, identifying and using beekeeping equipment, safe bee hive placement, general maintenance, integrative pest management, troubleshooting for beginners and preparing hives for the winter.
Do you dream of a new yard but don’t know where to begin? Landscape designer Mallory Russell will walk you through the steps needed to get the most out of your space. Through site analysis, this class will discuss design basics: form, function and light patterns to realize your yard’s potential. Please bring a photo of the area you wish to makeover.
Building healthy soil is the foundation of a bountiful garden. Join us for a discussion on the composition of soil and how we can improve it, so our crops and other plants will grow better. Discover how to assess what nutrients and amendments our soils need and find resourceful ways to create a flourishing home garden. The class includes hands-on activities.
