Backyard chickens are a part of many urban homesteads. Learn the basics of keeping chickens in the city, and the benefits to having your own flock. Class fee is $5 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Join us for an introduction to beekeeping, and learn the basics for a successful start to this great urban homestead hobby. Topics include necessary equipment, bee basics, feeding, pests and more. Class fee is $5 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
Learn about composting with worms and how beneficial it can be to your home. Learn everything you need to know about caring for a worm bin and harvesting the castings. This will be a one-hour hands-on experience that will give you the confidence to start a worm composting bin right away! All class materials are provided and will be made available for purchase for anyone ready to start composting the same day. Class fee is $5 per person. Call to make payment and reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation.
There are many woody landscape edibles that will grow well here, that far too few know anything about. This class features 10 plants that are seldom used that are worthy of a place in any landscape. Many of the plants featured are drought, wind, cold and late frost tolerant making them good for challenging climates. This two hour class goes into cultural details for each plant, and how to use them. All participants will receive a printed copy of the presentation for notes and later reference. This will be a very informative class good for future planning. A spring plant sale will be held the following weekend on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm, and many of the fruits discussed in this class will be available. Seating is limited to 10 participants, and a minimum of 5 are required for the class. $25 per person. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, and a Facebook RSVP is not a confirmed reservation. Call and pay to reserve your seat; (719) 358-8510.
Get your edible landscaping plants that few, if any, nurseries carry. Offerings will include the following PLUS many more! Seaberry Honeyberry Elderberry Pawpaw Goji Berry Gooseberry Jostaberry Serviceberry Blackberry Hardy Fig Seedless Grape Siberian Peashrub All sales are cash only. No reserves, presales or holds. Quantities limited on several varieties.