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August 2020
Farm Days: Flower Growing & Arranging
Get artistic! Cut and build your own bouquet. Willow Wisp Organic Farm’s flower producer, Tannis Kowalchuk, takes participants into her flower field for an in depth tour of the flower varieties that she grows for the cut flower trade. Participants will cut the flowers of their choice (over 30 varieties) and will then be guided through a design lesson encouraging everyone to build their own flower bouquet which they can bring home. Participants should bring a vase. This workshop is…
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Farm Days: Fermentation
Fermentation is a gas! A hands on experience in fermentation including the chemistry, health benefits, and a practical how-to-make classic and unique fermentations from cabbage to kombucha, kimchi to kvaas. The workshop invites all participants to follow along with the teachers in the preparation of 3 unique fermentations in the workshop. All vegetables and salts will be provided. Participants should bring 3 one-quart mason jars, a cutting board, large mixing bowl, and a large knife. This workshop is Free but…
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Farm Days: Winterizing Your Home
Stay warm this winter. Michael Chojnicki, Architect, and Stephen Stuart, lifelong advocate of energy efficiency will discuss the importance of enhancing and maintaining a healthy home. They will explore the various principles guiding energy efficiency, as well as review approaches to winterizing homes using “no and low” cost ways to lower your home’s energy use and save money. Discussions will include home energy audits, along with simple awareness and understanding of how the occupant's activities can affect their home energy…
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