….is to increase community food independence and well-being through shared knowledge, skills, and experience. The program offers free workshops taught by neighbors that focus on gardening, cooking, and food preservation.
GROW YOUR OWN IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HARDWICK AREA FOOD PANTRY AND THE CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY.
THE MISSION OF GROW YOUR OWN…
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Gardening in Small Spaces
Saturday, April 27 1:30-3:30 Atkins Field, Hardwick
Karen Brown of Dusty Swamp Provisions will talk with participants about growing food in small spaces, which can include a discussion about growing vertically, interplanting, and experimenting with closer plantings. We can also talk about proper seed starting times to help our little seedlings grow mighty and strong as well as ideal seed starting mixes and style of starting seeds.
Karen has been growing food, first on local organic farms and now on her homestead, for over 12 seasons. She has experimented quite a bit and wants to share what she has learned with you all! She will bring some applicable books she enjoys as well as sharing a list of seed companies that offer fun and unique varieties. Some of you might remember Karen from her popular bear fat salves workshops last year, where folks learned to make salves out of home grown herbs. As always with Grow Your Own workshops, there will be time for sharing your own ideas, successes, and challenges, and questions and just in general camaraderie among those of us who love to get our hands in the dirt and see what happens!
This workshop is open to all (including kids) but we ask that you pre-register by April 25 as space is limited.
Grow Your Own is a project of the Hardwick Area Food Pantry and the Center for an Agricultural Economy. The mission of Grow Your Own is to increase food independence, better health, and well-being through shared knowledge and experience. Workshops are always free. Donations are gratefully accepted online when you register.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to: Bethany@Hardwickagriculture.org
Culinary Herbs: History, Uses, Tastes, and Health Benefits
Saturday, May 18 1:30-3:30 Hardwick Area Health Center Community Kitchen (4 Slapp Hill)
Basil, Dill, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, Fennel, Coriander, Cilantro, Cumin, Mint, and more! Peggy Newfield of Newfield Herb Farm in Craftsbury will lead this workshop on growing and cooking with herbs, including taste tests.
Come and learn more about the culinary herbs you already use and be introduced to herbs you may have never tasted.
The workshop will cover:
- The difference between culinary herbs and spices and a brief history of both
- How to evaluate and shop for culinary herbs – fresh and in jars.
- How to grow, harvest, and preserve culinary herbs. Starts will be available to take home for free!
- How to use which herb or combination of herbs for which type of dish (Hint – most can be used in any dish)
We will have a chance to share our favorite herbs and our experiences buying, finding, growing, and cooking with herbs. We will finish the workshop by trying out each herb, either alone or in combination, in a few different drinks and dishes.
As always with Grow Your Own workshops, there will be time for sharing your own ideas, successes, and challenges, and questions and just in general camaraderie among those of us who love to get our hands in the dirt and see what happens!
This workshop is open to all (including kids) but we ask that you pre-register by May 16 as space is limited.
Grow Your Own is a project of the Hardwick Area Food Pantry and the Center for an Agricultural Economy. The mission of Grow Your Own is to increase food independence, better health, and well-being through shared knowledge and experience. Workshops are always free. Donations are gratefully accepted online when you register.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to: Bethany@Hardwickagriculture.org
Stay tuned for details about the rest of the workshops for 2024!
April: Small spaces garden planning
May: Culinary herbs, growing and cooking with them
June: Cheesemaking
July: Dehydrating food
August: Fermented vegetables
September: Crockpot cooking to save money
October: Canning game meats and using a pressure cooker
November: Pies for People!