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Monday January 23, 2012 - By Sonya
We at the cannery usually take January off as we recover from months and months of harvest, fall festivals, and Christmas business. But January is panning out a little different in 2012! Already, we've been asked to stock empty shelves in our our...
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Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL -
Thursday November 03, 2011 - By Tony
Have classes and shovel.Will travel! If you love to GROW a PRODUCTIVE garden or want to LEARN how to start one , let us talk? When I started my Organic Gardening classes at community gardens I did not expect that one day a College...
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Grow And Share -
Sunday September 18, 2011 - By Kay
Two classes are scheduled for October 2011. These will cover year-round gardening, garden preparation, and much more. Classes are free, and are held as part of our mission to help US residents become gardeners — or expand gardens — to feed themselves...
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Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL -
Monday August 08, 2011 - By Tony
When I was asked to volunteer in fascilitating a Composting FREE class at the Public Service Dept./City of Lake Worth back in June 2010-I had no idea that it will grow to become a GREEN PROGRAM !
Thanks to the pioneer creative vision of the LWPS...
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Sunday May 15, 2011 - By Sonya
Just recovering from a very energetic group of Boot Camp canners yesterday! What great questions, theories, and suggestions they had!
We began the class with lecture on mold, botulism, etc., and the importance of actually processing canned...
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Tuesday April 12, 2011 - By Sonya
Announcing our May and June Canning Boot Camps! On May 14 and June 12, in Lebanon, Ohio, students will roll up their sleeves, don clean aprons (however little time THAT lasts!), and immerse themselves in water bath and pressure canning! Our classes are...
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Heilmann Hawkeye Acres -
Friday March 18, 2011 - By CIndy
I will have a class on Organic Gardening and Seed Saving. This will be at the QCCA Flower and Garden Show on March 26. It will be in the North Hall at 1:30. Get some tips to save time and money.
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Grow And Share -
Sunday February 13, 2011 - By Kay
Hello gardeners, curious visitors, and friends of grow and share: We have released our latest newsletter (February 2011, The Garden's Edge ). It is now available via this link: http://www.thegardensedge.org/latest.html . This issue...
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Grow And Share -
Monday January 10, 2011 - By Kay
Ready for a new venture for 2011? Grow your own vegetables. Join us at Grow and Share Greenhouse, 70 Harrison Street, Zebulon, NC, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00A.M. on Saturdays. You will receive hands-on gardening instructions to plant, nurture and harvest...
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Friday September 10, 2010 - By Sonya
The end of harvest season is in sight, and I'm making plans for some rockin' canning classes this fall/winter! Let's start filling your pantry with wondrous gifts that you CAN'T buy at the mall!!!
Ever been nervous about canning shelf-stable food -...
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Wednesday June 23, 2010 - By Sonya
Taught "Pickling Fruits" last night in our Masters Class. I made a big mistake: in the morning, when I was prepping watermelon rind for pickling later, I just wasn't thinking, and simmered the rind in the brine instead of just letting it...
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Wednesday May 12, 2010 - By Sonya
Whew! Trying to get ready for the Glendale Wine, Beer, and Food Festival that runs Friday through Sunday in Cincinnati takes days, Meanwhile, I've been getting lots of email from folks who want to take a Beginner's Class, but can't make the class...
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Wednesday April 21, 2010 - By Sonya
Just a quick note to let everyone know our next canning class was just scheduled. We accept 10 students (it's VERY hands-on, so we must keep it low), and only 8 positions left already.
May 17th and 18th (Monday and Tuesday nights) 6:30 - 9:30. Cost...
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Wednesday April 07, 2010 - By Sonya
Last canning class of the spring is this Saturday, April 10, 9-3 at our cannery. As of this posting, I'm using a neighbor's internet to write because our internet has been down for two weeks!! So if you are interested in class, please don't register...
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Thursday January 28, 2010 - By Sonya
Thanks to the die-hard canners who braved the arctic cold and made it to the Master's Canning - Valentine's class! We made a new jam: Sweetheart Jam, and a butter pastry to match! Sweetheart Jam will be stocked at Butcher Bill's in Mason, and also...
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Monday January 04, 2010 - By Sonya
Brrr! 17 degrees, dark clouds, and frigid winds today! But I'm nestled happily in my warm cannery, trying to replace some of our depleted inventory from Christmas sales. Also working on taxes, billing, and organizing the curriculum for...
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Thursday November 12, 2009 - By Sonya
Well, I both sorry and happy to say that I finished the last canning class of the year this week! It makes for a hard day, canning all day, hustling the children everywhere, cleaning the house, and putting on a good dinner -- only to spend another 3-4...
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Wednesday October 21, 2009 - By Sonya
Canning class last night lasted till the wee hours and I'm a bit weary this morning. But it's 8:30, kids are on the bus, I've got a great cup of joe, and I'm finally getting the cannery mess cleared up from last night. Thank goodness for...
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Tuesday May 19, 2009 - By Amber
When beginning a garden, it is helpful to have the guidance of a professional. This helps to avoid some seriously costly mistakes, as smart as you think you may be. My spring garden is lovely, thanks to my Early Spring Vegetable Class teacher, Cynthia...
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