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This course will explore various aspects of building with pallet lumber. We will discuss pallet lumber codes, learn to identify pallet lumber that is stamped with HT for heat-treated in addition to how to collect free pallet lumber and easier ways to disassemble pallets. In this guided demonstration we will explore three (3) different projects […]
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]
Join us at Glenn Leigh Flower Farm in Braddock Heights, MD to tour their beautiful flower farm and learn how to craft your very own bouquet! Attendees will learn the basics of flower farm growing including varieties, seed starting, dahlia overwintering, irrigation, farm layouts, organic pest management and fertilizations. Participants will also explore how to […]
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while […]
It's time to get those green thumbs of yours ready for the ultimate Plant-a-Palooza Extravaganza at Route 85! We're bringing you the coolest, freshest flowers, plants, and seedlings from our local champs. Meet our friendly local vendors, farmers and eco-conscious community partners who will be showing off their green expertise! The fun doesn't stop there! […]
Grow your own mushrooms! It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while […]
Join us for a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves… and a circular strawbale home. Tastings included. Lead by author and edible landscape designer Michael […]
Pleasant Hill produce has been growing high quality food for the Frederick Community since 2014! Join us for a tour of their beautiful farm to learn about their organic and sustainable practices! This tour is FREE for owners! If you would like to attend please send your name and owner number to aharmon@commonmarket.coop.
