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Introduction to Backyard Chickens

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

We hope you can join us as we take an introductory look at raising chickens in your backyard!  We will explore the basics of chicken care and the materials needed to raise and maintain chickens.  Bring any questions you may have! This class is part of a series led by Don Ludke that is designed […]

$10.00 – $20.00

Soil Development and Composting 101

The Common Market 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, FREDERICK, MD, United States

We hope you an join us as we learn how to enrich the soil around us to ensure healthy and happy plants. A large component of soil enrichment is the addition of compost! Come with all your questions on how to get dirt-y! This class is part of a series led by Master Gardener, Don […]

$10.00 – $20.00

Edible Landscaping & Straw Bale Home Tour [Offsite]

The Judd Homestead 8955 Indian Springs Rd, Frederick, MD, United States

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 […]

$35.00