If you are interested in a class listed below that does not have an assigned date, please contact us! Either you (or we) can get a group together! Likewise, if you have a group that would like to take a class, special dates and rates will be made to accommodate you!
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Previous class topics at Bittersweet farm in Old Saybrook included Farm School for Homeschoolers and Raising Baby Chicks.
$40.
JUNE 2nd OR 3rd - both at 1 p.m.
This class will focus on what kinds of herbs to plant so that you can dry them and make your own herbal teas! Topics include planting, basic care, harvesting, and drying herbs. The class will culminate with a tea tasting from our stock of naturally grown herbs, and participants will receive handouts and recipes.
$30.
JULY 8th (SUNDAY) 1 p.m. OR JULY 10th (TUESDAY) 6:30 p.m.
Stock your freezer, no canning required! As a follow up to the basic gardening class, this class will focus on what to plant mid to late summer to have a huge fall harvest. Garden plans based on succession and close-crop planting provided.
$25.
JULY 12 (THURSDAY) 6:30 OR JULY 18th (WEDNESDAY) 6:30p.m.
Come on an evening stroll through my gardens! Look at what we have growing, discuss natural pest control, harvesting, freezing, and drying. Come with questions, and we will discuss! Yummy, summertime drinks will be served!
$30.
SEPTEMBER 9th (SUNDAY) 1:00 p.m.
This is a basic, beginner gardening class, topics include raised bed gardening, soil, pH, reading seed packets, and how to plan your gardens to get the most out of the space you have! Succession planting and close-cropping will be explained, as well as my recommendations on seed starting vs. buying plants.
***FALL class will include what you can and should be doing now to prepare for next year.
**This class will run at least 4 times a year.
$40.
September 16th (SUNDAY) 1:00p.m.
This 201 class is for the more seasoned gardener. Topics include composting, in-depth succession and close crop planting. We will discuss specific plants (like tomatoes), organic pest control, and depending on the size of the class- personal garden bed layout assistance.
Tea Tasting and Talk -Oct. 13th 1pm - - $20
Come spend a few hours tasting Bittersweet's homegrown, homemade tea. Watch how we make our tea from our dried stock of organic herbs, and discuss everything TEA! Learn a few tricks of the tea trade, while sampling the afternoon away!
Fall Wreath Making - OCTOBER 14th (SUNDAY) 1 p.m. $25
Come learn how to make wreaths from an assortment of natural vines, gathered from our woods, while sipping on our natural, homegrown teas! Class fee includes material
NOVEMBER 8th (THURSDAY) 6:30p.m. OR NOVEMBER 10th (SATURDAY) 1:00p.m. $40
Hands-on class that will teach you how to make two popular, immune boosting, vinegar-based tonics. (fire cider and 4 thieves). Each participant will make and take home one large mason jar of each tonic, while learing how and why they are good for you! Bring a friend to this fun, interactive class!
$45.
DECEMBER
Come work in our warm shed and make a holiday swag for your door and a table arrangement for your table! All materials provided and included in class fee. Additionally, watch some demonstrations on other natural décor you can do at home.
$40.
JANUARY 10th (Thursday) 6:30pm OR
JANUARY 13th (SUNDAY) 1pm
Hands-on class that will teach you how to make two popular, immune boosting, vinegar-based tonics. (fire cider and 4 thieves). Each participant will make and take home one large mason jar of each tonic, while learing how and why they are good for you! Bring a friend to this fun, interactive class!