2012 CLASS SERIES- OCCUPY YOUR YARD
TOWARDS BUILDING YOUR LOCAL FOOD RESOURCE
Growing your own food contributes to a sustainable lifestyle and develops a deeper connection to the earth. Planning and skill building makes a huge difference to your success. This 2012 series of classes and workshops is designed to support successful food gardens in the backyard garden or on the farm. Classes demonstrate the Biodynamic approach to regenerative agriculture. Class locations vary so participants can experience a variety of sites and designs.
GET YOUR GARDEN UP AND RUNNING- A TWO PART SERIES
GET YOUR GARDEN UP AND RUNNING- PART I
Saturday, March 10, 9:30-4:30 Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
February is time to act, and this first class will get you started. We will cover how to design and plan a garden, prepare the soil, and plant cover crops. A resource checklist will be provided. Biodynamic barrel compost spray will be demonstrated and available for purchase. Cost: $100 single class or $150 for two
GET YOUR GARDEN UP AND RUNNING Part II
Saturday, March 17, 9:30- 4:30 Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
Part II of this series will introduce basic botany, seed selecting, choosing varieties, applying compost and fertility management, inter-planting, using tools, irrigation, cultivations and weed control, Biodynamic preparation 500 will be demonstrated and available for sale. Cost:$100 single class or $150 for two
GARDEN INSTALLATION- STARTING FROM SCRATCH
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD
Aspen Moon Farm, Hygiene 10:00-2:00 $40 per class
BUILDING SEASON EXTENDERS PART I AND II
March 24, 31
- The Hoop House, High and Low Tunnels, Row Covers
- Cold Frames from Recycled Materials
- Soil preparations in the cold frames and hoop house
- Early seedings and techniques for success.
ESTABLISHING A NEW GARDEN- SIX SESSIONS
April 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26
- Applied design and site considerations
- Getting the soil ready -tillage and Biodyanmic sprays
- Compost and Biodynamic compost preparations
- Green manure and green cover crops
- Potting Mix
- Early Seedlings
- Seed Flats and Plants to set out
BUILDING BEE BOXES AND WELCOMING YOUR BEES
Date TBA- Please contact Jim
ANIMAL ON THE FARM
Date TBA- Please contact Jim
- Animals on the farm-fencing, housing, and handling,
- Sourcing local feed
HOEING AND GROWING
Date TBA- Please contact Jim
- Plant observation
- Trouble shooting
- Weed Control
- Biodynamic Field Sprays
Jim Barausky has a life-long passion for good gardening and good food. He has been a farmer and gardener for over 35 years, and taught at several universities and Waldorf schools. Jim is regional coordinator for the North American Biodynamic Training and Apprenticeship Programs, and participates in Boulder County’s Young Farmers Mentoring Program. How does he do it all? He finds the garden a constant and never-ending source of refreshment and renewal. And, he eats biodynamic veggies and produce- the best veggies and produce available.
Cheryl Mulholland has been an educator in many capacities for over 30 years. She teaches from a lifetime of personal experience in Waldorf education, eurythmy, farming and gardening, spiritual work, and a vast area of study. Cheryl has a ‘teachers heart’ and shares her knowledge with clarity and depth.
TO REGISTER, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jim Barausky 720 402 0655 goodfarmers@gmail.com
