This course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday evening class runs from 5-7 p.m. and focuses on the basics of forging farmhouse-style hooks from round stock. We will cover a variety of introductory blacksmithing techniques, including: tapering, shouldering, spreading, bending, curling and hot cutting. Two-person capacity per class allows for lots of hands on learning and instruction. All […]
This course is hosted by Soma Metalwork. Tuesday evening class runs from 5-7 p.m. and focuses on the basics of forging farmhouse-style hooks from round stock. We will cover a variety of introductory blacksmithing techniques, including: tapering, shouldering, spreading, bending, curling and hot cutting. Two-person capacity per class allows for lots of hands on learning and instruction. All […]
Braiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We’re excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft neck garlic. A practice with both […]
$50 general admission; $45 for MOFGA membersJoin Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine – for a workshop of blending herbal tea and tisanes. Meeting House Farm grows organic herbs for Infusion Herb Co., a local producer of organic herbal products.We will learn the art of blending herbal tisane and […]
$35 general admission; $30 for MOFGA membersThis hands on workshop is part two of the “Art of Blending Tea,” which is offered on November 29.Are you interested in supporting your health and that of your family with home blended medicinal tisanes? Emily Springer of Meeting House Farm – a MOFGA certified organic farm in Scarborough, Maine – […]
Braiding is a great way to prepare garlic to be stored all winter long, hanging from the rafters in your kitchen where you can use it daily. We’re excited to host Carole Mapes of Flywheel Flowers, who will be teaching us how to braid (and decorate) home grown soft neck garlic. A practice with both […]
This is a three part webinar series with sessions taking place on: January 27, January 28 and February 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. Snow date: February 10. All sessions will be recorded & the recordings shared with registrants.This series has been priced on a sliding scale of $40-$100 for all three events to make the course […]
We hope you'll join us for our first Gardening Q&A of the year! Whether you've been gardening for decades or you're daydreaming about starting your first garden this year (or somewhere in between), these informal Zoom conversations are a chance to discuss whatever gardening topics are on your mind. Bring your questions for a casual […]
Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator Jason Lilley to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We'll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems that require a limited initial investment in equipment. This webinar is […]
This class is being offered on a sliding scale of $30-$60. This course is free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here. Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, healthy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Collection and storage of scion wood […]
*Free for Journeyperson program participants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Scholarship application for anyone interested is available here.Are there old, overgrown fruit trees on or near your property? Don’t give up on them! Join us for this pruning workshop focused on renovating mature or neglected fruit trees.This workshop is appropriate for those who have […]
*This class is the first in a series of 9 classes. Registration price covers the whole series. **Registration is free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members and participants in the MOFGA Journeyperson Program.Join Master Beekeeper Karen Thurlow for our first-ever foray into beekeeping through the seasons. From getting hives going in […]
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