Spring Series Classes at Basket of Life Farm

All classes take place at the farm in Peninsula, Ohio.  All classes are only one day.  The length of classes is indicated in the descriptions, but all classes may take longer depending on what questions get asked and what tangents class members would like to take.

All classes must be paid in full by the listed class sign up deadline.    Checks may be mailed to made out to Eric Walters 4965 Quick Rd, Peninsula OH 44264 or payment sent through PayPal to eric@basketoflifefarm.com.  Please be sure you indicate on which date you plan on joining us and contact information (phone & email.)  Once we receive payment we will send confirmation and some additional details.

We reserve the right to provide a full refund and cancel the classes for any reason.

Resolution: GARDEN!

No classes currently scheduled - Please email if you would like information on future classes

This two hour class will focus on starting a vegetable garden in your back yard. Learn the steps you can take now to prepare for a garden in your back yard this spring. We will explore the three "P's" of gardening: planning, preparation, and planting.   

Participants will walk away with ideas on what to grow, how to get started, handouts on garden care, and a slide rule style garden planner.

This class is designed for people with little or no gardening experience who would like to get their hands a little dirty in 2009.

Cost for class - $25.00 for first participant - $15 for second participant from same family

Starting our own seeds

You will leave the class with a flat of 72 tomatoes, peppers, eggplants...  The class includes all materials including tray, seeds, and humidity dome.  A wide  variety of seed, many heirloom, will be available for you to choose from.  You are free to mix and match in any combination you desire.  So if you do not like eggplants or hot peppers you will be free to make other choices.

$60  ($25.00 class & $35.00 Material fee)

Backyard Organic Fertilizer

This one hour class will explore different natural ways of fertilizing your home garden.  Organic does not mean plant and walk away.  There are safe and healthy ways to help your garden grow its best. 

We will look at some natural options for the home gardener and will talk about fertigation and foliar feeding as options in the home garden.  Put away that Miracle Grow!  There are better options out there...

Cost for class - $15.00 for first participant - $10 for second participant from same family

Backyard Organic Pest Control

          No classes currently scheduled - Please email if you would like information on future classes

This one hour class will explore different natural ways of controlling insect and diseases in your home garden. Organic does not mean plant and walk away. We will look at different ways of keeping the bad things at bay. There are safe and healthy ways to help your garden grow its best.

We will learn how to identify both good bugs and bad ones, so you know what you are looking at when you find one in your garden.

We will also look at some recopies for brewing your own insect control when nothing else will work and look at natural products which are available to the home gardener.

Cost for class - $15.00 for first participant - $10 for second participant from same family

Other classes:

            We are planning our summer class series now.  We are considering the following classes.  If you have interest in any of them or any other ideas please let us know.

                        Backyard Organic Pest Control 

                        Backyard Organic Fertilizer      

Gardening with Kids

Chickens in Your Backyard

Preserving the Bounty - Making Jams

Preserving the Bounty - Making Salsa

Preparing to Enjoy a Local Winter