Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply is excited to announce an amazing year of workshops!
All workshops require pre-registration & pre-payment is requested. Call Peaceful Valley's store to register at 530-272-4769 x106.
To pre-pay, please mail a check made out to the workshop presenter to
Peaceful Valley, Attn: Workshops, P.O. Box 2209, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Workshops are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 am
125 Clydesdale Ct, Grass Valley, CA
 | Berries: Raspberries, Boysenberries, Blackberries & Strawberries |
Saturday, February 11th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Planting bareroot, pruning, training & maintaining each berry. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Vermiculture: Composting with Worms |
Saturday, February 18th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Deena A. Miller and Robbie D. Martin, Sweet Roots Farm With lots of visual props we will show you how to start, what to feed the worms, bedding basics, health and wellness of the bin and worms, harvesting the castings, usage of the castings and tea, and troubleshooting problems. | |
 | Basic Cheesemaking Class |
Saturday, February 25th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Sarah Griffin/Linnie McNaughton/Virginia Foster, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Learn easy, fun, beginner cheese-making techniques. Sample different kinds of soft and hard cheese and make fresh mozzarella. We'll add a variety of seasonings to newly made chevre and have a tasting! Sign up early so we know how much cheese to prepare. | |
 | Grapes, Elderberries, Rhubarb, Currants & Asparagus |
Saturday, March 3rd 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Planting bareroot, pruning & maintaining each crop. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Seed Starting |
Saturday, March 10th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Malaika Bishop, Woolman Center / People's Grocery www.woolman.org Knowing how and when to direct sow and understanding the keys to success in creating your own veggie, herb and flower starts to plant or share can be a very rewarding and economical way to launch your spring garden! Hands-on tips from a leading educator in local sustainability. | |
| Permaculture Basics | |
Saturday, March 24th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Paul Racko, Sierra Permaculture Design, www.sierrapermaculture.com Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems. Learn how to apply sustainable practices to home landscapes. | |
 | Edible Crops in Raised Beds |
Saturday, April 14th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Concentrate your amendments and plantings in smaller spaces. Learn how to enrich your planting medium for optimum production. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
| Planning the Vegetable Garden | |
Saturday, May 19th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com At the height of spring planting season, learn how to manage crops with interplanting and succession planting. No-till soil preparation will be emphasized. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Perennial Flowers for the Foothills |
Saturday, June 9th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Planning garden spaces for the easiest perennials to grow in our climate. Deer-resistant perennials will be highlighted. Power point presentation for identification. Tips on propagation. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Introduction to Integrated Pest Management |
Saturday, June 30th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Sarah Griffin, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply | |
 | Lavender Cultivation & Crafts |
Saturday, July 7th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Linnie McNaughton, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Learn about different varieties of Lavender and how to make beautiful, fragrant, wands, wreaths and other crafts. | |
 | Midsummer in the Garden |
Saturday, July 14th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Planning for more summer and fall crops. Mulching & irrigation. Maintaining a healthy garden in summer heat. Soil solarization for weed control. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Scarecrow-making Class (includes frame and head materials) |
Saturday, July 28th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Virginia Foster, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply How to build a scarecrow that will scare the critters out of your garden. Bring your scarecrow clothing such as old jeans, shirt, shoes, hat. | |
 | Insectary Plants Essential for the Edible Garden |
Saturday, August 11th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com Plant ornamentals for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. Power point presentation. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Canning & Preserving |
Saturday, August 25th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Sarah Griffin/Linnie McNaughton, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Learn the best preservation and canning methods to fully enjoy the summer’s bounty. | |
 | Fall Planting with the Autumn Equinox |
Saturday, September 22nd 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com From garlic to landscapes, winter crops to cover crops. Fall is one of the most important planting seasons in the foothills. Season extenders will also be discussed. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Bulbs & Wildflowers |
Saturday, October 13th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com In containers, on a slope, in open meadows, these fall-planted bulbs and seeds enhance small and large gardens. Learn planting techniques and timing. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Water Efficient & Deer Resistant Landscapes |
Saturday, November 3rd 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com A comprehensive look at natives and Mediterraneans suited to our foothill climate. Power point presentation. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
| Foothill Gardening 101 | |
Saturday, December 1st 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Carolyn Singer, CarolynSingerGardens.com New to gardening in the foothills? Or even a beginning gardener? This relaxed but informative class is designed to sort out the most important information you need to get started. Carolyn gives practical garden information as a gardener, designer, teacher, author and writer of “The Seasoned Gardener” column for the Union. | |
 | Wreath-making Class |
Saturday, December 8th 9:30-11:30 am — $15 Virginia Foster, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Bring your own greenery or use our cuttings and trimmings. Make a beautiful wreath for the Holidays. |
