Native Cherokee man John Powers, a hobby herbalist turned Certified Medical Herbalist, will join us to talk about medicinal plants! What to use, what not to use, and where to […]

We will talk about plants you can grow and plants you can find and what to do with them! There are tons of medicinal plants right outside your door (even […]

This lesson will provide a guide to warm weather and cold weather crops, plus appropriate garden spacing. You will also learn about “companion plants,” plants you can utilize to help […]

Our irrigation course will show you the different methods of creating irrigation systems, and how to implement them into our gardens. This class is virtual and will be held through […]

This lesson provides the fundamental understanding of WISP, which stands for Weed suppression, Integrated pest management, Soil health, and Plant health. You and your plants won’t want to miss it! […]

This will be an in-person workshop, where we will have a guest come show us the basics principles of preserving our produce. Email Joe Kohn at jkhon@asdevelop.org if you are interested. We will confirm if there is a spot for you closer to the event.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly approach to controlling pests in gardening and agriculture. Instead of relying solely on chemical pesticides, IPM focuses on a combination of strategies to prevent, monitor, and manage pest populations in a way that is both effective and sustainable.  This class is virtual and will be held through […]

This course will teach the practices that ensure the food you grow and harvest is safe to eat and free from harmful pathogens, contaminants, and toxins. Since food is grown in the soil and exposed to the environment, it's important to take steps to prevent contamination from sources like pests, diseases, improper handling, and environmental […]

This will be an in-person workshop with a guest instructor. The goal is to focus on foods that promote cardiovascular health by reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. This style of cooking emphasizes the use of nutrient-rich, heart-healthy ingredients and healthy cooking methods. The address will be announced soon. […]

Come learn about cottage food laws. This allows people to prepare food in their own homes or small kitchens (rather than commercial facilities) and sell them to the public. It encourages entrepreneurship for those who want to make food as a side business or hobby, such as baking, preserving, or making jams and jellies. This […]

This lesson will explain why we compost, how to compost, and the many benefits of using your own compost in your garden. This is a virtual class and will be held through Zoom. You can register here.

Learn about techniques used to extend the growing season for plants. This allows gardeners to grow crops for a longer period of time, either earlier in the spring or later into the fall. This class is virtual and held through Zoom, You can register here.