Sunday March 10th from 1pm-3pm $20 Instructor: Miles Smart
In this workshop we will go over the basics of how to prune an established fruit tree. We will cover how to keep a tree in a shape that is conducive to easy picking, discuss espalier pruning, how to spot disease, and the pruning method ‘spur pruning’.
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Saturday April 27th from 10:00am-4:00pm $52 for individuals or $80 for two people of the same household Instructor: Jen
This intensive, hands on workshop will take participants through the process of establishing a productive food garden including site selection, layout, soil and bed preparation, crop planning, planting, crop rotation, irrigation, required tools/equipment and maintenance. From backyards, front yards, to small balconies, we will send you home with a plan and the knowledge for success. It also includes an introduction to weeds and pests. Please bring a bagged lunch, gardening gloves and lots of questions! Tea, coffee and water provided.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
Call 604 266 1397 or Register Online
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No more ties people! Instead, sign up with your dad and come down to KJM where Kenny (K) and Jordan (J) will help you build your very own wood framed succulent living wall.
This class will be a fun filled couple of hours for you to enjoy with your dad. Students will first build their frames from wood and wire, and then plant them up with succulent cuttings. The two of you will be sent home with one finished vertical planter to enjoy at home, along with care instructions of course!
There will be several choices of shape and size for the frame you make such as 10″ x 10″ or 12″ x 6″ depending on your preference.
All materials provided
Price: $89
When: Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th from 1-3pm
What to Bring: a hammer, gloves, safety glasses
Must be age 12+
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER
phone 604 266 1397 or click to register online
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Saturday, July 13th 1-2:30pm $15
Join Co-owner and Farm Director Lori for all you need to know about raising backyard chickens.
Lori knows how rewarding raising chickens can be and is excited to get you started on your way. To make things easier, you can pre-book/pruchase any of the following to take home with you after the workshop so you are ready to go while the information is fresh in your mind:
fertilized eggs
un-sexed chicks
pullets(young hens that will be laying soon)
Lori will go through everything with you including city regulations, feeding, chicken health and care, and much more.
Register early as this class has limited space and will likely fill up.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
phone 604 266 1397 or Register Online
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Sunday July 27th from 1pm-3pm $20 Instructor: Jen
Though it may be at the height of summer’s glory, now is the time to start planning your winter food garden. Learn how to extend your season right into next spring with some easy tips and smart crop planning.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
phone 604 266 1397 or Register Online
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Saturday, November 16th 10am-4pm $85 Instructor: Scott Henderson -The Mushroom Man
Join the Mushroom Man, Scott Henderson for a hands on one day workshop. This seminar will cover Shiitake logs inoculation, Oyster mushroom Straw bags preparation, Stropharia chip spawn creation and Oyster mushroom coffee ground inoculation.
Participants will get hands-on instruction and take home a two inoculated logs, a large straw bag oyster mushroom farm, inoculated woodchips to start a chip bed mushroom patch at home, and inoculated coffee grounds which can be used to grow out oyster mushrooms, or to inoculate a still larger quantity of coffee grounds.
Participants are requested to bring their own charged cordless drill, if they have one, a plastic tote bin for wood chip spawn and a small plastic container for coffee ground spawn. Please bring your lunch. Hot and cold beverages will be provided.
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
phone 604 266 1397 or Register Online
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Saturday, November 23th from 12pm-3pm $55
Join Co-Owner Lori and her daughter Melanie (the M in KJM) for an afternoon filled with joy and elegant crafting. When you finish this class you will go home with a gorgeous, one of a kind wreath for your front door this holiday season, as well as the skills and confidence to make one every year. We will be using a variety of unique specialty greenery, cones, berries, ribbons, and the secret ingredient…. you guessed it, Christmas Spirit!!!
Wreath Workshop: Saturday, November 23th from 12pm-3pm $55
*You must pre-register as space is limited.
It will be in a heated polyhouse, but please dress warmly and bring:
Gloves, wire cutters (or pliers with a wire cut feature), pruning snips/clippers
Warm beverages and chocolates will be provided. (I mean, who can craft without chocolate right?)
TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
Phone 604 266 1397 or Register Online
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TBA
Our Beekeeper will take you through the process of getting your own apiary started in your backyard, where to obtain supplies, and how to care for honey bees. Russel will relay crucial information and tips about making your own honey from your apiary. He will also discuss the health benefits of local raw honey vs. pasteurized honey, and the processes involved.
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