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Homestead Gardens Tour
Homestead Gardens Tour
Friday August 21st, 1-4 pm
Co-hosted by: Northwoods Food Project, Cook County UMN Extension
Large gardens, homestead gardens, subsistence farms- there are lots of names, but the idea is the same: try to produce as much of your family’s food for the year as possible. Whether you have been gardening for years, or are just intrigued by the idea of trying to grow more of your own food, you are invited to join us for an afternoon of learning as we visit two homestead-scale gardens in Cook County.
This is an opportunity to learn from fellow gardeners about how they have developed their garden spaces, strategies they use to extend the growing season, ways they work to build healthy soils, and more.
Audience: Local farmers and gardeners, people interested in homestead agriculture, local food system enthusiasts
Location: The tour will visit two gardens near Colvill, east of Grand Marais. Addresses and directions will be provided following registration.
Questions? Email Kate Cowie-Haskell at katech@northwoodsfoodproject.org.
Savor the Summer: Food Preservation Workshops
Savor the Summer: Food Preservation Workshops
Preserve the bounty of summer with the help of the Northwoods Food Project Food Equipment Library!
All workshops will take place at the Cook County Community Center from 6-8 pm unless noted. Please indicate which workshops you are interested in below to help us estimate numbers.
There is no cost to attend!
August 18 -- Fun with Foraged and Found Fruits: Learn to use the dehydrator and food mill to preserve seasonally available berries and fruits. You'll leave this workshop with a sample of healthy fruit snacks and the confidence to make your own sauces and dried fruit! Led by Jennifer Victor-Larsen.
September 1 – Grillo Walk-Behind Tractor Training: Get hands-on experience operating the Grillo walk-behind tractor safely and effectively. Participants will learn basic operation, maintenance, and implement attachment, making this class ideal for gardeners and small-scale growers interested in using the equipment. After this training, you will be eligible to rent the tractor from the food equipment library! Location TBA. Led by Mark Spinler.
September 8 – Vacuum Sealing Basics: Discover how vacuum sealing can extend the life of fresh, frozen, and dried foods. Will also show how to infuse, extract, marinade, and speed rehydrate using the Anova chamber vacuum. This class covers proper techniques, best practices for food safety, and how to use the library's many vacuum sealers with confidence. Led by Eric Edgin.
September 15 – Introduction to High Acid Canning: Learn the fundamentals of safe water bath canning and steam canning for preserving high-acid foods such as jams, jellies, pickles, and tomatoes. Leave with the knowledge needed to preserve seasonal harvests safely at home. Led by Sarah Waddle and Carol Bennett.
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