Learn how to boost the health of your fruit trees using the principles of Korean Natural Farming! In this recorded workshop from The Giving Grove, we walk through how to harness beneficial microbes and create simple, homemade amendments that help trees thrive. You’ll learn the basics of fermented plant juice, lactic acid bacteria, vinegar extractions, and how each can be used in the orchard to reduce pests, support soil health, and increase your harvest. Perfect for orchard stewards, home growers, and anyone curious about low-cost, high-impact natural practices.
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Discover how to turn your school’s orchard or garden into a vibrant outdoor classroom. In this interactive workshop, educators explore practical, easy-to-implement ways to use underutilized outdoor spaces to enhance learning, spark curiosity, and support student well-being. Whether you already have an orchard or simply a patch of green space, you’ll leave with fresh ideas for lessons, daily routines, and place-based learning moments that benefit both teachers and students.
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Have you ever dreamed of growing your own trees from seed? In this comprehensive workshop, Nick Wrenn of Living Soil Tree Farm shares the ins and outs of starting a tree nursery—from selecting seeds and building air-pruned beds to protecting young trees and finding customers for your nursery stock. Whether you’re hoping to start a small backyard nursery or supply trees to your entire community, this session covers the practical steps, tools, and techniques to help you succeed.
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Have you ever wanted to know more about spraying your trees, but didn't know where to start? Learn all about holistic orchard sprays, the ingredients that make them up and how you can use them to make healthy trees with better fruit.
After this class, you will have a basic understanding of how, what and when to spray your fruit trees to make them as healthy as they can be.
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Learn how to keep your fruit trees healthy and productive year after year with our Dormant Season Pruning Workshop! In this informative session, Ryan from The Giving Grove team shares expert insights on the best practices for pruning fruit trees during the dormant season. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, this workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of pruning to enhance fruit development and maintain tree health.
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Managing an orchard or garden space is more than planting seeds, watering and weeding. The best way to help a community space thrive is engagement! Watch this interactive workshop where we talk about some simple ideas (including templates and examples) on how you can engage people in your orchard space. We learn together and from each other - and make a plan to implement these new ideas in the spring.
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