duluthcommgarden@yahoo.com
218.722.4583
Program Coordinator
Jahn Hibbs
206 W 4th Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Class fees are $10 for each class.
Classes are subject to change, and pre-registration is required.
For more information, call us at (218) 722-4583 .
Tuesday, August 31; 6–8pm
Damiano Center Cafeteria
206 West 4th Street, 1st level
Instructor: Marian Syrjamaki-Kuchta.
Learn simple steps for turning puckery & flavorful crabapples into a tasty, healthful treat just in time for back-to-school lunches. Apples will be provided for a hands-on demonstration batch, with samples of the finished product for sampling. Dehydrators & other equipment can be checked out to make your own at home as soon as your apples are ready! Instructor Marian Syrjamaki-Kuchta is a long-time gardener, DCGP member & board member & enthusiastic advocate for growing and preserving your own food. Fruit trees have a special place in her heart – and her spring calendar – as she coordinates the DCGP Fruit Tree sale each year.
To register for this class, call the Duluth Community Garden Program, (218) 722-4583.
Thursday, September 2; 6–pm
Damiano Center Kitchen & Cafeteria
206 West 4th Street, 1st level
Instructors: Sharon Rogers & Jahn Hibbs
Jars of green pickles in the pantry conjure images of summer days. Learn the basics of hot water bath canning as long-time Duluth community gardener Sharon Rogers walks you through the steps for making pickles. Ingredients for both dill & sweet pickles will be available – your choice. Donations of cucumbers will be greatly appreciated.
To register for this class, call the Duluth Community Garden Program, (218) 722-4583.
Thursday, September 9; 6–8pm
Damiano Center Kitchen
206 West 4th Street, 1st level
Instructor: Melanie Lahr
Many of us are aware of the probiotic benefits of adding fermented foods to our diet. Lacto-fermentation preserves nutrients & supports healthy digestion thanks to the healthy flora & enzymes that aren't killed off by pasteurization. But did you know that fermented pickles are simply made using salt, water & spices? Join instructor Melanie Lahr, long-time lover of all food fermented, as she demystifies the process of lacto-fermentation.
To register for this class, call the Duluth Community Garden Program, (218) 722-4583.
Wednesday, October 13; 6–8pm
Cook Home Garden
Corner of Rice Lake & Arrowhead Roads
Instructor: Katie Hanson & Friends
Want to expand your garden or boost your plot's fertility for next year? Learn sheet mulching techniques that build soil fertility and break up clay with minimal digging. Gardening with terraces can prevent the loss of your carefully tended garden soil to erosion. They're functional, beautiful and you can learn tips for building them easily with found materials at this class. Did you know there are a handful of crops you can plant in the fall? Learn about the fall planting of garlic, spinach, and other lesser-known winter greens. The class will take place outdoors so dress for the weather! Instructor Katie Hanson is an avid gardener that has been experimenting with sheet mulching at her home and at community gardens for the past five years. To register for this Duluth Community Garden Program-sponsored October class offered through Community Education, go to their website www.duluthcommunityed.org or call 728-7463.
Tuesday, October 19; 6–8pm
Damiano Center Kitchen
206 West 4th Street, 1st level
Instructor: Dan Kislinger
Long before the advent of canned foods our forebears were able to preserve vegetables through fermentation. Learn about the wonders of fermented foods with Dan Kislinger, fermenter extraordinaire, as he walks you through the steps to making your own crock of real sauerkraut. Cabbage will be provided, but additional donations of cabbage are appreciated. Food-grade buckets will also be provided. To register for this Duluth Community Garden Program-sponsored October class offered through Community Education, go to their website www.duluthcommunityed.org or call 728-7463.
