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Spring 2021 Week 8: EmbroideryFor the last workshop of the year, we'll learn how to embroider together! Beginners are welcome, so no need to worry if you've never tried it before!
Hosts: Charlotte & Lauren Zoom recording |
Spring 2021 Week 7: Veggie GardeningJoin us for a workshop on everything about vegetable gardening! We'll walk you through the steps of starting your own veggie garden, and offer some helpful tips on getting the most out of it!
Hosts: Justin & Lauren Zoom recording Slides Transcript Vegetable Gardening Handbook |
Spring 2021 Week 5: Tea TimeIt's tea time! This week, we'll discuss everything you need to know about how to grow and make your own tea, including some special tea blend recipes.
Hosts: Lauren & Iris Zoom recording Slides Transcript What Tea Are You? |
Spring 2021 Week 4: Sustainable GardeningCome learn about ways you can garden more sustainably! We'll discuss upcycling and other ways that you can take care of both the environment and yourself as you garden!
Hosts: Shelby & Yuerong Zoom recording Slides Transcript Mason Jar Soil Test |
Spring 2021 Week 3: The Garden ChefThis week, we have a fun workshop on cooking with produce from your garden! Join us for tips and tricks on making fun recipes with your home-grown produce!
Hosts: Emily & Karen Zoom recording Slides Transcript UCLA Teaching Kitchen classes |
Spring 2021 Week 2: MushroomsJoin us for a workshop on everything about mushrooms! We'll discuss the pharmacological phenomenon of mushrooms, the connections of plants through soil, how mushrooms are a friend to pollinators, and more!
Hosts: Sophie & Justin Zoom recording Slides Transcript Mushroom Grow Kit |
Winter 2021 Week 9: Preserving ProduceJoin expert canner and Dig leader Emily in learning about the boiling-water method of making jams and jellies! We will also cover methods of blanching and freezing vegetables, as well as drying the extra herbs from your backyard or kitchen windowsill.
Hosts: Emily & Justin Zoom recording Slides Transcript Preserving Handout |
Winter 2021 Week 8: Beyond BeesWe had so much fun at our pollinator workshop last quarter with Bruin Beekeepers, and we want to show you some more pollinators as well! Get ready to learn about hummingbirds, bats, and more!
Hosts: Justin & Yuerong Zoom recording Slides Transcript Local Native Plant Finder |
Winter 2021 Week 7: You Asked, We Answered!We asked you what topics you wanted to hear about, and you asked for WWOOFing! World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms is an interesting way to meet new people and experience new locales and ways of life!
Hosts: Karen & Lauren Zoom recording Slides Transcript Edible Plants Identification Kahoot |
Winter 2021 Week 6: HydroponicsHydroponics: hydro (water) + ponos (labor)
Did you know you can grow plants without soil?? Join us for some interesting information on hydroponics! Hosts: Iris & Sophie Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Winter 2021 Week 5: Indoor GardeningThis week, join us for a presentation on indoor gardening! We'll share some helpful tips and tricks on gardening indoors with you!
Hosts: Lauren & Emily Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Winter 2021 Week 4: Pests & DiseasesThis week we'll discuss a variety of pests & diseases your plants could be affected by, as well as treatment and remedies for some of them!
Hosts: Shelby & Iris Zoom recording Slides Transcript UC IPM Plant Diagnosing Tool |
Winter 2021 Week 3: Regenerative Agriculture Part 2We discuss the many benefits of regenerative agriculture, as well as designing our own farms together using these methods! We'll also be hearing from another farmer with lots of experience in regenerative agriculture!
Hosts: Charlotte, Shelby, & Justin Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Winter 2021 Week 2: Regenerative Agriculture Part 1We discuss the origins of regenerative agriculture, and hear from farmer Kelley Janes, who has worked in the field of regenerative agriculture farming!
Hosts: Sophie and Karen Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Winter 2021 Week 1: Nature-Inspired ArtWe discuss all different kinds of art inspired by nature, including fashion, music, sculpture, and so much more!
Hosts: Yuerong, Charlotte, Justin, Shelby Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Fall 2020 Week 9: Nature BingoJoin us on a nature walk from wherever you are! You’ll learn about the health benefits of nature and win prizes for completing your bingo board!
Host: Justin, Yuerong, & Shelby (& Iris) Zoom recording Slides Transcript Bingo Card #1 Bingo Card #2 |
Fall 2020 Week 8: Garden to TableWith our guests Professors Khankan and Palacios, we'll discuss planting seasons, harvesting and preserving, and planning nutritious meals with the food you grow!
Host: Yuerong and Lauren Zoom recording Transcript Slides |
Fall 2020 Week 7: Bee Keeping and CreatingJoin our guest speakers from Bruin Beekeepers to discuss the importance of bees and how to help them in our gardens. Then we'll create bee stuffed animals together!
Host: Charlotte and Karen Zoom recording Transcript Materials list |
Fall 2020 Week 6: Food JusticeHear from several food justice organizations around UCLA and LA, including UCLA professors, Food Forward, Swipe Out Hunger at UCLA, and more!
Host: Karen and Justin Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Fall 2020 Week 5: Herb Properties & PlantingWe'll discuss a variety of herbal plants, including their medicinal properties & flavors, and how you can incorporate them into your life.
Host: Sophie and Emily Zoom recording Slides Spagyrics table |
Fall 2020 Week 4: Cuttings & Seed StartingLearn how to plant your tree cuttings! We'll discuss how to best take a cutting, how to help it grow, how to grow different trees from seed, and how to take care of your trees. There's also a short introduction into seed starting!
Host: Emily and Yuerong Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Fall 2020 Week 3: Pressed Flower CraftsYou’ll learn how to make homemade pressed flower stickers, bottles or jars decorated with pressed flowers, and eco-printed fabric (dyeing fabric with plants), all using common household items!
Host: Shelby and Sophie Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Fall 2020 Week 2: Regrowing ScrapsLearn how to re-grow plants from your vegetable & herb scraps! We'll discuss the process of re-growing food from scraps and how you can adapt the process to your space.
Host: Lauren and Iris Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Fall 2020 Week 1: CompostingLearn about the benefits of composting, food waste, and various composting methods that can be done in a small space, like an apartment!
Host: Justin and Charlotte Zoom recording Slides Transcript |
Spring 2020: Transplanting |
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