In this introduction class we will discuss how essential oils can help you along your wellness journey.

Calling all curious omnivores and almost-there vegetarians! If you have considered going vegan but are unsure how to make the switch in diet and lifestyle, come learn and ask questions at this interesting and informative workshop. We will discuss dietary changes and replacements of all kinds, shopping lists, plant-based protein questions, FDA guidelines, the vegan […]

Yes, you can make your own soap! Celebrate autumn and create a clean, rich soap that suits your skin type and smells great – from oatmeal and flax, to avocado, to your homegrown herbs, you can craft the perfect bar for yourself and your loved ones. This class will be repeated later in the month.

It’s amazing how simple it is to achieve soft, shiny tresses by trading in the 7-syllable chemical ingredients for a couple of household items that provide nature’s answer to a head of gorgeous hair. Commercial shampoos and conditioners are loaded with harsh chemicals that strip hair of its inherent beauty and create unnecessary industrial waste […]

Along with healthfulness and deliciousness, affordability influences our shopping decisions. Kate will break down for us how to shop for the maximum nutrition, volume, and flavor, based on your needs. We will look at produce on sale that day as examples to assess quality and getting a great value for your dollars.

You may know about the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen (and if you don’t, you’ll find out in this class!), but in addition to basic health concerns, affordability influences our shopping decisions. Kate will break down for us how to shop for the maximum nutrition, volume, and flavor, based on your needs. We will […]

Table grapes from the Puget Sound region? Sure! We live in a micro-climate hospitable to some varieties of table and wine grapes, given the right care at the right time. This presentation on grapes for the home-gardener will cover soil, trellising, and specific varieties to get you started on your grape-growing adventures.

Learn how to build a Hutter Waterless Loo (composting toilet) to add to your property or home. A composting toilet can be used on property without septic or sewer service, it can take the pressure off your existing septic or sewer system, and it will keep valuable nutrients on your property for use in your […]

Ayurveda, the ‘science of life’, holds that there are three constitutional archetypes, or doshas. These three sets of physical and personality traits can be seen as in balance or, so commonly, out of balance. Food cravings, addiction or avoidance issues, and digestive upsets are all said to be indicators of our bodily systems being out […]

It’s amazing how simple it is to achieve soft, shiny tresses by trading in the 7-syllable chemical ingredients for a couple of household items that provide nature’s answer to a head of gorgeous hair. Commercial shampoos and conditioners are loaded with harsh chemicals that strip hair of its inherent beauty and create unnecessary industrial waste […]