Join Clinical Herbalist Liz Faermark for a class on making your own herbal tinctures with fresh plant material. Learn how to take a freshly-harvested medicinal plant and preserve its power in a liquid extract. Participants will learn a step-by-step process of tincture-making, peppered with helpful tips and tricks. We’ll also discuss how to incorporate tinctures (more…)
If you enjoy sipping tea and connecting with the earth and others, this workshop offers a meaningful way to explore the benefits of herbal teas while building community. Herbal teas are not only soothing and flavorful but also rich in health benefits and simple to create. Join us in a DUG community garden to discover (more…)
Late summer and early fall mark a time of transition in Colorado gardens. This workshop will cover techniques for maintaining and harvesting warm-season crops, revitalizing soil, selecting cool-weather crops, and using season extension tools like row covers and mulching. Participants will also learn how to put their garden to bed at the end of the (more…)
Join Clinical Herbalist Liz Faermark of Talk Wild Herbs for a ritual celebration of good health around the Autumnal Equinox! Fire cider is a traditional tonic that’s made with vinegar and a variety of immune-supportive herbs and foods like garlic, onion, horseradish, hot peppers, spicy roots, and aromatic herbs. Making fire cider is a traditional (more…)
Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with the power of red wiggler worms! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build your own vermicomposting bin and learn how to care for your new family members (worms!), transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost year-round—even indoors. Take home your very own worm bin and start creating healthy soil for (more…)
Learn the fundamentals of seed saving and gain hands-on experience with preserving different seed types. This class covers techniques for collecting, cleaning, and storing seeds from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Participants will practice saving seeds from a variety of plants and learn about their unique requirements, ensuring success in building a sustainable seed collection for (more…)
Students will explore the fundamentals of growing mushrooms at home, covering everything from sourcing materials and pressure cooking to creating growing bags, mushroom cultivation, and harvesting techniques. We’ll also talk about lesser-known growing mediums, including pumpkins! You’ll have the opportunity to practice your new skills by inoculating a pumpkin, learning how to care for it, (more…)
DUG’s Volunteer Appreciation Fest is an annual celebration of our community volunteers, from Garden Leaders to Grow a Garden mentors, and everyone in between. This year’s celebration will be hosted on Saturday, November 1 at the DUG Office. This is an invitation-only event and the registration link can be found via email. Tickets are free but required. Registrations (more…)
Bring the whole family and join us for fun, for a hands-on family workshop where you will craft three gifts made with ingredients inspired by the garden —perfect for sharing with loved ones or treating yourself this holiday season! Don’t miss this chance to explore your creativity while connecting with nature! Pricing This workshop is (more…)