7 TH A NNUAL HERITAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MONTICELLOM O N TIC E L L O SEPTEMBER 6–7, 2013

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— A FEW OF OUR KEYNOTES — he ˇomas Jeƒerson Founda†on and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Tare delighted to host the 7th annual Heritage Harvest Fes†val at Mon†cello. ˇis communi™ fes†val is possible thanks to the support of sponsors and the hard work of many in the communi™ including the Central Vir¬nia Master Gardeners and our Mon†cello volunteers. We thank you for joining us in celebra†on of the harvest and Jeƒerson’s agricultural legacy. ˇis program was designed for you to use as a resource both during and after the Fes†val. ˇomas Jeƒerson’s legacy in food, wine, and gardening provides rich context for the fes†val. ˇe 7th annual Heritage Harvest Fes†val celebrates this tan¬ble connec†on to the past. Learn about organic gardening, seed saving, and JOEL SALATIN ELIOT COLEMAN ED BEGLEY, JR. TEMPLE GRANDIN DANIEL SALATIN agricultural pursuits. Savor the local food at chef demonstra†ons and from Pa. & Kan. FAIRS Kan. FAIR Pa. & Kan. FAIRS Kan. FAIR Pa. FAIR Author, Lecturer, Author, Renowned Author, Animal Science Doctor, Innovative Farmer, food vendors. Taste hundreds of heirloom tomatoes to find your favorite, along American Farmer Horticulturist Environmentalist Professor, Author Author, Speaker with dozens of melons and peppers. Amble through the restored landscape Presented by Envirolet and gardens at Mon†cello. Enjoy tradi†onal crafts. Laugh with your family and friends. Dance to the music. EXPERIENCE MORE THAN 200 HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS! Welcome, learn something important, and have fun. RENEWABLE ENERGY ★ SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE ★ DIY ★ GARDENING ★ GREEN BUILDING ECO-FRIENDLY MARKETPLACE ★ CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES ★ 17 & UNDER GET IN FREE!

www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com Gabriele Rausse Ira Wallace Director of Gardens & Grounds Festival Coordinator Pre-orderPre-order youryour tticketsickets nownow andand ssave!ave! Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Sign up for the free MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR weekly e-newsletter Find discount lodging ★ Get up-to-date program information HERITAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL FOUNDERS Check out our exhibitors ★ Learn about our sponsors ★ Sign up to win special FAIR giveaways The Thomas Jefferson Southern Exposure Foundation Seed Exchange SIGN UP TO HELP OUT APPLY TO EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES ˇe ˇomas Jeƒerson Founda†on owns and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange preserves 785-274-4307 785-274-4439 828-669-3957 operates Mon†cello, the mountaintop home flavorful, re¬onal heirlooms, selected [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of ˇomas Jeƒerson. As a private, nonprofit forproduc†vi™ and disease resistance. organiza†on, the Founda†on receives no We oƒer heirloom garlic, rare perennial regular federal or state budget support for onions, books and seed saving supplies for its twofold mission of preserva†on and gardeners. Many of our 700 varie†es are educa†on. About a half million people visit grown on our farm in the rolling hills of Mon†cello each year. For informa†on, visit central Vir¬nia and by small, organic and www.monticello.org. ecolo¬cal farmers. www.southernexposure.com

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TOMATO TASTING Ongoing activity in the Tasting Tent

Taste the flavorful diversi™ of heirloom tomato varie†es in the Tas†ng Tent. Enjoy over a hundred ™pes of heirloom tomatoes including some of our favorites:

Abraham Lincoln Cherokee Purple • Tropic Amy’s Apricot • Matt’s Wild Cherry Old Virginia • Yellow Pear • Rosella Purple Visit THE SHOP tent, Garden Peach • Red Cherry located in the center of Risentraube • Principe Borghese the West Lawn Yellow Brandywine • Green Zebra Red Pisa Date • SEEDS & HEIRLOOM PLANTS • FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS Rank your favorites here, and tweet about them! #HHF13 • GARDENING BOOKS • LOCAL VIRGINIA FOODS 1. 4. • MONTICELLO HONEY

• HISTORIC CHOCOLATE TASTING 2. 5. • FESTIVAL SPEAKER BOOK SIGNINGS 3. 6.

Grown by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and other Buy Fresh, Buy Local farms.

Also taste a variety of peppers and melons!

monticelloshop.org NOTICE • ˇe 7th Annual Heritage Harvest Fes†val at Mon†cello is an important educa†onal & Your purchase supports M˜tcello • Shop lne at recrea†onal program, and we want to share it with the world. ˇe Fes†val is covered by local and na†onal media, and may also be recorded in video and s†ll form for educa†onal and promo†onal use by the ˇomas Jeƒerson Founda†on. Attendees may be included in some of the footage. By attending this event you are consen†ng to allow your likeness to be used for the above purposes.

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Saturday, Sept. 7 Book Signings Festival Shop Tent Monticello West Lawn

Come meet festival presenters during our scheduled book signings! 10:15 – 10:45 AM 3:30 – 4:00 PM Books are available at the signing locations. Dr. Arthur O. Tucker, Encyclopedia of Herbs Tanya Denckla-Cobb, The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food and 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Reclaiming Our Food: How the Grassroots Friday, Sept. 6 Saturday, Sept. 7 Steve Bender, Passalong Plants Food Movement Is Changing the Way We Eat The Shop at Monticello The Shop at Monticello Tom Burford, Apples of North America and Pat Foreman, Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center City Chicks: Keeping Micro- The Best Apples to Buy and Grow flocks of Chickens as Garden Helpers, 10:15 – 10:45 AM 10:15 – 10:45 AM Forrest Pritchard, Gaining Ground: A Story Compost Creators, Bio-recyclers, and Local Pam Dawling, Sustainable Market Farming: Cindy Conner, Develop a Sustainable of Farmers Markets, Local Food and Saving Food Suppliers and Backyard Market Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres Vegetable Garden Plan (DVD) and Cover the Family Farm Gardening: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Crops and Compost Crops IN Your Garden Selling What You Grow 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Miriam Rubin, Tomatoes (DVD) Harvey Ussery, The Small-Scale Poultry Dr. Arthur O. Tucker, Encyclopedia of Herbs 1:15 – 1:45 PM Flock: An All-Natural Approach to Raising 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM 1:15 – 1:45 PM Peter Hatch, “A Rich Spot of Earth:” Chickens and Other Fowl for Home and Pam Dawling, Sustainable Market Farming: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Market Growers Cindy Conner, Develop a Sustainable Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres Monticello Vegetable Garden Plan (DVD) and Cover 4:15 – 5:15 PM Barbara Pleasant, Starter Vegetable Gardens Crops and Compost Crops IN Your Garden Barbara Hobens, Garden Your City Cary Fowler, Shattering: Food, Politics, and (DVD) and The Complete Compost Gardening Guide Hank Will, Plowing With Pigs and the Loss of Genetic Diversity Harvey Ussery, The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: 2:45 – 3:15 PM Other Creative, Low-Budget Homesteading An All-Natural Approach to Raising Chickens Solutions Pat Foreman, City Chicks: Keeping Micro- and Other Fowl for Home and Market Growers flocks of Chickens as Garden Helpers, Compost Creators, Bio-recyclers, and Local Food 1:15 – 1:45 PM Suppliers and Backyard Market Gardening: Kathleen Maier, Bush Medicine of San The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Selling What You Salvador Island, Bahamas Grow Alexis Zeigler, Perennial Food: Easy and Peter Hatch, “A Rich Spot of Earth:” Thomas Reliable Methods for Growing and Propagating GUILT-FREEShopping Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello Fruits and Nuts Kathleen Maier, Bush Medicine of San Lisa Mason Ziegler, The Easy Cut-flower we’ve banned more than 100 artificial ingredients Salvador Island, Bahamas Garden Hank Will, Plowing With Pigs and Other 2:45 – 3:15 PM and have everything you need to get you in & out... Creative, Low-Budget Homesteading Solutions Tom Burford, Apples of North America and 4:15 – 4:45 PM The Best Apples to Buy and Grow FREE COOKING HELP FROM OUR COOKING COACH, TAYLOR Barbara Pleasant, Starter Vegetable Gardens Dr. Jeanine Davis, Growing and Marketing FREE SHOPPING HELP FROM OUR HEALTHY EATING SPECIALIST, BECCA and The Complete Compost Gardening Guide Ginseng, Goldenseal, and Other Woodland YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAVORITES Harvey Ussery, The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: Medicinals by Dr. W. Scott Persons and Dr. An All-Natural Approach to Raising Chickens Jeanine Davis

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“The ornaments too, and the amusements of life, are entitled to their portion of attention. ... Music is invaluable where a person has an ear ... It furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life. … Do not neglect your music. It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours…” — ˇomas Jeƒerson, to Nathaniel Burwell, March, 14, 1818

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1:15 – 2:00 PM Adrienne Young-Ramsey

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4:00 – 5:00 PM Jorma Kaukonen

5:30 – 6:30 PM Sarah Jarosz

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6 7 Join us on Saturday at 1:30pm and learn how to ALL-DAY EVENTS Saving, harvest seeds from your favorite garden vegetables. preserving, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants Backyard Revolution is a familial celebra†on of our country’s cultural and agri- We maintain thousands cultural heritage. Connec†ng those devoted to the historic preserva†on of prac†cal of heirloom vegetable tradi†ons with those curious to learn, Backyard Revolu†on bridges past to present, varieties in the largest non-governmental seed fostering recollec†on, reskilling and respect for the invaluable wisdom and self-su√- bank of its kind. Join our cient ingenui™ of our forebears. network of members to Join us this year near the South Terrace and visit the Young Pioneers area to explore access over 12,000 fruit ac†vi†es and games designed for children of all ages. Meet friendly farm animals, make and vegetable varieties in instruments, and learn new skills like sewing and weaving, blacksmithing and archery, or our nation’s most diverse even rail split†ng.* seed exchange. Backyard Revolu†on was founded by musician Adrienne Young-Ramsey, who would like to oƒer heartfelt thanks to all those contribu†ng their †me, talent, and passion to the Preserva†on of our Planet and who keep alive the connec†on to our Historic Skills and Wisdom. Seed Savers Exchange Learn more today at www.backyardrevolution.com 3094 563-382-5990 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA • • seedsavers.org * Special Thanks to FITZGERALD SOD FARM for generously supplying logs for the VA Rail Splitters.

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9:00 – 10:00 10:30 – 11:30 12:00 – 1:00 1:30 – 2:30 3:00 – 4:00 4:30 – 5:30 Visitor Center Backyard Revolution's Growing Heirloom Garlic & Plowing with Pigs & Common Nutritive Herbs for a Nation presents Small Scale Easy Fermentation Perennial Onions: How to Grow Premium Paid Program Classroom 5 Vinegar-Making Basics Other Farmstead Solutions Promoting Family Health Cheese-Making in the Home with Dawn Story of Farmstead These Culinary Essentials with Gabriele Rausse with Hank Will of Grit and with Krista & Rob Rahm of Forrest Visitor Center Kitchen Ferments with Ira Wallace of Southern Mountaintop Mother Earth News Green Farm with Anne Buteau Exposure Seed Exchange Premium Paid Program

Creating Abundance Native Medicinals: The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: Mountaintop with Permaculture Native American Herbs Making Medicine & Creating An All-Natural Approach to Regionally Adapted Plants Classroom 6 The Basics of Seed Saving with Christine Muehlman Gyovai of Flavor & Fragrance Sanctuaries Raising Chickens & Other Fowl with Kathy Jentz of Washington Free Program with Rodger Winn Visitor Center of Blue Ridge Permaculture with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker with Kathleen Maier of Sacred for Home & Market Growers Gardener Magazine Network Plant Traditions with Harvey Ussery NOTE: The Visitor Center The New Victory Garden: is 0.3 miles from the Harmonizing Vegetables Tomatoes for Southeast Mountaintop. Please Producing Plentiful & Flowers Chicken Whispering: Discover Growing a Better Organic Classroom 7 Grow a Sustainable Diet Gardens: Colors, Asian Greens with Joe Brunetti and Erin Clark, the Chicken You Never Knew Food Garden allow at least 15 minutes with Cindy Conner Flavors, Stories Visitor Center with Pam Dawling Horticulturists at the Smithsonian with Patricia Foreman with Barbara Pleasant of travel time between with Craig LeHoullier National Museum of these locations. Shuttles American History also run from the Shuttle Drop-Off area to the Backyard Revolution's Backyard Revolution's Backyard Revolution's Growing Your Own Growing a Nation presents Growing a Nation presents Maintaining a Bee Yard Visitor Center. Woodland Pavilion Herb Box On A Budget Growing a Nation presents Woodland Botanicals How to Build A Pole Barn Harmonious Herd Management During Times of Adversity with Althea and Matthew Raiford Creating the Family Homestead with Jeanine Davis of North Visitor Center with Luke Ramsey of Ramsey for Land & Animals with Paul Legrand with Adrienne Young-Ramsey Carolina State University Restoration with Ben Coleman

Walkabout Tours, Thomas Jefferson's Thomas Jefferson & Natural Thomas Jefferson's Thomas Jefferson & Seed Saving in the Monticello Herbs & Their Uses Fruit Garden History Woodland Walk Revolutionary Garden Natural History Woodland Walk Monticello Vegetable Garden Meet at the Fish Pond with Lily Fox-Bruguiere Mountaintop with Gabriele Rausse with Jerry Therrien with Peter Hatch with Peggy Cornett with Pat Brodowski

GRAND PREVIEW KEYNOTE SPEAKER GRAND PREVIEW KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Cary Fowler Steve Bender Dr. Cary Fowler’s interna†onal career in the conserva†on and use Steve Bender is the Senior Writer for Southern Living and has of crop diversi™ spans almost 40 years. Most recently Cary was been with the magazine since 1983. He received his B.A. in History Execu†ve Director of the Global Crop Diversi™ Trust. from Washington College in Chestertown, MD and a Cer†ficate in Ornamental Hor†culture from the Ins†tute of Applied Agriculture In the 1990s, Cary headed the Interna†onal Conference and at the Universi™ of Maryland. Programme on Plant Gene†c Resources at the Food and Agriculture Organiza†on of the United Na†ons (FAO), which produced the UN’s Steve has edited three books for Southern Living—the Southern first ever global assessment of the state of the world’s plant gene†c Living Landscape Book, the Southern Living Garden Problem Solver, resources. He drafted and supervised nego†a†ons of FAO’s Global and the Southern Living Garden Book and is currently working on Plan of Ac†on for Plant Gene†c Resources, adopted by 150 countries a revision of the latter, due out in 2015. Over the years, he has received many wri†ng in 1996. ˇat same year he served as Special Assistant to the Secretary General of the World awards. Passalong Plants, co-authored with Felder Rushing, was named the best-written Food Summit. Currently he is a member of the Boards of the New York Botanical Garden garden book by the Garden Writers of America in 1994. A sequel is pending. As the Corpora†on and Rhodes College, and he chairs the Interna†onal Advisory Council of “Grumpy Gardener,” Steve writes one of the most popular gardening blogs in the the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. ˇe Vault provides a secure backup for the world’s seed country with more than a million page views per year. collec†on and is the single largest collec†on of crop diversi™ in the world. Inside the Seed Vault, Fowler and his team work to ensure that the world’s food supply has the diversi™ Steve makes his home in Hoover, Alabama with his beau†ful wife, Judy, his brilliant needed to address the omnipresent threats of pests, diseases, and climate change. son, Brian, his lazy cat, Ketchup, and his garden gnome, Svalbard.

Cary has been profiled by CBS 60 Minutes, The New Yorker, and New Scientist, and is the author of several books on the subject of crop diversi™ and more than 100 ar†cles on the topic in journals on agriculture, law, and development.

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9:00 – 10:00 10:30 – 11:30 12:00 – 1:00 1:30 – 2:30 3:00 – 4:00 4:30 – 5:30 Visitor Center Mushrooms & Useful Plants: Elderberry Syrup & other Seasonal Cooking: Putting By: An Introduction Essentials of Cheese-Making Classroom 5 Fungal Allies Elixirs for Immune Health The Basics of Seed Saving Extending the Harvest Premium Paid Program to Home Canning with Gail Hobbs-Page of with Mark Jones of with Kathleen Maier of with Rodger Winn with Gay Beery of Visitor Center with Leni Sorensen Caromont Farm Sharondale Farm Sacred Plant Traditions A Pimento Catering Mountaintop Premium Paid Program All Things Lavender Local Gardening: Luffa: Food, Medicine, Beauty Planning a Sustainable The Sustainable Farm Lifestyle Classroom 6 with Nicole Schermerhorn of Innovative Home Composting Solving Common Challenges Product, & Scouring Pad Food System with Michael Levatino of Ted's Mountaintop A Thyme to Plant at Lavender with Barbara Pleasant with Kathy Jentz of Washington with Jeanine Davis of North with Tony Kleese of Earthwise Visitor Center Last Stand Fields Herb Farm Gardener Magazine Carolina State University Company, LLC Free Program

Growing Great Greens Succession Planting Grow Great Spring Flowers Year-Round NOTE: The Visitor Center Apple Varieties for Apple Varieties for Classroom 7 Grow a Sustainable Diet for Continuous with Fall Plantings with Cindy Brown, Manager Organic Orchards Cider- and Pie-Making is 0.3 miles from the with Cindy Conner Vegetable Harvests with Lisa Mason Ziegler of The of Horticulture Collections Visitor Center with Tom Burford with Tom Burford Mountaintop. Please with Pam Dawling Gardener's Workshop Management and Education at Smithsonian Gardens allow at least 15 minutes of travel time between Tomatoes for The Flora of Virginia: Feeding the Poultry Flock Propagating Fruit Trees Native American Herbs these locations. Shuttles Woodland Pavilion Southeast Gardens: Worth the 250 Year Wait Bee-ginning Beekeeping Entirely from Home Resources with Alexis Ziegler of Living of Flavor & Fragrance also run from the Shuttle Colors, Flavors, Stories with Marion Lobstein of Virginia with Paul Legrand Visitor Center with Harvey Ussery Energy Farm with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker Drop-Off area to the with Craig LeHoullier Native Plant Society Visitor Center. Walkabout Tours, Thomas Jefferson & Natural Thomas Jefferson's Seed Saving in the Thomas Jefferson & Natural Seed Saving in the Monticello Herbs & Their Uses History Woodland Walk Revolutionary Garden Monticello Flower Garden History Woodland Walk Monticello Vegetable Garden Meet at the Fish Pond with Lily Fox-Bruguiere Mountaintop with Jerry Therrien with Peter Hatch with Debbie Donley with Peggy Cornett with Pat Brodowski

Virginia Cider Making Heirloom Apple & Planning Your Garden Fall & Winter Veggies: Green Up Your Home & Town: Gardening With & Vegetable Garden Tent with Chuck & Charlotte Shelton Artisanal Cheese Tasting for Seed Saving Zero-Degree Gardening Beauty & Benefits For Chickens of Albemarle CiderWorks and with Tom Burford and Gail with Grant Olson of with Ken Bezilla of Southern Mountaintop with Barbara Hobens with Pat Foreman Vintage Virginia Apples Hobbs-Page Seed Savers Exchange Exposure Seed Exchange

Extending the Harvest: Garden Can the Sweet Corn Seeds on Ice: A Guided Tour of The Multi-Functional West Lawn Tent New Dimensions in Garden Art Passalong Plants Fresh Eating All Year with Hank Will of Grit and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Homestead Greenhouse with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker with Steve Bender with Ira Wallace of Southern Mountaintop Mother Earth News with Cary Fowler with Harvey Ussery Exposure Seed Exchange

South Terrace Seed Swap Seed Swap Seed Swap GMO Panel Mountaintop with Rodger Winn with Rodger Winn with Rodger Winn

Farmer Panel Selecting the Right Land and How to Gross $1 Per Square featuring author The Future of Small Farms Location for Your New Farm Albemarle County presents Farm Foundation Presents Farmer Tent Foot on Your Small Farm Tanya Denckla-Cobb with Forrest Pritchard with Sue Ellen Johnson of Marketing Boot Camp Solutions from the Lands Mountaintop with Clif Slade of UVa’s Institute for Piedmont Environmental Council Environmental Negotiation

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We design live succulent wreaths, Topeka, Kan., is the leading informa†on resource fired pizza oven located on the back of a truck in Our goals are to educate students and build a hypertufa and whimsical container gardens as well serving the sustainable living, rural lifes™le, farm Central Vir¬nia. Our pizzas feature local ingredi- founda†on of knowledge and skills so that they as live wall han¬ngs and provide fresh local veg- memorabilia and classic motorcycle communi- ents as often as possible. www.blueridgepizza.com will be able to build successful careers in culinary etables in season. www.hensandchiks.com †es. As proud sponsors of the Heritage Harvest 26 Amazin’ Grazin’ arts and for our graduates to be sought after culi- Fes†val, Ogden’s brands Mother Earth News, Mother prepares grass-finished , and are leading voices in the nary professionals within our local food service 10 Gossamer Foundation is a nonprofit Earth Living Grit beef from Polyface Farm with the aim of selling Charlottesville area and na†onwide. industry. www.pvcc.edu dedicated to Global Sustainabili™ and Local Foods. “real” food. ˇeir projects include the Chickens and You 19 Optima Health 27 Family Ties and Pies 2 Albemarle County, home to 98,970 res- Training Series leading to the Master Backyard provides health plan cov- makes fresh fruit, idents, is one of the most attrac†ve and desirable Chicken Keeper Cer†fica†on, and the Coop erage to more than 450,000 members throughout all natural seasonal gourmet, pies, quiche, brioche, loca†ons in Vir¬nia. ˇe coun™ has a wide range Corps. www.chickensandyou.com Vir¬nia. We oƒer programs to support members scones, & granola. We are a family based business of cultural, historic and recrea†onal ac†vi†es with chronic illnesses, customized wellness pro- and have sold at markets and fes†vals and Relay grams, and integrated clinical and behavioral which oƒer unique advantages for thriving busi- 11 Forrest Green Farm is located in cen- Foods for 7 years. www.familytiesandpies.com health services—all to help our members improve nesses and for gracious living. www.albemarle.org tral Vir¬nia, supplying the best naturally- and their health. Wherever we serve our members, 28 Greenie’s ecolo¬cally-grown medicinal and culinary herb oƒers locally source vegetar- Op†ma stands out through our passion for health 3 Rebecca’s Natural Food oƒers plants, vegetables, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised ian and vegan foods. We call our menu crea†ve and service excellence. personalized service in choosing the high- chickens, and more. www.forrestgreenfarm.com vegetarian because we depend on what’s fresh and est quali™ natural supplements, body care seasonal and what comes to mind. 20 Enchanter’s Garden Native Plant items, special™ food, and organic bulk spices 12 Bath Fitter is one of North America’s Nursery 29 Pantheon Ice Pops in a fun, comfortable, clean environment. leading acrylic bathtub, shower enclosure and tub- specializes in growing plants na†ve to We are selling www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com to-shower conversion companies. Our bathtub the southern Appalachian Mountains and beyond. popsicles that we make using fresh fruit, and/or refinishing products are custom molded to fit over We also have a special focus on plants growing coconut milk. We also make a chocolate with sea 4 WayCoolTools Unbreakable Broadforks exis†ng fixtures for quick and clean bathroom in the rare and endangered shale-barrens habitat salt that’s a real favorite. Find us on Facebook at for stress free gardening! Innova†ve, durable gar- renova†ons that last a life†me. www.bathfitter.com found from Pennsylvania through Vir¬nia and Pantheon Pop Shop. dening tools for the garden, homestead and farm. West Vir¬nia. www.enchantersgarden.com 30 Greenhouse building tools, flame weeding tools 13 Blue Ridge Permaculture Network Gryffon’s Aerie is a pasture-based farm 21 A Thyme to Plant at Lavender and farming equipment. Free tool sharpening that not only raises the Devon beef and Tamworth is a group of permaculture prac††oners and edu- Fields Herb Farm clinics at our booth www.WayCoolTools.com cators who live and work in the Central Vir¬nia has central Vir¬nia’s larg- pork, but expertly prepares and serves their prod- www.EarthandSkySolutions.com Biore¬on. www.blueridgepermaculture.net est selec†on of USDA Cer†fied Organic herb uct at select events. www.gryffonsaerie.com plants, gourmet vegetable plants, and raw local 31 Kira’s Crepes 5 Mountain Meadow Creamery, 14 Aunt Beas Backyard Beehives honey. www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com provides delicious freshly- located in Ivy and in business for over 25 years, promote the use of sustainable prac†ces as made sweet and savory crepes. www.kirascrepes.com 22 The Airlie Center produces milk based soaps, lo†ons and bath salts. naturally as possible within any managed hive Center opened 32 mountainmeadowproducts.com system. It is a be¬nner-friendly, small scale, its doors in 1960, establishing a space where The Early Bird Gallery specializes in economical, pes†cide-free, bee-conserva†on individuals and organiza†ons could meet in a an†ques and vintage & new accessories for you, 6 Hope of Glory Farm We are a fiber hive; a viable alterna†ve beekeeping paradigm. distrac†on-free and neutral environment to can- your home and your garden, collected by Cheri farm oƒering products such as socks, scarves, www.auntbeasbees.com didly exchange ideas on issues, ignite thought and Kennedy Early. stuƒed toys and shawls made from our alpacas, inspire collec†ve ac†on around shared interests, sheep and goats. Also, raw fleeces and rovings for 15 UVA Institute for Environmental purpose and values.www.airlie.com 33 Countryside Organics manufactures spinning are available. www.hopeofgloryfarm.com Negotiation ˇe Vir¬nia Food Heritage organic material mixes, livestock feeds, and a 23 Dementi Milestone Publishing Project is a collabora†ve, communi™-based complete line of supplements and fer†lizers for 7 LFN Textiles presents garden-themed project that envisions a greater understand- Publishing focuses on books about the people organic farming. www.countrysideorganics.org ribbons and hand-printed household tex†les ing and documenta†on of our food heritage to and places of Richmond, Vir¬nia. ˇey are show- 34 designed by Laura Foster Nicholson. lfntextiles.com enhance our re¬onal sustainabili™ and resilience. casing their children’s book, The Last Pumpkin Michelle’s Herbs oƒers a wide varie™ www.vafoodheritage.com by William A. Pike, illustrated by Nell Chesley. of organic foods and everyday products includ- 8 Roses Ridge Farm handcrafts goats www.dementimilestonepublishing.com ing: Organic Spices, Gluten-Free Foods, Organic milk soap and natural skincare products using 16 Black Bear Composting was Produce, Organic Skin Care Products and much local and environmentally friendly ingredients. founded in 2010 to play a role in organics recy- more! www.michellesherbs.com Our products are made on our small family cling in Central Vir¬nia. We are located on a farm especially for those with sensi†ve skin. 47 acre farm in Crimora, located in Augusta www.rosesridgefarm.com Coun™ in Vir¬nia’s Shenandoah Valley. www.blackbearcomposting.com 20 21 EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS

35 Ted’s Last Stand is a small, sustainable 46 Farm Foundation Learn more about 54 Relay Foods is an online, local, farmers 59 Whole Foods ac†vely supports organic flower, vegetable, honey, and egg farm. ˇeir book Solutions from the Land and get started in the market and grocery store. Shop with Relay Foods farming, the best method for promo†ng sustain- ˇe Joy of Hobby Farming was published in April pumpkin growing compe††on! Farm Founda†on, for all of your local and non-local grocery needs able agriculture and protec†ng farm workers 2011. www.tedslaststand.com NFP, a 501(c)(3) public chari™, serves as a catalyst without driving all over town. We can help you and the environment. ˇey are ac†vely involved for sound public policy by providing objec†ve save gas, †me, your local economy and the Earth! in our communi†es by suppor†ng food banks, 36 Albemarle CiderWorks is a family- informa†on to foster deeper understanding of www.relayfoods.com sponsoring neighborhood events, and contribut- run Cidery and Tas†ng Room that produces issues shaping the future for agriculture, food ing at least 5% of total net profits to not-for-profit hard cider from heritage varie†es of apples systems and rural re¬ons. Farm Founda†on, NFP 55 Klean Kanteen® In 2004, Klean organiza†ons. that can thrive in Albemarle Coun™, Vir¬nia. does not lobby or advocate. Our 80-year reputa- Kanteen® introduced the first hydra†on bottle www.albemarleciderworks.com †on for objec†vi™ allows us to bring together made from stainless steel to ¬ve people a safe, 60 Sharondale Farm grows and sells diverse stakeholders for discussions on economic healthy alterna†ve to plas†c. From our stainless mushrooms, mushroom spawn, and tools 37 Sandy Motley Catering presents the issues and public policies. www.farmfoundation.org steel crea†ons to the company we keep, we are and books related to mushroom cul†va†on. Buckaroo Chuck Wagon. We will bring back some firmly fixed on the task of making healthy, high- www.sharondalefarm.com of the authen†ci™ of the Old West with dutch 47 Kelly Wilkinson Corn Kelley will share quali™ goods. www.kleankanteen.com ovens and grills to serve foods of the past with a everything she has learned about Heirloom Grain 61 Vanguard Ranch is a sustainable organic present day twist. www.sandymotleycatering.com corn. 56 Sponsors Tent Stop by our Sponsors farm raising free ranged, all natural gourmet meat Tent and meet representa†ves from Albemarle goats and heirloom vegetables and herbs. We 38 Carpe Donut believes in real organic, 48 Bees ‘n Blossoms oƒers honey, bee pol- Magazine and the Charlottesville Albemarle invite you to try our delicious goat burgers, goat locally-produced food. ˇey also believe in lots of len and propolis products produced by Scott and Conven†on & Visitor’s Bureau. kabobs and curried goat! www.vanguardranch.com pure cane sugar, because hey, a donut is a donut! Sallie Mitchell in Gordsonsville, Vir¬nia. ˇey are www.carpedonut.org created in small batches and include Ar†san honey Albemarle Magazine is an upscale lifes™le maga- 62 Mama’s Caboose is a mobile special™ products. www.beesandblossoms.com zine celebra†ng Vir¬nia homes and gardens, local kitchen that specializes in corporate cater- 39 Anderson Carriage Food has been history, the fascina†ng people, and events that ing, special events, and personal chef service. locally owned and operated for over 80 years. 49 Virginia Vinegar Works specializes in make Jeƒerson’s Vir¬nia a wonderful place to visit From fun to fancy and everything in between. Anderson Carriage Food oƒers the highest qual- producing small batch vinegars from local wines and to call home. he magazine is award-winning www.mamascaboose.com i™ and the freshest seafood, meats and produce. and beer, and also oƒers hand-crafted special™ and †me-tested with a publishing history that www.andersoncarriagefoodhouse.com mustards. www.virginiavinegardworks.com now spans twen™-five years and boasts a na†onal 63 The Juice Laundry produces 100% raw, readership base. Our progressive depic†on of the organic cold-pressed juice that is an†-inflamma- 40 Bazlamas brings you hand picked 50 Fairweather Farm oƒers 100% re¬on has earned us the widely accepted designa- tory, alkalizing, nutri†onally dense, and incredibly street foods of Turkey; Doner Kebabs, appe†z- Homegrown herbal teas, culinary spice blends †on as the lifes™le magazine of Central Vir¬nia! delicious. So go ahead…clean your machine today. ers, desserts, and delicious hand made drinks. and Appalachian poplar bark baskets crafted by www.albemarlemagazine.com www.thejuicelaundry.com www.bazlamas.com one little woman in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addi†on to providing a wealth of informa- 64 Crescent City Enterprises, Inc. www.fairweatherfarmers.com †on on the area to individual visitors, the 41 Big Easy Metro Market specializes Charlottesville Albemarle Conven†on & Visitors oƒers authen†c Louisiana food made from fresh, 51 Wildwood’s Hickory Syrup in Louisiana s™le cookin and hardwood smoked makes Bureau (CACVB) assists tour operators, mee†ng local ingredients. www.crescentcityva.com BBQ! ˇis year we will be serving up Gumbo! fresh syrup using the bark of the hickory planners, weddings, reunions and other groups to 65 bigeasymetromarket.com tree, which sheds its bark and replenishes find attrac†ons, restaurants, hotels, and other visi- Planet Earth Diversified Stop by naturally, making it a sustainable resource. tor related businesses. Its mission is “to enhance for fresh, local fare, straight from the farm! 42 Currituck Farm Grass Fed www.wildwoodshickorysyrup.com the economic prosperi™ of Ci™ and Coun™ by We provide fresh greens, herbs, tomatoes, Beef raises USDA cer†fied grass-fed and promo†ng, selling and marke†ng the Ci™ of gourmet cucumbers, microgreens, sprouts, 52 naturally raised Hereford and Angus beef in Rare Lynx LLC We specialize in ar†- Charlottesville and Coun™ of Albemarle, as a des- nanogreens, wheatgrass, seasonal farm pro- their pasture in Albemarle Coun™, Vir¬nia. san prepared grilling rubs, spreads, and spiced †na†on, in pursuit of the mee†ngs and tourism duce, eggs, essen†al oils and hydrosols to the localharvest.org/currituck-farm-M15913 oils using Vir¬nia sundried tomatoes and chili markets.” For more informa†on, please contact us. most discerning chefs and gourmet customers. peppers in a base of personally sourced authen- www.visitcharlottesville.org www.planetearthdiversified.com/ 43 Blue Ridge Bonsai oƒers beau- †c extra vir¬n olive oil, and finest sea salts of 66 Devils Backbone Brewing †ful bonsai trees and accessory plants. Portugal ! www.rarelynx.com 57 Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit www.blueridgebonsai.com organiza†on dedicated to saving and sharing heir- Company Brewing award winning craft beers 53 Best of What’s Around Farm is loom seeds. Since 1975, our members have been in the Vir¬nia Heartland. We create tradi†onal 44 A Better Way Farm & Goat Dairy owned by Dave Matthews and his wife, Ashley passing on our garden heritage by collec†ng and and eclec†c craft beers in our two loca†ons in specializes in goat milk products including Harper who are committed to growing and distribu†ng thousands of samples of rare garden Lexington, Vir¬nia, and Roseland, Vir¬nia. goat cheese and gelato made with goat’s milk. raising the healthiest food possible. Our beef seeds to other gardeners. www.dbbrewingcompany.com www.abetterwayfarms.com is 100% grass fed and grass finished, without the use of hormones, GMO’s, and an†bio†cs. 58 Cloud Cabin Arts is a woodworking 45 Gardener’s Workshop Farm is a www.bestofwhatsaround.org shop in Charlottesville, VA that produces high cut-flower farm and an online garden shop. Our 3 quali™, custom furniture. Featured currently is acre farm produces over 15,000 stems of cut flow- the Adirondack line made from local aroma†c red ers a week, May through October, selling them to cedar. www.cloudcabinarts.com florist and supermarkets. www.shoptgw.com

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Log Cabin/Historic Reconstruction • Explore the art of L Monticello Garden Explorers Kid and Family Zone architectural preservation and historic restoration with Luke Ramsey of Ramsey Restoration ˇomas Jeƒerson was not only a Founding Sheep Shearing • Wojciech Wagiel invites us to marvel as Father—he was a founding gardener. Learn how A Thomas Jefferson’s Gadgets he sheers sheep from Bon Aire Farm Archery and Arrowsmithing • Champion Olin Bare relays history and function of this ancient skill to sift and save heirloom seeds and go on a Veg¬e Discover the genius of Jeƒerson as you try your Quest scavenger hunt in Mon†cello’s spectacular hand at wri†ng with a quill pen, crack a code with Blacksmithing • Scott Hingley demonstrates the timeless H Backyard Revolution’s Young vegetable garden. a wheel cipher, peer through a camera obscura, techniques of forging iron Pioneers See what young pioneers did for fun and color a Travelin’ TJ. Trapping • Steve Colvin of VA Trapper’s Association offers while living oƒ the land, and try some ac†vi†es M Kim and Jimbo Cary perform historic and modern day applications Southern Mountain Music for the whole family on B The Fluffy Flock yourself! is a small flock of Bricklaying • Identify and build various Brick Bonds with fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mandolin. ˇe audience Colored Rambouillet and the endangered Leicester Food History • Back in the day, every meal was a seasonal Stonemason Pete Jaketic & Bob Putnam plays along on gourds, bones, bamboo, and seed Longwool sheep located in Unionville, Vir¬nia. masterpiece. Come create with Christine Putnam. Tongue and Groove Flooring • Daniel Moore of Antique rattles. www.kimandjimbocary.com ˇe flock is owned by Natalia Seitzer who was Whittling/Country Woodworking • Try your hand at this Floors, demonstrates and discusses handmade wood plan- selected through the Youth Conserva†onist ancient art with David Montague. ing techniques and materials. Stop by and give it a try N Discovery Tent Decorate your own Program. www.facebook.com/thefluffyflock Handmade Puppet Shows • Purl Samoheyl will entertain Chairmaking • Purl Samoheyl offers demonstration and picture frame with natural materials, create a fun and engage the entire family. discourse on handmade furniture design craft using sliced fruits and veg¬es as stamps, see C Historic Children’s Games Roll hoops The Art of Nature • Lisa Kimball guides young ones inte- Chair Caning • Observe the methodical process of over/ how to make paper with bicycle power, and more! on Mon†cello’s West Lawn, just like Jeƒerson’s grating expression and our natural world. under as Meg Smith weaves her magic grandchildren. O Natural Survival • The Rivanna Master Naturalists illustrate Ethics Outdoors • Master Outdoor Hunter Education Historic Chocolate how Pioneers & Indigenous Peoples depended on harmo- instructor Ike Wright offers perspectives and solutions to Demonstrations D Backyard Revolution’s Picture ˇe Historic Division of nious relations with the Natural World to survive. challenges facing modern environmental preservationists Mars was established with the vision of becom- Station Pose for a photo with TJ in front of the and hunters. Pioneer Games and Skills • Hugh Gildea, a true preserva- ing the undisputed leader in chocolate history. iconic “nickel-view” of Mon†cello. tionist of 18th-century America customs and lore, engages Enjoy demonstra†ons of chocolate making and instructs. K Backyard Revolution’s Virginia and learn about Chocolate in Jeƒerson’s day. E Backyard Revolution’s Music Rail Splitters Visit with those who lumberjack americanheritagechocolate.com Learn how to make violins and other instruments I Backyard Revolution’s Domestic and try your hand at rail split†ng, old school s™le. with Chip Stanley and Luthier John Larrimore. Arts Learn what you had to do to make items like Mallets and wedges, you bring the elbow grease! Children’s Instrument Making • Chip Stanley and clothes, toys, and hy¬ene products before modern Monticello Volunteers machines. Discovery Tent Violin Making • Luthier John Larrimore Farmstead Ferments • Dawn Story demonstrates ancient art of Food and Health Preservation Central Virginia Master Gardeners Homeplace Earth, LLC is a company dedi- F Backyard Revolution’s Farm Herbal Body Care • Brigitte Rau of Brigits Organics high- are based in Louisa coun™. In addi†on to other cated to helping people live lightly on this earth Games Come play these family oriented, old- lights how-to’s of DIY herbal goodness projects we serve as a co-sponsor of the Heritage through permaculture educa†on, specializing fashioned farm games designed to test skills, wit Kimberly’s Heirloom Crafts • Kimberly Radcliffe invites us Harvest Fes†val providing lo¬s†cal support on in sustainable food produc†on. Find books and and wisdom! Enjoy animal calls, gunny-sack races, in to spin the days of the event. www.louisacvmg.org Homeplace Earth DVDs here. homeplaceearth.com eggs in spoons and more. Albemarle Handweavers Guild • Experience the energy and expression of Fiber Arts with the lovely ladies of AHG Central Virginia Master Gardeners— Java Bags creates tote bags and hand bags G Backyard Revolution’s Field Arts hand weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting…come try to Louisa oƒer hor†cultural and gardening sewn from upcycled coƒee sacks in three diƒerent drop spindle! Ever wanted to know how to milk a cow? Take educa†on and informa†on through a Plant Clinic. sizes. www.facebook.com/javabags1 care of a bee hive? Look after farm animals, and Historic Nutrition • Alexa Bell, representing the Weston We will also be oƒering Vermaculture (worms) more? Find out with a wide varie™ of hands-on A. Price Foundation, reveals the stealth and wealth of our Lynn Szarabajka is a fiber ar†st and spin my ancestral palates presenta†ons at 11:00 am and 2:00pm. Also we demonstra†ons and lessons. will have a Rain Barrel display with presenta- own locally produced wool fiber and along with Botanical Dyeing • Janet Kerig illuminates the vibrant †ons at 9:00 to 11:00 am and 1:00 to 3:00pm. many other fibers. She will be demonstra†ng fiber Healing with Herds • Ben Coleman teaches us how to build world of natural color with hands on fun healthy soil, happy animals, and delicious, nutritionally www.louisacvmg.org spinning, talking about raising sheep and display- dense food with age-old herd management methodologies Natural Fiber Dollmaking • Allegra Studniz gives form to ing many diƒerent fiber fel†ng techniques such as nature spirits through handmade dolls needle fel†ng and wet fel†ng. Cow Milking • Nathan Vergin of Silky Cow performs the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards cow-to’s of this vital, precious process Herb Simples • Learn to introduce simple herbs for fami- Iden†Ω at-risk, threatened and endangered place- lies from Terry Lilly of Heartroot Farm based heritage foods, seeds, and animal breeds Mountaintop Montessori School is Beekeeping • Dana Tornabene of Central Virginia an accredited Montessori program for toddlers Beekeepers Association illuminates the sacred relationship Basic Sewing • Learn basic stitching techniques with Rosie unique to the central Piedmont; between bees and All Things Agriculture. Come enjoy a Valentino and Kathy Carter through middle school. We share the gardens, honey stick! Elizabeth Lord creates handmade greenhouse, chickens, bees and fish on our nine- acre campus with the greater Charlottesville The Virginia Canals and Navigation Society • Learn all J Backyard Revolution’s Skills and 100% natural handmade skincare and soap. communi™. www.mountaintopmontessori.org about Bateaus and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Survival www.elizabethlordnaturals.com T. Jefferson’s opening the Rivanna River to commercial What did it take to trap your own navigation food, defend yourself from outsiders, and survive Food For Thought is a collabora†ve Piedmont Virginia Master Gardeners the unpredictable weather? Learn about log cabin Natural Hoof Care • Anne Buteau explains the old-fash- program addressing childhood obesi™ and are hor†culture educators serving Albemarle ioned way to Horse Hoof Care and shows her miniature construc†on, archery, stone masonry and much wellness through teaching nutri†on, ecology, Coun™ ans Charlottesville through 4-H programs, ponies more! agriculture and environmental stewardship adult seminars and answering ques†ons through in the classroom and outdoor learning center. our “help desk” and farmer’s market booths. www.foodforthoughtva.org www.piedmontmastergardeners.org 24 25 EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS / PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Project GROWS Our goal is to lower obesi™ The Elderberry LLC Iden†Ω and map heri- Jam According to Daniel uses handpicked Sacred Plant Traditions, LLC is an educa- rates among youth in Augusta Coun™ through tage food and agricultural sites, such as mills and local fruit to hand-make jams in Daniel’s mother’s †onal center oƒering classes on herbal medicine. connec†ng children and youth to the food they graineries, canneries, butcheries and cideries. kitchen. www.accordingtodaniel.com From be¬nner classes in kitchen apothecary and eat at a 10-acre communi™ farm in Verona, VA. fermenta†on, to our three year Clinical Herbal www.projectgrows.org The Jade Butterfly with Heather Gerry, Oakencroft Farm was a pioneer in the Training, we have something for all levels of apart from crea†ng green, handmade cards, paper Vir¬nia wine industry. In 2008, Oakencroft interest. www.sacredplanttraditions.com Silpada Designs oƒers .925 fine sterling silver crafts, and ¬fts, also oƒers craf†ng classes, work- passed into new hands and now makes grape juice jewelry, all handcrafted with a life†me guarantee. shops, and par†es. www.thejadebutterfly.com instead of wine. www.oakencroft.com Washington Gardener Magazine ˇe Authen†c semi- preciouss tones and freshwater only gardening publica†on published specifically pearls, hand-knotted silk, hand-tooled Italian Thomas Jefferson Demonstration Piedmont Environmental Council’s for Washington DC and its MD and VA suburbs. leather, and a varie™ of natural materials are used. Garden is a teaching garden made up of Buy Fresh, Buy Local ˇe PEC creates food ˇe magazine is written en†rely BY local area mysilpada.com/raina.roop Jeƒerson-documented useful plants, includ- guides and marke†ng materials, organizes food gardeners FOR local gardeners. ˇe content of ing varie†es used for the produc†on of food, events, and helps to develop new market outlets the magazine ¬ves real examples that you can use Tara Luna Y Sol Botanical Arts Lenna medicine, tex†les, dyes, and other materials. for farmers by building networks of producers, immediately in your own garden. It will save you Keefer is a co-crea†ve, biodynamic gardener, www.tjdemogarden.wordpress.com business owners, communi™ organiza†ons and †me and show you how to stretch your garden botanical illustrator, educator, medicinal herbalist consumers that are dedicated to the local food resources, and inspire you with new ideas and and wild crafter with 20 years of experience teach- UVA Community Garden hopes to be a movement. www.buylocalvirginia.org new ways of looking at things. ing, prac†cing and communica†ng with plants. space for both Charlottesville and the Universi™ to learn more about organic gardening. uvagarden.wordpress.com Farmer Tent Program Descriptions Sponsored by Albemarle County

Allegheny Mountain School is an expe- Virginia Association for Biological Paid Programs • Friday, September 6 rien†al fellowship program designed to serve our Farming VABF’s mission is to support, advo- re¬on’s communi†es in developing a more secure cate for, and educate about organic farming and Backyard Revolution’s Growing a Nation Herb Box on a Budget food system. AMS is a program of ˇe Highland gardening in Vir¬nia. We are the primary orga- Presents: Small Scale Cheese-Making in with Althea and Matthew Raiford Center, a non-profit located in Monterey, VA. niza†on in the state engaged in this work for the the Home Kitchen Siblings Althea and Matthew will teach you how www.alleghenymountainschool.org benefit of commercial producers, gardeners, and with Anne Buteau to build your own organic herb garden on a small consumers. budget. ˇey will be use pallets (which you can Forrest Pritchard and Smith Meadows Join Backyard Revolu†on’s Anne Buteau for this do-it-yourself introduc†on to the art and science of usually find for free at a hardware store) to build Forrest Pritchard is a professional farmer, writer Virginia Beginning Farmer and cheese-making and other fermented dairy products. a small herb box to house your herb garden. and public speaker. His book Gaining Ground, A Rancher Coalition is the primary organiza- Making cheese at home is economical, allows you Discover how to build the garden with and without Story of Farmers’ Markets, Local Food and Saving †on in the state that supports, advocates for, and to use the best quali™, most local dairy products a mini-hoop house for colder months. In conclu- the Family Farm was named a Top Ten Book by educates about organic farming and gardening available, and for many ™pes of cheese is quick sion, Althea and Matthew will provide a simple Publishers Weekly, Washingtonian and NPR’s The in Vir¬nia. ˇe Vir¬nia Be¬nning Farmer and and easy. Anne will share recipes appropriate to printout of the plans, instruc†ons, and sugges†ons Splendid Table. www.smithmeadows.com Rancher Coali†on Program is a Coopera†ve the home kitchen and will demonstrate a varie™ of for the construc†on process. Extension ini†a†ve that reaches across the state Glean Acres cheese-making techniques. is a small diversified farm that to help be¬nning farmers and ranchers estab- Thomas Jefferson’s Fruit Garden grows special™ produce and free-range, pastured, lish and sustain viable agricultural opera†ons. Creating Abundance with Permaculture with Gabriele Rausse non-GMO chicken for market. www.gleanacres.com www.vabeginningfarmer.org with Christine Gyovai of Blue Ridge Enjoy an in-depth tour of Mon†cello’s South Permaculture Orchard and Vineyards. Explore over 150 historic Learn how to build sustainable gardens in your fruit varie†es that Jeƒerson referred to as “precious Tasting Tent home and communi™ through the use of perma- refreshment,” from peaches, plums, and apples, to culture, a system of ecolo¬cal design based on berries, grapes, and figs. natural patterns. Hudson Henry Baking Co Good News Beyond the Flavor, LLC is an online food Easy Fermentation Granola by the Hudson Henry Baking Co. is local, resource for Charlottesville. We seek to support Producing Plentiful Asian Greens with Dawn Story of Farmstead Ferments small batch granola delivering good news in the and enrich our communi™’s connec†on to the with Pam Dawling Join Dawn Story and learn how easy it is to ferment morning! Try our Maple, Pecans & Coconut or food grown and raised in its fields, pastures, gar- vegetables into products such as zes™ and delicious our Cashew & Coconut granola. Both are slightly dens and backyards. www.beyondtheflavor.com Many varie†es of tas™, nutri†ous greens grow quickly and bring fast returns. ˇis session will sauerkraut, kimchi, or pickles and how brin¬ng addic†ve. www.hudsonhenrybakingco.com the art of fermenta†on into the home can boost Caromont Farm is home to over 50 happy cover produc†on of Asian greens in our re¬on, your family’s health and well-being. Barefoot Bucha is a local kombucha tea busi- goats who provide milk for a varie™ of fresh and both outdoors and in the hoop house, and will ness that is deeply committed to sustainabili™ aged cheeses. caromontfarm.com include †ps on varie™ selec†on, †ming of plant- with their organic and fair trade ingredients, ings, pest and disease management, fer†li™ and returnable bottles, and local distribu†on. Dancing Chick Vir¬nia’s Finest Jams and weed management, and the harves†ng over twen™ barefootbucha.com Jellies—Hot Pepper, Strawberry, Strawberry- ™pes of Asian greens. Rhubarb, Blueberry,Blackberry, Mixed Berry, Plum and Damson. 26 27 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Native American Herbs of The Basics of Seed Saving Native Medicinals: Making Medicine The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: Flavor and Fragrance with Rodger Winn and Creating Sanctuaries An All-Natural Approach to Raising with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker Learn seed-saving techniques for tomatoes, pep- with Kathleen Maier of Sacred Plant Traditions Chickens and Other Fowl for Home and When European settlers washed upon the shores pers, eggplant and beans. ˇere will be a discussion Back by popular demand, this class will discuss our Market Growers of the New World, they found a number of “flavor on isola†on techniques, seed processing, harvest- favorite na†ve plants that have been tradi†onally with Harvey Ussery cognates” of the plants that they knew in the Old ing and storage. Also included in the lecture is a and are currently used as safe and eƒec†ve medi- ˇis workshop discusses a whole-systems approach World, such as na†ve plants smelling of onions, comprehensive demonstra†on of picking fruits cines. Kathleen has over 20 years of experience as to poultry husbandry based on “stacking” the flock oregano, and other culinary standards. Some novel for maximum seed viabili™ and how to extract a prac†cing herbalist and will guide us through with other func†ons on the homestead or farm flavors, such as chile peppers and vanilla, were their seeds. preparing these plants into medicines. As a Board such as soil fer†li™, food produc†on, recycling quickly assimilated within their culture and spread member of the United Plant Savers, she will also dis- waste to resource, and expanding biodiversi™ to rather quickly. In this informa†ve workshop, learn Grow a Sustainable Diet cuss how to create a botanical sanctuary and become become more self-su√cient while protec†ng the about the plethora of na†ve herbs that s†ll remain with Cindy Conner part of the United Plant Sanctuary network. wider ecology. Holis†c prac†ces include low-labor unknown to most of America, but have the power Cindy Conner combines her experience with manure management using deep litter both indoors ® to enrich our cooking arsenal. GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini- Chicken Whispering: Discover and out; maximizing access to live natural foods; farming with what she has learned through study the Chicken You Never Knew put†ng the flock to work in real-world tasks such The New Victory Garden: and prac†ce of organic gardening, soil build- with Patricia Foreman as †lling, insect and weed control, and compost- Harmonizing Vegetables and Flowers ing, and nutri†on since her first garden in 1974. Learn the essen†als of preventa†ve disease man- making; protec†ng the flock while respec†ng the with Joe Brunetti and Erin Clark, horticulturists Learn how she has put it all together in a way agement that u†lize proac†ve care to keep your essen†al roles of predators; working with broody at the Smithsonian National Museum of that works for her and get valuable †ps for grow- flock healthy. You will learn about considera†ons hens to hatch new stock; stepping up to small mar- American History ing your own sustainable diet. Discover which for housing, air-quali™, feed, water, and special ket produc†on; and much more. Erin and Joe will start with a quick history of crops provide the most food in the least space challenges that you might face with your flock. You Victory Gardens, add some fun facts about war and what to grow to also ¬ve back to the Earth. will learn how to treat the most common diseases Growing a Better Organic Food Garden propaganda and what was harvested, then dive into www.HomeplaceEarth.com as well as wounds and trauma. ˇe workshop will with Barbara Pleasant some of their favorite fruit, vegetable, and flower include hands-on administra†on of treatments and To grow plen™ of organic edibles, you must Backyard Revolution’s Growing a Nation combina†ons. wound care. Learn how to make and use simple improve your soil, create good habitat for beneficial Presents: How to Build a Pole Barn but eƒec†ve treatments without prescrip†on drugs. creatures, and plant strong varie†es at the right Backyard Revolution’s Growing a with Luke Ramsey of Ramsey Restoration ˇis workshop teaches you what you need to know †mes. Organic gardening expert Barbara Pleasant Nation Presents: Creating the Family A pole barn is the simplest barn design. With just a to avoid most veterinary bills. shares dozens of proven techniques for growing Homestead little know how, you too can learn to build one. A high quali™ vegetables, herbs, and fruits. ˇis lively with Adrienne Young-Ramsey pole barn can be used for just about anything: ani- Backyard Revolution’s Growing a presenta†on explores simple ways to improve poor ˇe desire to nurture a self-sustaining lifes™le mal shelter, feed and tractor storage, a greenhouse, Nation Presents: Harmonious Herd soil, and you’ll also learn organic pest management harkens back to days of old when such eƒorts were or even a home. If you are curious about simple Management for Land and Animals strate¬es that revolve around songbirds, tulle row a matter of survival. While the simple charms of structure construc†on but have never known where with Ben Coleman covers and flowers. Barbara’s †ps for extending the DIY and a “raise it yourself” s™le of living captures to be¬n, this workshop is for you! We will cover Follow the journey of a first-genera†on farmer spring and fall seasons—and for surviving summer many people’s atten†ons, this workshop is designed basic building techniques. While no previous expe- seeking truth and holis†c health that works on in s™le—will help your garden better than ever. for those who are interested yet hesitant. Prac†cal rience is necessary, a working knowledge of tools any scale. Our Earth’s land base has been used and †ps on where to be¬n your DIY journey, the spiri- is helpful. abused for genera†ons. ˇis workshop will discuss Maintaining a Bee Yard during tual nuances and benefits of a seasonally based and hands-on methods for living on the land without Times of Adversity Monticello Herbs and Their Uses Earth centered living, and ideas on how to incor- detriment, using proven methods of healing and with Paul Legrand with Lily Fox-Bruguiere porate your whole family into the homesteading encoura¬ng the Earth to provide her caretakers ˇis workshop will focus on the obstacles facing eƒort will be discussed. Herbs have long been valued for their many uses as with abundant food and water for FREE! What else established beekeepers and oƒer sugges†ons and flavorings, medicines, dyestuƒs, and more. Tour the do we need? remedies for confron†ng these issues. Specific top- Thomas Jefferson & Natural History useful herbs growing in the gardens at Mon†cello, ics will include queen bee replacement, minimizing Woodland Walk focusing on the herbs documented by Jeƒerson in Thomas Jefferson’s swarms, and dealing with the enemies of bees such with Jerry Therrien his garden book and correspondence. Revolutionary Garden as bee mites, moths, and the latest problem in this with Peter Hatch area, the small hive beetle. Jeƒerson’s passion for gardening arose from his Plowing with Pigs and Other curiosi™ about natural history and the “tranquil Jeƒerson’s Kitchen Garden at Mon†cello was Farmstead Solutions pursuits” of science. Trek through the forests of a mel†ng pot of new and unusual plants from Thomas Jefferson & Natural History with Hank Will of Grit and Mother Earth News Mon†cello Mountain and examine wildflow- around the world. On this tour, stroll through the Woodland Walk ers, seedpods, nuts, trees, mammals, birds, fun¬, Magazine 1,000-foot-long vegetable garden and learn about with Peggy Cornett insects, and geology. Join GRIT magazine Editor in Chief Hank Will as this experimental laboratory and some of the 330 ˇomas Jeƒerson’s passion for gardening arose he considers oƒ-the-wall solu†ons for real farm- vegetable varie†es it houses. from his truly wide-eyed curiosi™ about natural Vinegar-Making Basics stead problems. Yes, you can make enough hay history and the “tranquil pursuits” of science. Peggy with Gabriele Rausse with hand tools to feed a flock through the winter Heirloom Garlic & Perennial Onions: Cornett will lead this trek through the forests of Vinegar was an integral ingredient in various and accomplish very much more using your head, How to Grow These Culinary Essentials Mon†cello Mountain. Par†cipants will examine Jeƒerson-family recipes and was used for much animals on hand, and su√cient labor to keep you with Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure autumn wildflowers, seedpods and nuts, trees, more than just a salad dressing. Learn more about in good shape! Seed Exchange mammals, birds, the skies, fun¬, insects, and geol- this versa†le ingredient by joining winemaker Learn how to add these hardy, produc†ve perenni- ogy with the historical perspec†ve of the Sage of Gabriele Rausse in learning the basic principles of als to your farm or garden plans. Each par†cipant Mon†cello ever in mind. vinegar-making. will receive a “mini sampler” from the Southern Exposure 2012 garlic and onion varie†es. 28 29 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Common Nutritive Herbs for Tomatoes for Southeast Gardens: Thomas Jefferson & Natural History Feeding the Poultry Flock Entirely Promoting Family Health Colors, Flavors, Stories Woodland Walk from Home Resources with Krista & Rob Rahm of Forrest Green Farm with Craig LeHoullier with Jerry Therrien with Harvey Ussery Nutri†ve herbs are plants that provide “all the good Focusing on varie†es that succeed in Craig’s chal- Jeƒerson’s passion for gardening arose from his Is it possible to keep a backyard flock without stuƒ” such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins len¬ng Raleigh gardens, this lecture will take the curiosi™ about natural history and the “tranquil purchased feeds? Harvey Ussery, author of ˇe and minerals necessary for general nutri†on and attendees on a pictorial journey through tomatoes pursuits” of science. Trek through the forests of Small-Scale Poultry Flock, shares home-based feed- health. ˇese nutri†ve herbs provide the body with of every conceivable color, flavor, size, and shape. Mon†cello Mountain and examine wildflow- ing strate¬es you too can use, such as appropriate a source of easily assimilated nutrients to make ers, seedpods, nuts, trees, mammals, birds, fun¬, breed choice; pasturing the flock (access to all three us feel stronger, more energe†c, and help prevent Growing Your Own insects, and geology. essen†al ”food groups”); put†ng the flock to work diseases. Nutri†ve herbs can easily be added to Woodland Botanicals (†lling in cover crops, controlling insects, and any diet through food rather than the pills that are with Jeanine Davis of North Carolina State Virginia Cider Making making compost). A major bonus of all this ac†v- common in modern medicine. In this workshop, University with Chuck and Charlotte Shelton of Albemarle i™ is self-foraged feeds. You’ll also learn crea†ve we learn about some common nutrient dense If you have even a little bit of shade on your CiderWorks and Vintage Virginia use of “edge habitat” plan†ngs to both produce herbs, recipes, and how we can incorporate them proper™, you can grow some of your own forest “Cyders and malt beverages are my table drink,” feed and boost biodiversi™; how to cul†vate earth- into our daily diets. medicine. Jeanine Davis will start with a colorful Jeƒerson wrote, as his north orchard was devoted worms and soldier grubs as high-protein feeds; and presenta†on to introduce you to a wide array of exclusively to producing this important staple. much more! Regionally Adapted Plants woodland botanicals, including ¬nseng, golden- Un†l the later-half of the 19th century, apples were with Kathy Jentz of Washington Gardener seal, black cohosh, and bloodroot. She will cover grown in America primarily to produce cider; one Monticello Herbs and Their Uses Magazine the basics about the plants, their conserva†on sta- notable hor†culturist observed that it was a turn- with Lily Fox-Bruguiere Explore plants that have proven themselves to be tus, and how to grow them. ˇen Jeannine will lead ing point in American history when we started Herbs have long been valued for their many uses as easy and successful to grow in the Mid-Atlan†c. a hands-on workshop where par†cipants will be ea†ng our apples instead of drinking them. ˇis flavorings, medicines, dyestuƒs, and more. Tour the With our ever increasingly busy lives, low- able to propagate some of these plants. You will get workshop demonstrates the art and science of cider useful herbs growing in the gardens at Mon†cello, maintenance gardening is the goal of many plant to take home a few pots of these precious plants to produc†on. focusing on the herbs documented by Jeƒerson in enthusiasts. ˇe key is to plant the right plants for start your own forest medicinal herb garden! his garden book and correspondence. our Vir¬nia climate. Kathy Jentz will talk about Putting By: An Introduction to some na†ve plants, but also will explore the tried- Seed Saving in the Monticello Home Canning Heirloom Apple and Artisanal and-true plants that can endure clay soil, deer, Vegetable Garden with Leni Sorensen Cheese Tasting and periods of drought. Season-by-season, we will with Pat Brodowski ˇe aspiring student of food preserva†on can eas- with Tom Burford and Kate Collier share our favorite plants that excel in our local On this tour, discover how to maintain your heir- ily learn the techniques and acquire the tools for Explore this tradi†onal culinary combo. Focused gardens. loom garden by saving your own seeds. Learn home-canning. Come discover how to bring these tas†ng of which fruits go best with which cheeses. techniques for iden†Ωing, growing, harves†ng, †me-honored tradi†ons into your home. Hosted by Tom Burford, one of the world’s leading cleaning, and storing vegetable seeds during a experts in heritage apples, and Kate Collier, ar†san hands-on collec†ng demonstra†on as we walk Innovative Home Composting cheese expert and co-owner of Feast! through the Vegetable Garden at Mon†cello. with Barbara Pleasant Every gardener needs more compost, but all Elderberry Syrup and Other Elixirs organic waste is not alike. In addi†on to using a for Immune Health Paid Programs • Saturday, September 7 bin or heap to capture unsightly materials, organic with Kathleen Maier of Sacred Plant Traditions gardening expert Barbara Pleasant will share ˇis fun class will demonstrate how to make simple Mushrooms and Useful Plants: Grow a Sustainable Diet dozens of †me-saving compos†ng techniques dis- elderberry syrup as well as other remedies for your Fungal Allies with Cindy Conner covered by innova†ve gardeners. Learn how to use home kitchen apothecary. Stock up on these natural sheet compos†ng, fermented trench compos†ng, elixirs to protect immune health during allergy sea- with Mark Jones of Sharondale Farm Cindy Conner combines her experience with cap†ve earthworms, and other simple techniques son and the cold winter. Samples will be provided ˇis enga¬ng talk explores human-fungal inter- GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini- to dispose of biodegradable waste and create for a varie™ of simple cold and flu recipes. ac†ons and the possibili†es of our alliance for farming with what she has learned through study healthier soil. Earth healing, maintaining resilient ecosystems, and prac†ce of organic gardening, soil build- Local Gardening: Solving ing, and nutri†on since her first garden in 1974. and building vibrant communi†es. Mark will also Succession Planting for Continuous Common Challenges explain why we should eat more mushrooms! Learn how she has put it all together in a way Vegetable Harvests with Kathy Jentz of Washington Gardener that works for her and get valuable †ps for grow- with Pam Dawling All Things Lavender ing your own sustainable diet. Discover which Magazine with Nicole Schermerhorn of A Thyme to Plant crops provide the most food in the least space In this workshop, learn how to pin down sowing Have you been gardening for a few years but s†ll at Lavender Fields Herb Farm and what to grow to also ¬ve back to the Earth. and plan†ng dates to ensure con†nuous supplies feel as if you have more to learn? If so, then this of crops such as green beans, squash, cucumbers, class is for you. We will take it to the next level Learn about all things lavender, including growing www.HomeplaceEarth.com edamame, and sweet corn, as well as year-round and discuss local gardening challenges like poor lavender, its na†ve habitat and cul†va†on, hardy lettuce. landscape drainage, gardening on a slope, deal- varie†es, general cul†va†on requirements, herbal/ Tomatoes for Southeast Gardens: ing with deer, plan†ng in clay soil, and more. In folk lore and tradi†onal uses, essen†al oil, principal Colors, Flavors, Stories addi†on, we will also examine case studies of local components and therapeu†c uses, using lavender with Craig LeHoullier gardeners who have conquered these common throughout the home, cooking with lavender, Focusing on varie†es that succeed in Craig’s chal- garden challenges. cleaning with lavender, and other great secrets! len¬ng Raleigh gardens, this lecture will take the attendees on a pictorial journey through tomatoes of every conceivable color, flavor, size, and shape.

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Grow Great Spring Flowers with Apple Varieties for Organic Orchards The Sustainable Farm Lifestyle Seasonal Cooking: Extending Fall Plantings with Tom Burford with Michael Levatino of Ted’s Last Stand the Harvest with Lisa Mason Ziegler of the Explore how to iden†Ω and choose disease resistant ˇe importance of first-†mers and part-†mers in with Gay Beery of A Pimento Catering Gardener’s Workshop apple varie†es for organic or low-spray orchards. reclaiming our farming communi†es cannot be Each season oƒers a boun™ of fresh, peak ingre- Learn which hardy annuals to plant in the fall and ˇe resistance-suscep†bili™ for a dozen or more overstated. In this workshop, par†cipants will learn dients, but how much asparagus can one eat in early spring to ensure a set of early bloomers. ˇis modern and uncommon apples will be detailed about the Leva†nos’ experience moving from the a month? How many tomatoes? Less a canning garden includes some of the favorites of spring: along with the characteris†cs of each during the ci™ and establishing their diversified hobby farm workshop than a sharing of techniques to maximize Snapdragons, Sweet William, Bells of Ireland, ripening season, as well as their best uses and stor- business and lifes™le at Ted’s Last Stand. Whether your eƒort. We will show you how to carry meth- Larkspur, Sweet Peas, and more. With these easy, age quali™. Addi†onally, there will be a discussion you are only just dreaming of a farm or trying to ods borne of professional cooking into the home low-maintenance flowers, spring in your garden of what the aspiring apple grower must do to keep establish a farm business, this workshop will ¬ve kitchen, so you can capture and preserve each will never be the same. the tree healthy before considering a spray sched- you valuable insight and entertaining anecdotes to harvest. You’ll be able to enjoy a bit of summer in ule. Burford closes with his Apple Philosophy 101: help you realize your farm dreams and avoid com- February and have ready ingredients for meals at all Propagating Fruit Trees ˇe Natural Orchard. mon mistakes. You will also learn a cornerstone of †mes. Bring a list of your own harvest quandaries with Alexis Zeigler of Living Energy Farm soil building and diversi™ through a compost tea and we will shake out some solu†ons together! Any frui†ng plant can be propagated easily and The Flora of Virginia: demonstra†on that anyone can use to get started on cheaply using materials found in your home. Come Worth the 250 Year Wait the path to sustainable agriculture. Planning a Sustainable Food System to this workshop for an overview of all of the meth- with Marion Lobstein of Virginia Native Plant with Tony Kleese of Sustain Floyd ods you will need to propagate any frui†ng plant, Society Growing Great Greens Year-Round All of us want a sustainable food system but what including growing from seed, layering, roo†ng ˇe new Flora of Vir¬nia by Alan Weakley, Chris with Cindy Brown, Manager of Horticulture does that really mean? What is sustainabili™ and cut†ngs, and graf†ng. With these basics, you will Ludwig, and Johnny Townsend was published in Collections Management and Education at how do organic and local relate to it? What are the know how to proceed to create your own boun†ful 2012, 250 years after the last Flora of Vir¬nia was Smithsonian Gardens. components of a food system and how do we create orchard at little cost. published in 1762. ˇis modern taxonomic treat- Find out how you can grow great greens through- equal access and fair wages? Join Tony Kleese, one ment of Vir¬nia’s diverse vascular plant life is out the year in any Mid-Atlan†c garden. Learn of the Southeast’s experts on sustainable food sys- Thomas Jefferson’s ground-breaking. In this presenta†on, Marion about common and unusual tas™ greens, when and tems and organic agriculture, for a lively discussion Revolutionary Garden Lobstein will ¬ve a brief history of the Founda†on how you should plant them, and how to prevent on planning a food system that is good for consum- with Peter Hatch of the Flora of Vir¬nia Project that developed and premature bol†ng and bitterness. Cindy Brown will ers, farmers, and the environment we all share. Jeƒerson’s Kitchen Garden at Mon†cello was a supported the wri†ng and publishing of the Flora. conclude with a discussion on which leaΩ weeds mel†ng pot of new and unusual plants from around She will also overview the layout of the Flora and you should be harves†ng and ea†ng instead of Apple Varieties for Cider- and the world. Stroll through the 1,000-foot-long veg- †ps on how to use it to iden†Ω na†ve and natural- compos†ng! Pie-Making etable garden and learn about this experimental ized plants in Vir¬nia. with Tom Burford laboratory and some of the 330 vegetable varie†es Native American Herbs of Flavor After providing a history of cider-making in it houses. Seed Saving in the Monticello and Fragrance America, this lecture will explore historic and Flower Garden with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker modern apple varie†es that contain the elements Essentials of Cheese-Making with Debbie Donley When European settlers washed upon the shores necessary to make an excep†onal cider, such as with Gail Hobbs-Page of Caromont Farm Join Debbie Donley, Mon†cello’s Flower Gardener, of the New World, they found a number of “flavor tannin, acid, sugar and an aroma†c. A recipe for Join Gail Hobbs-Page, owner of Caromont Farm, for a hands-on seed saving workshop in ˇomas cognates” of the plants that they knew in the Old making apple pie will be demonstrated as well as to learn the essen†als of cheese-making. ˇis work- Jeƒerson’s Flower Garden. Learn to iden†Ω seeds World, such as na†ve plants smelling of onions, a power point program that details each varie™ of shop will cover topics such as milk sourcing, s™les and the proper techniques for seed harves†ng, oregano, and other culinary standards. Some novel apple and its history. and ™pes of coagula†on, acid development, fer- cleaning, and storage. Par†cipants will go home flavors, such as chile peppers and vanilla, were menta†on, and a¬ng techniques. ˇis interac†ve with a selec†on of seeds they harvest from the quickly assimilated within their culture and spread Bee-ginning Beekeeping cheese-making experience has a heavy emphasis on garden rather quickly. In this informa†ve workshop, learn with Paul Legrand audience par†cipa†on. about the plethora of na†ve herbs that s†ll remain Perfect for the be¬nning beekeeper, this work- The Basics of Seed Saving unknown to most of America, but have the power shop outlines the most important points to get you Luffa: Food, Medicine, Beauty Product, with Rodger Winn to enrich our cooking arsenal. started, such as the minimum requirements for get- and Scouring Pad Learn seed-saving techniques for tomatoes, pep- †ng started and the best equipment and protec†ve with Jeanine Davis of North Carolina pers, eggplant and beans. ˇere will be a discussion Thomas Jefferson & Natural History gear. We’ll discuss the evolu†on of beekeeping in State University on isola†on techniques, seed processing, harvest- Woodland Walk the United States, the principal hive par†cipants, Luƒa, some†mes known as loofah, is an amaz- ing and storage. Also included in the lecture is a with Peggy Cornett and the life cycle of the hive over the course of a ing plant with a wide range of uses, from a gentle comprehensive demonstra†on of picking fruits for ˇomas Jeƒerson’s passion for gardening arose year, along with helpful sugges†ons for maintain- sponge to a zucchini-like vegetable. Learn about the maximum seed viabili™ and how to extract their from his truly wide-eyed curiosi™ about natural ing healthy hives. history, culture, and uses of this sprawling gourd. seeds. history and the “tranquil pursuits” of science. Peggy You’ll discover how to cook it, grow it in your home Cornett will lead this trek through the forests of Seed Saving in the Monticello garden or on a larger scale for sale, and even how Mon†cello Mountain. Par†cipants will examine Vegetable Garden to make luƒa soap! autumn wildflowers, seedpods and nuts, trees, with Pat Brodowski mammals, birds, the skies, fun¬, insects, and geol- On this tour, discover how to maintain your heir- ogy with the historical perspec†ve of the Sage of loom garden by saving your own seeds. Learn Mon†cello ever in mind. techniques for iden†Ωing, growing, harves†ng, cleaning, and storing vegetable seeds during a hands-on collec†ng demonstra†on as we walk through the Vegetable Garden at Mon†cello.

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Free Programming • Saturday, September 7, 2013 Extending the Harvest— The Multi-Functional Garden Fresh Eating All Year Homestead Greenhouse New Dimensions in Garden Art Green Up Your Home & Town— with Ira Wallace with Harvey Ussery with Dr. Arthur O. Tucker Beauty & Benefits Learn how cool season vegetable gardening, in the We will start with design, size, bracing for snow Hypertufa is s†ll useful but so yesterday! A num- with Barbara Hobens spring and fall, can be just as prolific as the heart load, and con†nue with a discussion of winter ber of new composite materials, many based on Do you fully enjoy the outdoors at your home? Do of the growing season. Explore growing techniques growing, especially appropriate crop choice and cement, are available today for those with limitless you grow a favorite herb, vegetable, or wish you and sugges†ons for extending your vegetable gar- management of “the mirror season.” A greenhouse ima¬na†on to create items from †ny pots to your could pick your favorite flower? Urban gardening dening season to 12 months. oƒers far more than winter greens and salads, it own mul†-story fairy castle. is all about beau†fica†on. Learn how to increase also provides green forage for poultry or livestock Fall & Winter Veggies: your enjoyment of nature and wildlife with prac†- in winter. Topics include: star†ng warm season Seed Swap cal can-do and low-maintenance ideas. Adding Zero Degree Gardening transplants a month early; keeping the winter poul- with Rodger Winn “green” to your home can lower your stress and with Ken Bezilla try flock in one end of the greenhouse and releasing Meet legendary and everyday seed savers at our air condi†oning bills, while adding proper™ value Gardens don’t have to end when frosts come in them onto a heavily mulched yard for numerous annual Old Timey Seed Swap. Come share your without an added tax assessment. Learn “right October. Expand your garden’s produc†on, and “stacked” benefits; adding a large-volume, frost- seeds, your knowledge, and your enthusiasm. place; right plant” skills and then expand greening feel happier about your winter trips to the grocery free, year-round vermicompos†ng opera†on with Bring any seeds you have to share, whether you’ve eƒorts to include your road, neighborhood, and store! September’s the month for plan†ng fall and virtually no loss of growing space. saved them yourself or varie†es left over from this communi™. winter greens, and there’s s†ll †me to get some root year’s garden. ˇis is an informal, relaxed event. crops in too. Come learn how to grow a boun†- Be¬nners are welcome. Can the Sweet Corn ful winter garden, how to keep your veg¬es alive with Hank Will through zero-degree nights, and how to enjoy har- How to Gross $1.00 Per Square Foot Some folks call it field corn. others call it ornamen- vests all the way through April! Emphasis will be on on Your Small Farm tal or “Indian” corn. While most folks are focused low-tech produc†on – floa†ng row cover, mulch, a with Clifton A. Slade on sweet corn for homestead growing, heirloom good thermometer, and an eye on the weather are ˇis workshop explains how to make a diversified, flint, flour and dent corns are much more versa- all you need. small farm opera†on profitable and sustainable. †le and arguably more prac†cal in the garden or small field plot. Most are easy to grow, some have Seeds on Ice: A Guided Tour of the Passalong Plants incredibly short growing seasons, some are highly Svalbard Global Seed Vault with Steve Bender drought tolerant, and all oƒer a mul†tude of uses, with Cary Fowler Many of our most cherished plants don’t come including being ground into flavorful cornmeal Take a virtual guided tour of the Svalbard Global from the garden center or big box stores. ˇey and flour. Join GRIT Editor in Chief and field corn Seed with its founder, Cary Fowler. Learn about come to us as hand-me-downs and survive through freak Hank Will as he walks you through the pro- this state-of-the-art seed storage facili™ built to the years by being shared from friend to friend and cess of raising, harves†ng, using and storing this stand the test of †me on a remote island in the genera†on to genera†on. In this way, we ensure “amaizing” crop on a homestead scale. Svalbard archipelago, halfway between mainland that future gardeners can enjoy more than assem- Norway and the North Pole. Hear about the more bly-line plants grown for the mass market. ˇe best Selecting the Right Land and than 750,000 varie†es of seeds stored there and thing about a passalong plant is that every †me you Location for Your New Farm how the seed vault will help ensure crop diversi™ see it in your garden, you instantly remember the with Sue Ellen Johnson for future genera†ons. person who gave it to you and when you got it. I’ll Once you decide you want to farm, how should talk about some of my favorite passalong plants and you iden†Ω and select the right ™pes of soils and Gardening With and For Chickens what kind of plants are easiest to pass along. the most appropriate loca†on for your new farm with Patricia Foreman & Oprah Hen-Free, enterprise? Soils, crop history and exposure all Celebrity Chicken The Future of Small Farms determine the produc†vi™ of your farm, while ˇis cut†ng-edge, ever-expanding, interac†ve with Forrest Pritchard loca†on determines your marke†ng costs and workshop ¬ves you prac†cal, and eƒec†ve ways A one hour talk about the future of small farms, eƒec†veness. to employ chickens in your garden or homestead. discussing the challenges, obstacles and opportu- Learn how chickens create and enrich topsoil. ni†es to successfully naviga†ng an evolving food Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving Understand that not all chicken feed has to come landscape. with Grant Olson from bags. Learn how chickens forage—and which If you’re interested in seed saving, understand- food they prefer. Use your yard as a mini-pasture ing some basic concepts before you get started (including rota†onal grazing systems) to build soil will make the process easier. Learn the diƒerence fer†li™ and provide fresh graze. Control insects, between open-pollinated and hybrid seed and gain including †cks and fleas. Integrate diƒerent ™pes understanding of plant taxonomy, reproduc†ve of fencing by understanding what works, and what structures and pollina†on methods. Seed Savers doesn’t. Jump start your gardens with chicken- Exchange staƒ will also touch on the isola†on tech- assisted biomass recycling that transforms trash niques used at Heritage Farm, the 890-acre home of into black gold. Be¬n birdscaping (plan†ng trees, SSE. Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit, member shrubs. perennials and annuals that your flock will supported organiza†on that saves and shares the perpetually love). Best of all, we will talk about heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming get†ng truly wholesome, nutri†ous, non-GMO a living legacy that can be passed down through homegrown food for both you and your flock. ˇis genera†ons. is truly a “ˇink Outside the Coop and Inside Local Food Systems“ workshop. Textbook: Ci™ Chicks. 34 35 OUR SPONSORS

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