http://www.fairviewgardens.org Organically Grown Fruits Vegetables Goleta Santa Barbara Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:25:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/seed-school-workshop-january-28/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seed-school-workshop-january-28 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/seed-school-workshop-january-28/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:15 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=1974 SEED SCHOOL WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT! An introductory workshop for anyone interested in the history of seeds and how to create a self-sufficient garden from your own seeds. This is great training class for gardeners, non-profits, policy makers and farmers. Those concerned with food security, diversity and better tasting food will revel in the opportunity [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/seed-school-workshop-january-28/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/soap-making-class-goleta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soap-making-class-goleta http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/soap-making-class-goleta/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:53 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=616 From contaminated eggs to BPA to Sodium Laurel Sulfate, we have no idea what goes into the things we eat, and even less of an idea of what goes into our body care products. Do you or a family member have sensitive skin, or rashes, or any host of other skin ailments that don’t seem [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/23/soap-making-class-goleta/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/urban-homestead-design-lab-for-property-owners-and-renters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-homestead-design-lab-for-property-owners-and-renters http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/urban-homestead-design-lab-for-property-owners-and-renters/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:34:05 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2567 Taught by Rachek Kaplan, co-author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living. Eager to start homesteading in your urban or suburban lot? Wondering how to fit anything into the small space you have? How to begin? This workshop is an opportunity to learn about the different elements that make up an urban homestead and [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/urban-homestead-design-lab-for-property-owners-and-renters/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-plate-in-shape-thursday-nite-cooking-class-march-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-your-plate-in-shape-thursday-nite-cooking-class-march-15 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-plate-in-shape-thursday-nite-cooking-class-march-15/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:35:23 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2421 March is National Nutrition Month® and we are kicking off our Nutrition Hot Topics Series with a free Thursday night class taught by Beth Ciuffini. Beth is a nutrition therapist and food & health educator and in this class will focus on how to feel better by balancing the foods on your plate. These Thursday evening [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-plate-in-shape-thursday-nite-cooking-class-march-15/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/the-how-to-of-great-composting-march-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-how-to-of-great-composting-march-10 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/the-how-to-of-great-composting-march-10/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:35:26 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2079 COMPOST CLASS IS FULL. Please continue to check back on our site periodically as we intend to offer more free community classes throughout the year. As a way to bring more community into the benefits and delights of home composting, Fairview Gardens if offering this class for free. In this course on successful small-scale composting, [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/the-how-to-of-great-composting-march-10/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-green-on-plan-your-own-spring-garden-march-17/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-your-green-on-plan-your-own-spring-garden-march-17 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-green-on-plan-your-own-spring-garden-march-17/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:36:55 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2081 Join Fairview Gardens’ Farm Manager Shawn McMahon to plan your spring and summer home gardens. Taught in our new, life-size backyard educational gardens, you’ll get to see an organic spring garden in full bloom, as well as help to prepare raised beds and plant a garden for late spring and early summer harvest. We’ll build [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/get-your-green-on-plan-your-own-spring-garden-march-17/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/ayurvedic-indian-dishes-sensational-soups-march-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ayurvedic-indian-dishes-sensational-soups-march-25 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/ayurvedic-indian-dishes-sensational-soups-march-25/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:35:16 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2507 Taught by Aparna Khanolkar, The Mistress of Spice, this class will focus on using organic, locally grown seasonal produce to prepare delicious Indian soups. You will learn about plant-based protein dishes and spices particularly for their flavor and medicinal properties. Come and explore Indian vegetarian cuisine classes and go home with skills to prepare healthy, [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/25/ayurvedic-indian-dishes-sensational-soups-march-25/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/introduction-to-beekeeping-april-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introduction-to-beekeeping-april-15 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/introduction-to-beekeeping-april-15/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:44:06 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2127 This beginning beekeeper’s class will introduce participants to the respectful and organic ways of keeping honeybees. Overall focus will home in on the unique challenges and benefits to beekeeping in Santa Barbara County. It is designed to build basic beekeeping skills; topics covered include the honeybee society and biology, equipment, starting colonies, and spring management [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/introduction-to-beekeeping-april-15/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/nutrition-hot-topics-series-eating-as-a-vegetarian-april-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-hot-topics-series-eating-as-a-vegetarian-april-19 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/nutrition-hot-topics-series-eating-as-a-vegetarian-april-19/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:45:54 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2535 Eating as a Vegetarian is taught by Beth Ciuffini. Beth is a nutrition therapist and food & health educator and in this class will focus on the challenges of a vegetarian diet . Particularly getting enough protein and nutrients to keep your body healthy. However, with proper food combining and awareness around what our food actually [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/nutrition-hot-topics-series-eating-as-a-vegetarian-april-19/feed/ 0 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/wild-fermenting-april-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wild-fermenting-april-14 http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/wild-fermenting-april-14/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:40 +0000 robert_gerson http://www.fairviewgardens.org/?p=2097 Join us in exploring the amazing cultural revival that fermentation can bring. You will learn techniques for making fermentation foods and beverages in this interactive, hands-on workshop. Together, we will make kombucha and kimchi, as well as discuss the basics of fermentation in breads, beer, yogurt, saurkraut and more. Everyone will have a chance to [...]]]> http://www.fairviewgardens.org/2011/11/27/wild-fermenting-april-14/feed/ 0