Want to get more food from your backyard garden? Join David Goforth for beginning level instruction on gardening with emphasis on sustainability. Class room topics include selecting and planting vegetables, soil management, composting, controlling pests, garden management, harvest and post-harvest management, and home fruit production. Students will have a volunteer opportunity to garden with the […]
CLASS IS CANCELLED The demand for fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms has grown rapidly with the meaty shiitake now the second most popular mushroom in the world. Whether you are interested in growing mushrooms for their exceptional taste, their nutritious value, or their commercial potential, this class will get you started. Learn what tools and […]
Class meets ONLINE October 3 – 17, 2020. Want to weather this year’s cold, flu and COVID-19 season with enhanced health and wellness? Tap into the healing power of nature! The Daily Herbalist, Thomas (TBone) McGowian, is back by popular demand to do just that, naturally! Boosting your immune system not only wards off viral […]
Class runs from October 5 – October 31, 2020. This course is designed to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Students will gain a base of knowledge in identifying beer flavors and styles, mastering beer pairing principles, learning the brewing process and beer ingredients, understanding retail beer storage and service issues, and appreciating […]
Class meets October 9 – 10, 2020. Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine known to mankind. Whether you are new to herbal medicine or a bit more seasoned, everyone will learn the benefits of medicinal herbs and how to use them in everyday life. In this symposium, you will learn to create your […]
Class will meet on August 13 from 9 – 11 a.m. Lomax Research and Education Farm – Concord, NC $35.00 total fee Supplies are included in the fees. #114640 For more info, contact Sherie Neely at 704-216-3545. Registration Details Online registration and payment is available. Go to WebAdvisor. Select “Continuing Education” Select “Search, Register and […]
September 10, 2022 9 – 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Work on your green thumb and grow your gardening knowledge. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned planter, there’s always a new skill to learn. Gardening is for everyone. You don’t have to have a […]
October 8, 2022 9 – 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Experience woodland plant life as never before in this fun field class. You will learn to identify various plants, native herbs, bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and trees, paying special attention to which of these may […]
November 12, 2022 9 – 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Grow your own backyard orchard with the best fruit trees – from traditional favorites to more unusual varieties. When choosing the best fruit trees to grow in your garden, prioritize the fruits you most enjoy […]
December 10, 2022 9 – 11 a.m. Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035 Experience woodland plant life as never before in this fun field class. You will learn to identify various plants, native herbs, bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and trees, paying special attention to which of these may […]