Category: In the Garden

Shaker Herbs, Roots, Barks, and Lore with Jamie Sparks

Shaker Herbs, Roots, Barks, and Lore with Jamie Sparks

by | Oct 20, 2019 | , , , , , , , | 4

Have you always been drawn to the idea of using herbs to make your own products, teas, drinks, and food? Immerse yourself in weeklong class, Shaker Herbs, Roots, Barks, and Lore, taught by herbalist Jamie Sparks during Shaker Week, November 3–9. Explore how Shakers used plants to be self-reliant and to connect to the natural world. Jamie has a lot of wisdom to share, so let’s learn a little more about her experience and what’s in store for the class.

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My Fascinating Lunch with Tim Ryan: Auctions, Dibbles, Zen, Gardens & More

My Fascinating Lunch with Tim Ryan: Auctions, Dibbles, Zen, Gardens & More

by | May 31, 2016 | , , , , | 6

I first met Tim Ryan on a misty morning in the Folk School Garden when I was a Work/Study in 2011. My immediate impression of him was that he was a very witty & interesting character with lots of fantastic stories. Tim is involved in the Folk School in so many different ways. He recently handed over his position as Resident Artist in Gardening and Homesteading to Karen Hurtubise and he will be co-auctioning (with Bob Grove) the Gala & Benefit Auction on June 11, 2016. I thought this would be a good moment to sit down and learn a little bit about Tim the gardener, auctioneer, medicine showman, raconteur, kettle cooker, blacksmith, instructor, former Folk School Board member, bibliophile, and storyteller, that is Tim Ryan. We recently sat down over lunch to talk about many things. Enjoy our interview!
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Pollinators in the Garden: Bees, Birds & Butterflies

Pollinators in the Garden: Bees, Birds & Butterflies

by | May 24, 2016 | , , , , , | 0

I just finished teaching a weekend class on pollinators and gardening at the Folk School. My class was a great group of folks. We learned about seeding starting and growing native milkweeds for monarch eggs and caterpillars, planting flowers, native shrubs and trees for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, the challenges of neonicotinoids and herbicides. The weekend exhibited beautiful May weather! Enjoy our photo album:
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Maypole Parade & Dance 2014

by | May 12, 2014 | , , , , , , , , | 0

The Maypole Parade & Dance took place on May 3. Community folks gathered early to make wreaths, finish costumes, and prep puppets. The parade started at the Festival Barn. The motley and joyous procession marched through studio row to Keith House and ended by the May Pole. Nanette led the may pole dancers, including many local children, in several colorful and frolicking figures before the final weave. Then the Morris Dancers entertained the crowd with some lively dance numbers.
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