Category: Courses
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This is the place to begin. Whether you’ve never touched a trowel or just want a fresh, natural approach, this course walks your whole family through the core principles of natural gardening — from soil and water basics to plant selection, pest management, and planning through the seasons. Take it together, learn together, grow together.…
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New to gardening? Start here. This course introduces the hidden world beneath your feet — what healthy soil actually is, how to read it, and how it directly affects your plants, pests, and water. No science background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to dig in. Course topics: Ready to dive in? Er, dig in?…
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Are you looking to make smarter, more cost-effective choices when buying soil amendments for your organic farm or garden? This course will guide you step-by-step through the essentials of non-synthetic soil amendments, from understanding what they are and how they differ from synthetic options, to choosing the right amendment for your unique soil and crop…
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Ready to go deeper? This course explores soil as a living ecosystem — from the food web of organisms that make it thrive, to composting, soil testing, and science-backed practices drawn from USDA and university extension research. Perfect for gardeners who want to understand the why behind healthy soil, not just the what. Here are…
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Ever planted something and wondered if you did it right? This course gives you a practical baseline for the fundamentals — soil readiness, planting depth, spacing, and transplanting — drawn from agricultural research but translated for the home garden. Trial and error is still part of gardening, but this gives you a solid place to…
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Not all bugs are bad news — in fact, your garden needs them. This course introduces the fascinating world of beneficial insects: who they are, what they do, and how to make your garden a place they want to call home. From pollinators to pest controllers, you’ll learn how to ditch the chemical sprays and…
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Have you ever wondered how science can transform your home cooking into a safer, more nourishing, and deeply rewarding experience? In this course, you’ll discover evidence-based best practices that empower you to cook with confidence—maximizing nutrition, ensuring food safety, and enhancing your well-being. This course compliments the course for youth by providing more in depth…
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Fun photo right? Okay, so your family may not actively cheer you while you cook, they will certainly be excited to site down for the fabulous meals you decide to create! In this course, you’ll discover the basics of safe and nutritious home cooking, designed just for young beginners. You’ll learn how to keep your…
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Have you ever wondered how people kept food safe and delicious long before refrigerators and freezers? This course takes you on a fascinating journey through the history, science, and global culture of food preservation. You’ll explore why food spoils, how ancient and modern methods work, and the profound impact preservation has on our societies and…
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New to preserving food? Do NOT go to YouTube first! Safe & Savvy Food Preservation Basics is a super short course about what you didn’t know that you need to pay attention to before you start your canning and preserving adventure. In 15 minutes or less you will learn: After reviewing the course you will…
