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Paw Paw Habanero Hot Sauce Workshop

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Back by popular demand this hands-on workshop using two seasonal favorites habaneros and pawpaws will be a unique culinary experience!Join Jose Spellman-Lopez for this hands-on workshop to learn more about paw paws, native to the mid-Atlantic. This workshop will utilize paw paws to create a tasty value-added hot sauce.

Peach Salsa Workshop

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Join us for a hands on look at using seasonal garden produce to make delicious peach salsaJoin Jose Spellman-Lope for a hands-on workshop using fruits and vegetables from the farm or garden to create yummy seasonal dishes with a focus on peach salsa

Spring Orchard Thinning, Pest and Disease Management

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Learn how to thin your fruit and prevent pest and disease problems later in the summer and support healthy organic fruit productionJose Spellman-Lopez will lead this hands-on workshop on fruit thinning and pest and disease prevention. Support healthy organic fruit production with tips and tricks for spacing your fruits through thinning, without damaging your trees in the process. Other basic tips for spring orchard maintenance will be discussed.

Setting Up Orchard Irrigation

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

This hands-on workshop will instruct growers in setting up efficient orchard irrigation systems using drip irrigation and orchard tubing.Join Jose Spellman-Lopez for a hands-on workshop to learn how to efficiently set up basic orchard irrigation systems to support your orchard during dry periods. Learn how to install basic orchard tubing, drip irrigation and set up irrigation that pinpoints specific plants.

Winter Orchard Pruning

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

This hands-on workshop will showcase winter orchard pruning techniques that support a healthy year for your fruit productionJose Spellman-Lopez will share winter pruning tips and tricks using the Ruth Bennett Community Farm's diverse orchard trees, vines and shrubs to model best practices for winter pruning.

Putting Your Orchard to bed for winter: leaf management, fertility & fruit

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Mid-Atlantic region orchard preparations for winter including leaf management, fig care and fertility considerations.Jose Spellman-Lopez will lead a hands on workshop at Ruth Bennett Community Farm highlighting preparation of orchard plants in the Mid-Atlantic region for winter including leaf management, fig care, and fertility management. Learn how to set your orchard up for success next year by closing down the season thoughtfully.

Summer Orchard Pruning

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Join NJ organic farmer and veteran Jose Spellman Lopez for a hands-on workshop about on-farm summer orchard pruning.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join NJ organic farmer and veteran Jose Spellman Lopez for a hands-on workshop about on-farm summer orchard pruning.

Beekeeping 101

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Join beekeeper David Harrod to learn the basics about beekeeping in urban production spaces.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join beekeeper David Harrod to learn the basics about beekeeping in urban production spaces.

Urban Organic Cut Flower Production Tour

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Join farmer Natania Schaumburg to learn what Ruth Bennett Community Farm does to plan and carry out cut flower production.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join farmer Natania Schaumburg to learn what Ruth Bennett Community Farm does to plan and carry out cut flower production as part of their ongoing urban food production work.

Hand Tool Workshop for the Garden and Urban Farm

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

Join farmer Shane LaBrake to learn the basics about tool selection, use and care for small spaces.(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join farmer Shane LaBrake to learn the basics about tool selection, use and care for small spaces.

Spring Orchard Thinning and Pest Prevention

Ruth Bennett Community Farm 1202-1498 Carla's Lane, Chester, PA, United States

learn how to thin fruit trees in the spring and prevent pest damage(Pre-registration required at least 24 hours in advance to participate in the event)Join NJ organic farmer and veteran Jose Spellman Lopez for a hands-on workshop about on-farm spring orchard thinning and pest prevention.