**Upcoming Classes**
Wild Edible Hike
So you love the beautiful hikes that South Central Indiana has to offer? And you really can't wait until the Morels come back next April? Well you don't have to wait. There are many more tasty treats in the Indiana Forests than just Morels and Raspberries! Now is your chance to discover that bountiful feast that can await you if you know how to identify it, where to look, and what to look for. Identification guide suggestions will also be shared.
Join us at T.C. Steele State Historic Site in beautiful Brown County, Indiana for a morning hike and learn just what it takes to unlock the mystery of "What's good to eat?" in our Indiana Woods.
Come dressed ready to hike on a moderate Indiana forest trail. Bring camera or Phone as we will be NOT be harvesting foraged items, only observing and learning how to identify them so that you may confidently forage on your own in the future. Bring your favorite ID guide, if you have one, insect repellent and water.
Rain or shine, come prepared for weather conditions. We'll meet in the upper parking lot.
$25 per person/two hour hike. $40/couple.
$25 per person/two hour hike. $40/couple.
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Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
To register contact us by email. survivalistinsuburbia@gmail.com
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You can now visit us on Instagram and Facebook as well! We are listed as Sustainableinsuburbia. Come check out our new album of photos from the Stewart Homestead! Also check out our new helpful sustainable hints and tricks, Plant features.
Past Classes
Thursday, March 12, 2020 5:30-7:30 pm
Things are Looking Up: Going Vertical in Your Garden
Switchyard Park, 1611 S. Rogers St, Bloomington, Indiana
Trellises, stakes, hanging pots, pyramids, walls: All are useful tools in your small garden. Many vegetables, herbs, and flowers can be trained to grow in a compact space with extra support. Come learn to make the most of your space by growing up. The sky is the limit!Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Mar 26, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Composting: Recycling and Reusing in Your Garden
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Recycle and Reuse are bywords in today’s culture and very important to our environment. You can continue these great practices in your gardens as well. Start Composting at home. What can be composted, what should not, and how to do it. It’s not as hard as you might think.Join us for our class Composting: Recycling and Reusing in Your Garden and learn how to start today!
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Eating with your Eyes: Growing Microgreens at Home
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Presentation can be just as important as nutrition and taste when we're dining at home. Microgreens are extremely nutritious, tasty and beautiful. In this workshop you'll learn how to start your own inside Microgreens Garden without an expensive set up or lighting system. It's extremely easy to do and extremely rewarding for the home chef, 12 months a year!Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Well it seems like I have a large abundance of vegetables that I didn't count on! That's great but What do I do?! And how do I take ending my season in the garden to make the best next Spring?Come Learn how to 1) Look for optimum ripeness and what to do with all those tasty veggies with easy recipes and preservation techniques, 2) Learn what you can plant for a late crop and 3) How to prepare your beds for next season. Come here to learn how to keep that Organic Cycle going year-round.
Well...We are doing it! LIVE! Online Courses!
Managing the Abundance; A Harvest for all Seasons
Thursday, August 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Eastern/Standard time
Are
the signs of early Autumn reminding you all too soon that the gardening
season is coming to an end? Are you reminiscing about how nice the
weather was in the Spring and you wanted to be in the garden every day?
Well, I'm here to tell you that with a little help you can have those beautiful gardening days again very soon. Join me for my class... I'll teach you how to plant a fall winter garden, give helpful hints on keeping your vegetables through the winter and how to put some of your beds to rest.
Well, I'm here to tell you that with a little help you can have those beautiful gardening days again very soon. Join me for my class... I'll teach you how to plant a fall winter garden, give helpful hints on keeping your vegetables through the winter and how to put some of your beds to rest.
Sunday, August 11, 2019, 1:00-2:00 pm
I Can't Stop Gardening...so DON'T! Fall Gardening
Deep Roots Garden Center, Bloomington, Indiana
Come learn how to start your fall garden and have fresh vegetables at the Holidays and even harvest earlier in the Spring next year than you've ever done before. You'll discover what plants do well and helpful hints to ensure their success. Discover how to make your garden beds as fruitful as they can be.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
To sign up call Deep Roots Garden Center at (812) 822-8961
QUESTIONS?Email: survivalistinsuburbia@gmail.com
Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00-11:30am
Things Are Looking Up! Going Vertical in Your Garden
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Trellises, stakes, tee pees, hanging pots, pyramids, walls...All are useful tools in your small space garden. Whether is is sweet peas on a trellis or green beans on a tee pee, many vegetables, herbs and flowers can be treained to grow in a compact speace with a little extra support. Come to this class to learn how to make the most of your space by goiong up. The sky is the limit!
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:00-11:30am
Better Preperations = Better Results
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Come
join me as I talk about ways to improve your harvest from proper
preparation. I will cover how to prepare the soil in your garden beds
and do a soil test. I will share tricks that will help to combat weeds,
disease, and pest problems later on in the growing season. We will
discuss what plants grow great together, economic watering and feeding
methods, preparing inside starts for transplanting outdoors and how to
make the most of your space.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 1:00-2:30pm
Natural Herbal Medicines:
A Home Physician in Your Garden
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Did you know that you can help treat your minor illnesses inexpensively
and easily from your very own garden and yard? Come learn some simple
recipes for teas made from your herbs and flowers that can really make a
difference in how you feel. Our grandparents and their grandparents
did it. Why can't we?!
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
WEDNESDAY, January 30, 2019, 5:30-7:30pm
The Garden That Never Ends
Hilltop Gardens, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Planning
a three-season garden before spring will help you get the most out of
your garden this year. Plant multiple crops in the same beds, increase
the variety of crops you grow, and really maximize your harvest.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Offered by Bloomington Indiana Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Hilltop Gardens at Indiana University
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019, 10:30-11:30
Spring Garden Planning in the Winter
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
So, you want to try gardening. You might want to… Save on the grocery
bill? Have more control and knowledge about the food you eat? Help feed
the hungry? Start a new hobby for fun? So now what do you do? Come to
this class to learn about
Our Plant Hardiness Zone and what grows best in Central Indiana,
What plants require to be healthy and happy, How to start some plants indoors, Different types of gardens, Planning a layout for your garden, and
Materials and tools that you will need to get started. Who knew that Gardening can start by the fireplace when the snow is still falling.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Sunday, September 30, 2018, Noon-2:00
Container Gardening: No Space? No Problem!
If you don't want to end gardening now, no problem! You can bring it inside for the winter! Or, if have a limited amount of space for your garden or just want to try gardening on a smaller scale, you can learn a lot in this class. Learn some of the vegetables, herbs, and flowers that grow best in containers and all the steps, from choosing your pot to harvesting those great goodies. Plus enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, an hors d'oeuvre, and take home your potted beauty with you! Afterwards enjoy your afternoon by staying and having lunch or take a stroll around this beautiful winery nestled in Idyllic Southern Indiana hills!
Offered by Sustainable in Suburbia
Sponsored by Owen Valley Winery
Thursday, September, 13, 6:00-8:00pm
The Gardening Whodunit: Inspector Green Thumb at Your Service!
Do your research now and get a head start on those critters competing for YOUR harvest!
Have you felt like this? “Oh no! Panic time! My garden must be dying!” Your hard work is not wasted. Here you can learn 1) How to investigate the crime scene and identify the culprit…was it insects or animals, disease, lack of nutrients, an overabundance of a mineral, too little or too much water? 2) Learn to fix the damage without breaking your budget or hurting the environment, and 3) discover how to pamper those plants to ensure they can finish the race. Come find out just what your plants need to be happy again!
Offered by Bloomington Indiana Parks and Recreation
Co-sponsors Bloomingfoods and Hilltop Garden Center at Indiana University.
Saturday, August 25, 10:00 am-noon
The Superstars in Your Indiana Garden
There are some fruits and vegetables that just make you think of an Indiana summer garden. Learn best practices for how to grow, care for, and harvest tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, green beans and sweet corn. You will also take home some traditional Hoosier recipes for keeping these items into the Winter season for enjoyment later.
Offered by Bloomington Indiana Parks and Recreation
Co-sponsors Bloomingfoods and Hilltop Garden Center at Indiana University.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:00-11:30am
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Come join me as I talk about ways to improve your harvest from proper preparation. I will cover how to prepare the soil in your garden beds and do a soil test. I will share tricks that will help to combat weeds, disease, and pest problems later on in the growing season. We will discuss what plants grow great together, economic watering and feeding methods, preparing inside starts for transplanting outdoors and how to make the most of your space.
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 1:00-2:30pm
Natural Herbal Medicines:
A Home Physician in Your Garden
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
Did you know that you can help treat your minor illnesses inexpensively
and easily from your very own garden and yard? Come learn some simple
recipes for teas made from your herbs and flowers that can really make a
difference in how you feel. Our grandparents and their grandparents
did it. Why can't we?!
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Natural Herbal Medicines:
A Home Physician in Your Garden
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, IndianaDid you know that you can help treat your minor illnesses inexpensively and easily from your very own garden and yard? Come learn some simple recipes for teas made from your herbs and flowers that can really make a difference in how you feel. Our grandparents and their grandparents did it. Why can't we?!
WEDNESDAY, January 30, 2019, 5:30-7:30pm
The Garden That Never Ends
Hilltop Gardens, Indiana University, Bloomington, IndianaPlanning a three-season garden before spring will help you get the most out of your garden this year. Plant multiple crops in the same beds, increase the variety of crops you grow, and really maximize your harvest.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Offered by Bloomington Indiana Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Hilltop Gardens at Indiana University
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019, 10:30-11:30
Spring Garden Planning in the Winter
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
So, you want to try gardening. You might want to… Save on the grocery
bill? Have more control and knowledge about the food you eat? Help feed
the hungry? Start a new hobby for fun? So now what do you do? Come to
this class to learn about
Our Plant Hardiness Zone and what grows best in Central Indiana,
What plants require to be healthy and happy, How to start some plants indoors, Different types of gardens, Planning a layout for your garden, and
Materials and tools that you will need to get started. Who knew that Gardening can start by the fireplace when the snow is still falling.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Spring Garden Planning in the Winter
Monroe County Endwright Center, Ellettsville, Indiana
So, you want to try gardening. You might want to… Save on the grocery
bill? Have more control and knowledge about the food you eat? Help feed
the hungry? Start a new hobby for fun? So now what do you do? Come to
this class to learn about
Our Plant Hardiness Zone and what grows best in Central Indiana,
What plants require to be healthy and happy, How to start some plants indoors, Different types of gardens, Planning a layout for your garden, and
Materials and tools that you will need to get started. Who knew that Gardening can start by the fireplace when the snow is still falling.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Our Plant Hardiness Zone and what grows best in Central Indiana,
What plants require to be healthy and happy, How to start some plants indoors, Different types of gardens, Planning a layout for your garden, and
Materials and tools that you will need to get started. Who knew that Gardening can start by the fireplace when the snow is still falling.
Instructor: Steven Stewart of Sustainable in Suburbia
Sunday, September 30, 2018, Noon-2:00
Container Gardening: No Space? No Problem!
If you don't want to end gardening now, no problem! You can bring it inside for the winter! Or, if have a limited amount of space for your garden or just want to try gardening on a smaller scale, you can learn a lot in this class. Learn some of the vegetables, herbs, and flowers that grow best in containers and all the steps, from choosing your pot to harvesting those great goodies. Plus enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, an hors d'oeuvre, and take home your potted beauty with you! Afterwards enjoy your afternoon by staying and having lunch or take a stroll around this beautiful winery nestled in Idyllic Southern Indiana hills!
Offered by Sustainable in Suburbia
Sponsored by Owen Valley Winery
Container Gardening: No Space? No Problem!
If you don't want to end gardening now, no problem! You can bring it inside for the winter! Or, if have a limited amount of space for your garden or just want to try gardening on a smaller scale, you can learn a lot in this class. Learn some of the vegetables, herbs, and flowers that grow best in containers and all the steps, from choosing your pot to harvesting those great goodies. Plus enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, an hors d'oeuvre, and take home your potted beauty with you! Afterwards enjoy your afternoon by staying and having lunch or take a stroll around this beautiful winery nestled in Idyllic Southern Indiana hills!
Offered by Sustainable in Suburbia
Sponsored by Owen Valley Winery
Offered by Sustainable in Suburbia
Sponsored by Owen Valley Winery
Thursday, September, 13, 6:00-8:00pm
The Gardening Whodunit: Inspector Green Thumb at Your Service!
Do your research now and get a head start on those critters competing for YOUR harvest!
Have you felt like this? “Oh no! Panic time! My garden must be dying!” Your hard work is not wasted. Here you can learn 1) How to investigate the crime scene and identify the culprit…was it insects or animals, disease, lack of nutrients, an overabundance of a mineral, too little or too much water? 2) Learn to fix the damage without breaking your budget or hurting the environment, and 3) discover how to pamper those plants to ensure they can finish the race. Come find out just what your plants need to be happy again!
Offered by Bloomington Indiana Parks and Recreation
Co-sponsors Bloomingfoods and Hilltop Garden Center at Indiana University.
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