Events

FEBRUARY CLASSES

[Free Cooking Class] Chocolate Splendor
Sunday, February 12th @1pm

Russel Stover and Hershey tuck their tails as you learn about the best chocolate to buy and create your own sweet treats, such as ganache for Truffles, caramels and soft candies.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Note: $4 materials fee so we can have really, really delicious chocolate.
Free.  Taught by Chef Kate.  No RSVP required.

[Free Class] Soil Magic: test, repair and replace
Sunday, February 19th @1pm

You can put a $200 plant into $5 soil and you’ll end up with a $5 plant.  Don’t let this happen to you with Farmer Bill’s Soil Magic class. Bring a soil sample and learn everything you need for a strong growing foundation.
Free.  Taught by Farmer Bill.  No RSVP required.

[Class] Fermenting Workshop: Sauerkraut and Kimchi
Saturday, February 25th @1pm

You’ll learn about the many benefits of fermenting your own food. Then you’ll see a live demo on how to make sauerkraut and kimchi. Finally, you can participate and start your very own batch, and take home your own Fermenters Club jar!
Taught by Fementer Club founder Austin Durant. Free to attend, $12 for (optional) workshop materials.

MARCH CLASSES

[Free Cooking Class] Make your own Simple Cheeses
Sunday, March 4th @1pm

You’ll learn the process of making your own creme fraiche, mascarpone, yogurt cheeses, feta and ricotta. We will cover the basics of sterilization of products and equipment as well as starting with the best milk products.  You’ll also learn how to use herbs to infuse your cream and milk for decadent flavor.
Free.  Taught by Chef Kate.  No RSVP required.

[Free Class] Grafting Basics
Saturday, March 10th @12:30pm

Want to play scientist?  This class will teach you how to graft.  Grafting is a horticultural technique where tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another so that the two sets of vascular tissues may join together.  You’ll leave empowered, knowing how to graft hearty plants!  Taught by industry expert Tom Del Hotal.
Free.  No RSVP required.

[Free Class] Grow your Own Home Orchard
Sunday, March 11th @1pm

A very anticipated class, Farmer Bill will teach you how to maximize your growing space so that you have your very own home orchard.  Dwarf trees, complementary planting and watering will be covered.
Free.  No RSVP required.

[Free Class] Vegetable Gardens 101
Sunday, March 18th @1pm

There are no silly questions.  No where is that truer than in our Vegetable Gardens 101 class.  Learn how to choose a space for growing, what to plant when, and how to water and care for your vegetable garden.  This class will turn your brown thumb green.
Free.  No RSVP required. Taught by Farmer Bill.

Note: For a list of our year-long event schedule, click the calendar to the left.

All classes are held at City Farmers Nursery: 4832 Home Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 (directions).

Class dates & times subject to change… please check here or call (619) 284-6358 for current info.