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Learn with Laura

Sourdough Basics Class
Jun
22

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough Basics Class
Jul
12

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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365-day Gardening Workshop
Jul
13

365-day Gardening Workshop

Join me for a unique learning experience. This workshop will be full of information to teach you everything you need to know to garden through the year here in the upstate. The first portion of the workshop, we will explore seasonality of food, what grows when, and create a calendar of crops to have you eating fresh year round. We will then break for a delicious, locally crafted lunch (included in the price of the workshop). The afternoon will be spent helping you specifically create a plan for your space. We will collaborate as a group, but design something specific and unique for you and your space.

The workshop is $150 and includes lunch and learning materials.

Early bird special: $125 if paid by June 1st.

Register HERE.

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Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden
Apr
15

Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

In this class we will explore:
        common problems in the garden, pest pressure, weeds and disease, organic pesticide solutions, mulching and watering needs
        best tools for the job, proper harvesting time and techniques for storage, recipes and tips on how to use your harvest

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden
Apr
13

Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

In this class we will explore:
        common problems in the garden, pest pressure, weeds and disease, organic pesticide solutions, mulching and watering needs
        best tools for the job, proper harvesting time and techniques for storage, recipes and tips on how to use your harvest

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden
Apr
13

Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

In this class we will explore:
        common problems in the garden, pest pressure, weeds and disease, organic pesticide solutions, mulching and watering needs
        best tools for the job, proper harvesting time and techniques for storage, recipes and tips on how to use your harvest

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Tasty Tomato Class
Apr
6

Tasty Tomato Class

Tasty Tomatoes - from Seed to Sauce! Register here.

Join us for our latest class in our veggie growing series. This time, it's all about the tomato!We will talk about everything from variety options, hybrid vs heirloom, transplanting, pruning, harvesting and basic preserving! We will discuss common problems gardeners face with tomatoes in our region and how to resolve them.Come learn a few tricks and have your best tomato season yet!

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Tasty Tomato Class
Apr
6

Tasty Tomato Class

Tasty Tomatoes - from Seed to Sauce! Register here.

Join us for our latest class in our veggie growing series. This time, it's all about the tomato!We will talk about everything from variety options, hybrid vs heirloom, transplanting, pruning, harvesting and basic preserving! We will discuss common problems gardeners face with tomatoes in our region and how to resolve them.Come learn a few tricks and have your best tomato season yet!

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Veggie Class: Soil & Compost
Mar
25

Veggie Class: Soil & Compost

Understanding Soil Needs, Amendments, and Preparing Beds

In this class (the 2nd in the Veggie Course) we will explore the difference between soil & dirt, discussing composting (what to know and how to start), understanding soil amendments and how to properly choose and use fertilizers, compost, and worm castings. You will learn how to select and source proper soil for your raised beds and in-ground garden spaces and how to amend those beds for transition between crops and seasons.

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Veggie Class: Soil & Compost
Mar
23

Veggie Class: Soil & Compost

Understanding Soil Needs, Amendments, and Preparing Beds

In this class (the 2nd in the Veggie Course) we will explore the difference between soil & dirt, discussing composting (what to know and how to start), understanding soil amendments and how to properly choose and use fertilizers, compost, and worm castings. You will learn how to select and source proper soil for your raised beds and in-ground garden spaces and how to amend those beds for transition between crops and seasons.

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Veggie Class: Soil & Compost
Mar
23

Veggie Class: Soil & Compost

Understanding Soil Needs, Amendments, and Preparing Beds

In this class (the 2nd in the Veggie Course) we will explore the difference between soil & dirt, discussing composting (what to know and how to start), understanding soil amendments and how to properly choose and use fertilizers, compost, and worm castings. You will learn how to select and source proper soil for your raised beds and in-ground garden spaces and how to amend those beds for transition between crops and seasons.

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Class

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Sourdough Basics Class **SOLD OUT**
Mar
16

Sourdough Basics Class **SOLD OUT**

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough Basics Class **SOLD OUT**
Mar
2

Sourdough Basics Class **SOLD OUT**

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
Feb
26

Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds

Class One: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
In this class, we will explore:

  • your "why" for gardening

  • zones, climates, and growing seasons

  • spring and summer crops

  • setting goals & realistic expectations

  • direct sowing vs. starting seeds indoors

  • starting seeds indoors - what you need and what problems you may face

  • understanding heirloom, organic, hybrid, and open pollinated seeds

  • hardening off and proper transplanting

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Gardening Course

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Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
Feb
24

Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds

Class One: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
In this class, we will explore:

  • your "why" for gardening

  • zones, climates, and growing seasons

  • spring and summer crops

  • setting goals & realistic expectations

  • direct sowing vs. starting seeds indoors

  • starting seeds indoors - what you need and what problems you may face

  • understanding heirloom, organic, hybrid, and open pollinated seeds

  • hardening off and proper transplanting

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Gardening Course

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Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
Feb
24

Veggie Class: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds

Class One: Developing a Garden and Starting Seeds
In this class, we will explore:

  • your "why" for gardening

  • zones, climates, and growing seasons

  • spring and summer crops

  • setting goals & realistic expectations

  • direct sowing vs. starting seeds indoors

  • starting seeds indoors - what you need and what problems you may face

  • understanding heirloom, organic, hybrid, and open pollinated seeds

  • hardening off and proper transplanting

The cost is $65 and you can register here: Veggie Gardening Course

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Sourdough 102 Sweets & Treats
Feb
17

Sourdough 102 Sweets & Treats

This is the follow-up course to Sourdough Basics Course. To be successful in this class, you need to have a basic understanding of making sourdough. Participants should be comfortable with starters and how to make a sourdough loaf. 

This course will cover how to make items to help reduce your need to purchase commercial breads. Recipes for using starter discard will be discussed as well.

We will be making sourdough sweet rolls, breads, and desserts. Click here to register.

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Sourdough Basics Class**SOLD OUT**
Feb
3

Sourdough Basics Class**SOLD OUT**

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough 102 Sweets & Treats**SOLD OUT**
Jan
27

Sourdough 102 Sweets & Treats**SOLD OUT**

This is the follow-up course to Sourdough Basics Course. To be successful in this class, you need to have a basic understanding of making sourdough. Participants should be comfortable with starters and how to make a sourdough loaf. 

This course will cover how to make items to help reduce your need to purchase commercial breads. Recipes for using starter discard will be discussed as well.

We will be making sourdough sweet rolls, breads, and desserts. Click here to register.

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Sourdough Basics Class
Jan
5

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough 102 (Rolls & Focaccia)
Nov
10

Sourdough 102 (Rolls & Focaccia)

This is the follow-up course to Sourdough Basics Course. To be successful in this class, you need to have a basic understanding of making sourdough. Participants should be comfortable with starters and how to make a sourdough loaf. 

This course will cover how to make items to help reduce your need to purchase commercial breads. Recipes for using starter discard will be discussed as well.

We will be making sourdough dinner rolls and Focaccia bread. Click here to register.

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Sourdough Basics Class
Nov
3

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough 102 (Rolls & Focaccia)
Oct
28

Sourdough 102 (Rolls & Focaccia)

This is the follow-up course to Sourdough Basics Course. To be successful in this class, you need to have a basic understanding of making sourdough. Participants should be comfortable with starters and how to make a sourdough loaf. 

This course will cover how to make items to help reduce your need to purchase commercial breads. Recipes for using starter discard will be discussed as well.

We will be making sourdough dinner rolls and Focaccia bread. Click here to register.

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Canning and Preserving Basics
Oct
27

Canning and Preserving Basics

This class will teach students all they need to get started canning safely.  We will discuss equipment, safety, and recipes.  Students will have hands-on experience with each step and will leave with a jar of pickled vegetables.

The class discusses multiple types of food preservation including canning, dehydration, freezing, and pickling.

Please fill out the registration form here: Canning & Preserving Basics 

The cost is $65.00 per person.

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Sourdough Basics Class
Oct
21

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Sourdough Basics Class
Sep
30

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

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Fall Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden
Sep
25

Fall Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

In this class we will explore:
        common problems in the garden, pest pressure, weeds and disease, organic pesticide solutions, mulching and watering needs
        best tools for the job, proper harvesting time and techniques for storage, recipes and tips on how to use your harvest

The cost is $55 and you can register here: Fall Veggie Course

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Fall Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden
Sep
23

Fall Veggie Class: Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

Maintaining and Harvesting the Garden

In this class we will explore:
        common problems in the garden, pest pressure, weeds and disease, organic pesticide solutions, mulching and watering needs
        best tools for the job, proper harvesting time and techniques for storage, recipes and tips on how to use your harvest

The cost is $55 and you can register here: Fall Veggie Course

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Canning and Preserving Basics
Sep
22

Canning and Preserving Basics

This class will teach students all they need to get started canning safely.  We will discuss equipment, safety, and recipes.  Students will have hands-on experience with each step and will leave with a jar of pickled vegetables.

The class discusses multiple types of food preservation including canning, dehydration, freezing, and pickling.

Please fill out the registration form here: Canning & Preserving Basics 

The cost is $65.00 per person.

View Event →
Sourdough Basics Class
Sep
8

Sourdough Basics Class

The Sourdough Basics Course designed for students new to baking sourdough loaves. Register here.

This class will walk you through all the critical steps of creating a beautiful loaf of sourdough from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf out of the oven. Students will be given starter to take home.

View Event →
Canning and Preserving Basics
Aug
25

Canning and Preserving Basics

Friday, August 25, 2023

This class will teach students all they need to get started canning safely.  We will discuss equipment, safety, and recipes.  Students will have hands-on experience with each step and will leave with a jar of pickled vegetables.

The class discusses multiple types of food preservation including canning, dehydration, freezing, and pickling.

Please fill out the registration form here: Canning & Preserving Basics 

The cost is $65.00 per person.

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Fall Veggie Class: Soil & Compost
Aug
21

Fall Veggie Class: Soil & Compost

Understanding Soil Needs, Amendments, and Preparing Beds

In this class (the 2nd in the Fall Veggie Course) we will explore the difference between soil & dirt, discussing composting (what to know and how to start), understanding soil amendments and how to properly choose and use fertilizers, compost, and worm castings. You will learn how to select and source proper soil for your raised beds and in-ground garden spaces and how to amend those beds for transition between crops and seasons.

The cost is $55 and you can register here: Fall Veggie Class

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Fall Veggie Class: Soil & Compost
Aug
19

Fall Veggie Class: Soil & Compost

Understanding Soil Needs, Amendments, and Preparing Beds

In this class (the 2nd in the Fall Veggie Course) we will explore the difference between soil & dirt, discussing composting (what to know and how to start), understanding soil amendments and how to properly choose and use fertilizers, compost, and worm castings. You will learn how to select and source proper soil for your raised beds and in-ground garden spaces and how to amend those beds for transition between crops and seasons.

The cost is $55 and you can register here: Fall Veggie Class

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