Workshops
All Workshops are Free
March 10th - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Growing herbs - lemongrass, Italian basil, marjoram, Cuban oregano, Mexican oregano, and African blue basil. Learn how to grow your own herbs almost all year round. We will be creating a bed that you do not have to till and is easy to maintain. The workshop is for adults and kids of all ages. Wear boots or sneakers, please read our Farm Safety page before attending the workshop or coming out to the farm.
Please bring your water bottle, we will have a hot tea tasting.
Sunday - April 7th - 11:15 am
How to plant sweet potatoes to get a maximum crop.
How to plant sweet potatoes - we will cover 3 types of sweet potatoes successfully grown on the Farm, Okinawan sweet potatoes, Japanese purple Ube sweet potatoes, and Red skinned sweet potatoes.
May - 11:30am - 12:30 pm
Crafting your unique TEA blend.
We will have an assortment of spices, herbs, and dried Tea. Recommended to choose between 2 to 5 herbs and spices combined for a burst of flavors you like according to your taste buds.Spices and herbs to choose from, cardamon, cloves, cinnamon, Lemon grass, bay leaves, cinnamon leaves, guava leaves, soursop leaves, neem leaves
As a non-profit, educational farm, our Cottage Farm relies on the help of individual and group volunteers to help us with the day-to-day operations of our farm. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on farming experience. All are welcome to volunteer; including groups, student clubs, businesses, and individuals. (Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. More info below.)
Volunteers can assist with a variety of farm tasks such as planting, harvesting, and weeding. There are also site projects for those with carpentry and wood work skills. Or if you just enjoy cooking, cleaning, photography, painting, sewing, teaching, or any other pastime. Feel free to talk to us about how you can help!
All volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Bring anything you’ll need for working outdoors (hat, gloves, etc.). Please apply any sunscreen or bug spray before you reach the farm. Bring PLENTY OF WATER to drink! You may also bring food to eat at our picnic tables. We have a refrigerator and microwave for volunteer and staff use.
Please DO NOT bring valuables to the farm. We do not offer a place to lock up your things. There is a locker where you may keep things like car keys or non-valuable items. Things left in this office are at your own risk.