May 14th homestead class plans. Herb Garden & Meet and Greet.

Getting really excited here at the homestead to be starting the homeschool classes in just over a week!

With so much interest one can't help but be excited! So for all you looking for the information here you go!

Date: May 14, 2014

Time: 1:00 - 4:00

Project (s):

Each project will consist of a herb garden starter this is the perfect size to rest on your kitchen counter for fresh herbs for your meals. We will also be making soil block seed bombs for those of you that have a garden space or have larger pots to put herbs in.

I request that anyone interested in any of this years classes please attend this one if possible as we will be going over plans for the entire class term, as well as a fun chat session so everyone gets to know each other a bit as well as their way around the homestead!

No snacks needed for this class as I will be putting a spread together for the first class. Some parents have asked if they can bring something to share with everyone and this is more than ok! I do need to know if anyone in your family has any food allergies, so we can be sure there is something for everyone!

Cost: 10.00/family (one project) 5.00 for any additional projects for the family. 

Tools needed: None just your creativity!

RSVP deadline is Midnight May 10, 2014 as I need to make sure I have enough supplies to cover everyone as well as food ;)

Please email (beyonddreams@live.ca) with the following information:

Contact Name, phone number, and email.

Family member names and ages

How many projects you wish to make

Any food allergies.

We will be offering receipts for those of you turning them in for funding reimbursement, please let me know if you would like them so I can have them ready before class. Once I receive your information I will send you a confirmation email along with all my contact information and directions for those of you that need it!

Payments for classes will be accepted via cash or EMT. 

Can't wait to meet you all have a wonderful week!!

~ Niki

Homesteading Group for Homeschoolers

I know there's a lot of people especially in the homeschooling community who are looking for ways to either set up a homestead, develop an "urban" homestead, or just learn how to become a little more "off grid". There's nothing better than fresh produce from your own garden, or raising your own meats. Just something about knowing exactly what really going into the food you eat makes it taste that much better. 

Since there was a lot of interest I decided to put together a set of "classes" which will be done as family group projects. With everyone meeting up at our homestead to work on them and try out some new fun stuff! Although I still have a few dates to fill in I'm glad to officially have the dates set and most of the projects scheduled. Now comes the real hard part which is figuring out the cost per project. This I hope to have done in the next few day even if only for the first few dates. 

For those of you here looking for the information here you go! 

Here are the planned dates/projects.
Times will be 1:00 - 4:00 and will include a break for a snack. For prices on individual cases please contact me as some prices haven't been fully set yet.

May 14 - Herb Garden and Meet & Greet (requested that anyone interested in any of the classes please come to this one for full information on the classes as well as what to expect over the next few months) 
May 28 - Compost Bin
June 11 - Chicken Tractor
June 25 - TBA
July 9 - Homemade Butter
July 23 - Weather Station
Aug 6 - Homemade Ice Cream
Aug 20 - TBA
Sept 3 - Cold Storage Rack
Sept 17 - Solar Dehydrator
Oct 8 - Canning
Oct 22 - Swap & Trade

Keep checking in with our blog for more information, as well as posts recapping each project day!

~ Niki