• STOCKING YOUR ALASKA PANTRY FOR WINTER

    Big Lake Library 3140 Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, United States

    FREE CLASS FOR THE COMMUNITY! Let's talk about food storage techniques and how to stock your pantry for winter's store! This class is being held at the Big Lake Library on Thursday, August 24 from 6-7 pm. No need to pre-register. Hope to see you there!

  • WINTER SOURDOUGH CLASS

    Bear Booch 3275 W Coghlan Cir, Wasilla, AK, United States

    Come and learn everything I know about sourdough from starter to discard.

  • KIMCHI, KOMBUCHA, and KEFIR: FERMENTING BASICS

    Bear Booch 3275 W Coghlan Cir, Wasilla, AK, United States

    Kimchi, Kombucha, Kefir, Kvass – so many delicious ways to ferment! If you’re interested in learning to ferment or if you’re needing a refresher, this class is one you won’t want to miss! Fermenting is one of the best ways to preserve your homegrown goods for delicious and nutrient dense foods and drinks! The fermenting…

  • GARDENING IN ALASKA

    Bear Booch 3275 W Coghlan Cir, Wasilla, AK, United States

    Let’s face it, gardening in Alaska has its challenges like cooler summers and soil, long daylight hours, and such a short growing season. Whether you’re just getting started, you’re frustrated with your current garden situation, or you just want to learn what more you can grow, this class is going to be incredible! Valley Master…

  • CANNING YOUR HARVEST – YEAR ROUND

    Bear Booch 3275 W Coghlan Cir, Wasilla, AK, United States

    In my opinion, canning is the best-kept secret for busy homesteaders. If you are growing your own food, canning is a must-have skill for preservation. You can preserve fruits, vegetables, meat, and even entire meals in a jar. Want to know another secret about canning? It’s much simpler than it seems, it doesn’t have to…

  • SPRING FRUIT TREE GRAFTING

    Common Ground Alaska Farmstead 6189 S. Carat, Big Lake, AK, United States

    Learn how to graft your own Alaska fruit trees so you can fill your orchard affordably. Each grafting class only has 13 openings, so please look carefully at the dates and times to make sure you choose the right ones for you. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME ONE GRAFTED APPLE TREE AND ONE GRAFTED PLUM…

  • SPRING FRUIT TREE GRAFTING

    Common Ground Alaska Farmstead 6189 S. Carat, Big Lake, AK, United States

    Learn how to graft your own Alaska fruit trees so you can fill your orchard affordably. Each grafting class only has 13 openings, so please look carefully at the dates and times to make sure you choose the right ones for you. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME ONE GRAFTED APPLE TREE AND ONE GRAFTED PLUM…

  • SPRING FRUIT TREE GRAFTING

    Common Ground Alaska Farmstead 6189 S. Carat, Big Lake, AK, United States

    Learn how to graft your own Alaska fruit trees so you can fill your orchard affordably. Each grafting class only has 13 openings, so please look carefully at the dates and times to make sure you choose the right ones for you. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME ONE GRAFTED APPLE TREE AND ONE GRAFTED PLUM…

  • SPRING FRUIT TREE GRAFTING

    Common Ground Alaska Farmstead 6189 S. Carat, Big Lake, AK, United States

    Learn how to graft your own Alaska fruit trees so you can fill your orchard affordably. Each grafting class only has 13 openings, so please look carefully at the dates and times to make sure you choose the right ones for you. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL TAKE HOME ONE GRAFTED APPLE TREE AND ONE GRAFTED PLUM…

  • ALASKA HOMESTEAD EXPO

    Big Lake Lions Club 2942 S Lions Ct, Big Lake, AK, United States

    We have some super exciting news! Mark your calendars for April 27-28, 2024 because you do NOT want to miss this! The first annual Alaska Homestead Expo is coming to the Big Lake Lions Club and it’s going to be EPIC! Tickets are $65/person with kids under 18 FREE! Come as many days as you’d…