We're opening the doors of the orchard wide and the community is invited to stop by and check out the orchard! We will be open from 10 am - 6 pm on Saturday, May 20. No need to make an appointment - just come on by!
A FREE CLASS FOR THE COMMUNITY! Join us at the Big Lake Library on Thursday May 23 to talk about companion planting in your Alaska garden. No need to pre-register. Hope to see you there!
Our community is RICH with local producers - from food to flowers - and they are excited to open up their businesses to you! Grab a coffee and a friend and spend the day touring farms and gardens local to the Big Lake area. It's going to be fun, informative, and it's a great way…
FREE VIRTUAL CLASS FOR ALASKANS In this free class we will talk about the best preservation techniques using typical Alaskan crops from veggies, fruits, and even harvested meat. Let's get creative and fill our larders with Alaska Grown foods! Link to sign up: https://calendly.com/tandy-storyandscript/preservation-basics-alaska?month=2023-05&date=2023-05-30 We will even talk about preserving entire meals. *Note: We won't…
A FREE CLASS FOR THE COMMUNITY If you're interested in preserving foods you grow, harvest, or order this summer we can help you with that! We will go over the basic techniques for preserving veggies, fruits, berries, and even meat! This class will be held at the Big Lake Library on Thursday, June 1 from…
In the Alaska Orchard Masterclass, you will learn all aspects of creating, planting, and maintaining your Alaska orchard. This class will be an interactive class in our 4-acre orchard. We will be meeting Saturday, June 3, from 1-4 pm at Common Ground Alaska Farm in Big Lake. This is an in-person class. If you’re considering…
What an amazing day we have planned for you! Building community and learning together is one of the core values of our farm. Learn how to fill your larder (that’s an old-fashioned word for pantry) with wholesome, tasty, and safe food for your family with foods you’ve grown, sourced locally, or found in bulk. Our…
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…
A FREE CLASS FOR THE COMMUNITY We're so thrilled to offer you a free class showing how to make the fermented drinks Kombucha & Jun. These are both so fun to make! You may be wondering what the difference is - a quick explanation would be that Kombucha is made with black tea and sugar…
So many vegetables, so little time! So what do we do with them all? Ferment some, of course! If you’re interested in learning to ferment or if you’re needing a refresher, this fermenting with Alaska veggies class is one you won’t want to miss! Fermenting is one of the best ways to preserve your homegrown…
