Join us for a unique and hands-on Fresh Indigo Workshop at Crabtree Farms on August 17th, led by local expert Jan Quarles. Dive into the world of natural dyes with Japanese chijimiba indigo leaves, harvested at their peak for optimal color extraction. In this intimate workshop, limited to 6 participants, you'll learn the traditional art […]
Cada primer jueves del més nos juntamos a cocinar y comer juntos! Los alimentos que comemos afectan directamente a nuestra salud e inmunidad, y nuestras elecciones a la hora de comprarlos pueden contribuir a un planeta más sano y a unas condiciones más justas para todos los seres vivos. Mientras preparamos la comida, compartimos conocimientos, […]
Learn to make delicious and nutritious sourdough bread at home. This class will cover every step of maintaining a sourdough starter and making a beginner friendly sandwich style sourdough bread. Participants will leave with their own sourdough starter, instructions for maintaining their starter, and a copy of the bread recipe used in class. Jordan Jones […]
The 24th Annual Spring Plant Sale & Festival will be held Friday, April 19th through Sunday April 21st. On Friday and Saturday, there will be local vendors, live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and Crabtree swag available for the community to enjoy at this family friendly event. On Sunday, there will only be plants available […]
Join us as we celebrate Beltane, the ancient Gaelic festival marking the beginning of summer. This vibrant celebration honors fertility, growth, and the beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with rituals, music, (some) dancing, and as always, a DELICIOUS feast using in-season foods. Whether you're a practicing pagan or simply […]
Interested in making your own soap? It’s not difficult, but there is a chemistry behind it and safety measures you must keep in mind. In this soap making class, you will learn the basics of cold-process soap making. The ingredients, soap making utensils, and safety equipment needed to make your own bars of soap will […]
Vengan a aprender de la maestra jardinera Karen Steele, quien ha enseñado docenas de clases de jardinería aquí en Crabtree Farms para personas de todo nivel de experiencia. Ya ha pasado la última helada, ¿y ahora qué? Únase a nosotros en Crabtree Farms y aprenda cómo plantar y mantener los cultivos durante los calurosos meses […]
See, hear, and learn about the birds that nest at Crabtree Farms, and birds that are migrating through. Members of the Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (the local birdwatching club) will guide you around the farm's various habitats and give you tips on spotting and identifying birds. All ages are welcome, from beginners […]
Join Nathaniel from Wild Violet Permaculture and Kayla Hatcher for an enriching experience at our upcoming Ecological Evenings event! We're excited to invite you to a unique gathering where your questions take center stage, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at exploring and crafting solutions to ecological challenges. Date: May 22nd, Wednesday Time: 6:00 PM - […]
Are you ready to explore herbal medicine making? Join Melonie Lusk, Crabtree Farms Executive Director and blossoming herbalist for an evening of hands-on learning. Together you will explore common herbal medicine-making modalities including topical and internal preparations such as tinctures, capsules, flower essences, poultices and more. Each participant will have the opportunity to try their hand at herb crafting […]