SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & EVENTS:
TBA
CLASSES: The majority of our classes are held in the upstairs room at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery with some special workshops and lectures at other locations. Be sure to check the location for each listed class.
Classes are reserved upon payment. Classes that can be paid for online will have drop-down PayPal buttons; if not, the payment info will be provided in the class description. You may use our email contact form to let us know if you’d prefer to prepay with a check — your class will be reserved upon the check’s arrival. Group rates available upon request. Please read Appalachian Feet’s Cancellation Policy before purchasing.
Class space is limited (most are 24 slots per class) and will be sold first-come, first-serve.
Current Available Classes:
SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY FALL & WINTER SCHEDULE
All classes listed here can be purchased at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery or online at this link.
Location: Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, Price: $15 (bundle 4 classes and get $10 off total price)
RESERVE YOUR SPOT by purchasing your spot online or by paying at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery store register. All classes are approximately 1.5 hours long with a question and answer period.
-
January 13th, 2015 Tuesday
-
Identifying Plants and Trees in Winter 6:15pm – Leaves and flowers aren’t the only way to identify plants! Come learn how to recognize what is growing in the landscape even when it’s chilly outside. We’ll identify a variety of trees and plants based only on details like bark, growth habits, and other winter interest. Your next hike will be an eye-opener!
-
-
January 15th, 2015 Thursday
-
Finding Wild Food in Winter 6:15pm – Woodland mammals aren’t the only animals that can find wild food in the wintertime. Humans have passed down lore for generations on how to eat well in the cold months. Come learn how to locate a meal even when the plants are asleep – it’s your birthright!
-
-
February 7th, 2015 Saturday
-
Backyard Chicken Basics 10:00am – Thinking about getting backyard chickens next spring? Come learn the basics in chicken housing, care, breeds, health, sources, and local laws. We’ll talk about starting with chicks vs. adults. This course is geared towards beginners and will cover everything you need to know to get started with backyard chickens… and even a little bit on ducks, too!
-
Beginner Beekeeping 1:00pm – Interested in beekeeping but don’t know where to start? This introductory course will show you the ins and outs of becoming a new beekeeper. You’ll learn what equipment you’ll need, how much time to set aside for hive chores, where to place your hives, what plants your bees will forage from in our area, how to find a local beekeeping mentor, and how to find sources for bees and materials.
-
-
February 10th, 2015 Tuesday
-
Permaculture & Organic Gardening 6:15pm – If you’re interested in organic gardening and ecology, you’ll love permaculture! It just might be the solution to all the world’s woes. Come learn how to design your property as a high-yielding, low-maintenance, sustainable system. We’ll cover the permaculture design principles, gardening techniques frequently used in permaculture, how to grow edible plants in guilds, rainwater catchment, and the best ways to create your own home ecosystem in the upstate.
-
-
February 12th, 2015 Thursday
-
Ornamental Edible Landscaping 6:15pm – Want your crops and to look at them, too? Food gardens don’t have to be unruly! Whether you have a critical Home Owners Association or you just prefer an aesthetic garden, this course will teach you how to have a show-stopping garden that you can eat. We’ll cover design basics, beautiful food plants, and how to substitute edible species for more common ornamentals.
-
-
March 7th ,2015 Saturday
-
Gardening in the Southeast for Beginners 10:00am – Brand new to gardening or stuck with a black thumb? Perhaps you have gardened somewhere else and are stumped by South Carolina’s red clay and summer heat? Don’t worry! This class will put you on track to becoming an expert in no time. Learn how to choose a garden site & style, improve your soil, figure out how much to water, decide on soil fertility, select plants, start seeds, make compost, and more!
-
Learning to Love Red Clay 1:00pm – Tired of trying “soil softeners” and other ineffective clay fixing advice? This class is going to sound like snake oil, but it’s not – turn your hard red clay into black soil so rich you can plant in it with your bare hands! Not only that, but you’ll also learn how to get your soil to do all your irrigation and fertilization needs year after year – without any fancy additives. This isn’t a late night TV scam so we can’t promise you your clay will slice and dice; it will just grow the easiest, best plants you’ve ever seen.
-
-
March 10th, 2015 Tuesday
-
Designing a Sustainable Garden 6:15pm – Get a head start planning next year’s garden! Everything from siting the garden, styles of gardens, bed preparation, plant placement, when to plant what, and tips for reducing your labor in the long run. Learn how to plan yields that will benefit your household, how to propagate your own plants, and where you can obtain what you need (with cost-saving advice).
-
-
March 12th, 2015 Thursday
-
Perennial Fruits and Vegetables for the Southeast 6:15pm – Ever wish your garden would just come up on its own in the spring? Don’t worry, asparagus isn’t the only delicious perennial vegetable out there. This class will cover dozens of plant-only-once greens, roots, shoots, and fruiting vegetables that require little to no maintenance in our climate. Learn how to plant the closest thing to a zero work food garden!
All classes listed here can be purchased at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery or online at this link.
Location: Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, Price: $15 (bundle 4 classes and get $10 off total price)
RESERVE YOUR SPOT by purchasing your spot online or by paying at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery store register. All classes are approximately 1.5 hours long with a question and answer period.
-
LOCATION:
Most classes are located in the upstairs room of the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery unless otherwise stated.
Appalachian Feet offers some classes in a quaint one-room schoolhouse located on the same property as the the North Main Community Garden (733 Bennett St, Greenville, SC, 29609 — near downtown). Park on the street and enter either gate. The schoolhouse is not visible from the road but is adjacent to the house — simply follow the signs once you enter the property (signs are only present on class days). The schoolhouse is accessed by a bumpy, short path through the woods and a small flight of stairs. There is heating/AC in the schoolhouse and the restroom is in an adjacent building. Class sizes are limited to 12 students.
We are not currently offering on-site classes at our garden, but will resume them in the future.
Classes are reserved upon payment. You may use our email contact form to let us know if you’d prefer to prepay with a check — class will be reserved upon the check’s arrival. Please read Appalachian Feet’s Cancellation Policy before purchasing.
If you have any questions about existing classes or you are a group that would like to schedule a class, please contact us for details and rates.
Click here if you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason.
