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PRESENTATION TOPICS

Perennials

Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

This talk looks more in depth at Edible Perennials; specifically vines, herbs and flowers.  Enjoy the beauty and long-lasting life of perennials along with the blessing of reaping their bounty. We’ll learn various edible portions of plants and planting options, along with ideas for their use or preservation.

Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

This is a more in depth look at Edible Perennials; specifically trees, shrubs and bushes. We'll talk about options for different zones and soil types along with their edible portions, taking into consideration yard layout, landscaping options and more.  Why not enjoy beauty and amazing food from the same plants?

Edible Perennials

Perennials are not only beautiful and long-living, but many are edible. In this presentation, we’ll cover some common edibles and introduce you to a few “not so common” ones. Learn how to enjoy beauty and bounty from the same plants with pictures from Home Oasis Farm.

Optional 2-Part Series

Vines, Herbs, Flowers, & More AND/OR  Trees, Shrubs & Bushes

Planning for Perennials

Wanting to grow some amazing, long lasting perennials but are unsure where to start?  This presentation discusses size, space, layout, and so much more.  Yes, you can create the yard of your dreams!

We'll use pictures and layouts from Home Oasis Farm west of Chippewa Falls, to springboard ideas of what YOU can create.

 https://youtu.be/gtAsKpNDlCc 

gardening

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Wondering about starting your own garden?  This presentation discusses the process of beginning your garden plot, learning about seeds, transplants, maintenance and harvesting. Plus, plenty of time for Q&A.

Container and/or Small Space Gardening

Many today are living in apartments or as we age our bodies have more limited mobility so, this presentation will focus on amazing gardening options for patios, containers, raised beds, and more.  There are so many ways to still enjoy gardening, keep our hands in the soil and have homegrown fresh produce.

Herbs, Herbs and More Herbs

Let's talk herbs.  Including: growing, harvesting, preserving and utilizing them in cooking and everyday life.

Planning for Perennials

Wanting to grow some amazing, long lasting perennials but are unsure where to start?  This presentation discusses size, space, layout, and so much more.  Yes, you can create the yard of your dreams!

We'll use pictures and layouts from Home Oasis Farm west of Chippewa Falls, to springboard ideas of what YOU can create.

 https://youtu.be/gtAsKpNDlCc 

Gardening with Chickens

In this educational presentation, we will explore the benefits of chickens for you and your garden.  We'll cover nitrogen, compost, and waste management along with helpful tips on housing and the best breeds for different purposes and locations. With over 20 years of  'chicken raising' experience, I like most all things chicken. I'll share some of my successes and failures, to hopefully keep you from repeating my mistakes. 

 https://youtu.be/qaygK-8pXdk   

https://youtu.be/jNYySweStGw

chickens

Gardening with Chickens

In this educational presentation, we will explore the benefits of chickens for you and your garden.  We'll cover nitrogen, compost, and waste management along with helpful tips on housing and the best breeds for different purposes and locations. With over 20 years of  'chicken raising' experience, I like most all things chicken. I'll share some of my successes and failures, to hopefully keep you from repeating my mistakes. 

 https://youtu.be/qaygK-8pXdk   

https://youtu.be/jNYySweStGw

Chickens 101

Are you interested in having chickens but have some questions? This presentation is designed to set you up for success. We’ll cover terms, classifications, breeds, housing, care and more to help you determine “if” and “which ones” are best for you! I have been raising chickens (egg and meat) for over 20 years. I enjoy sharing my successes and less than stellar learning adventures to help others along their way.

other

You Can Make Maple Syrup

Mid-winter our family begins preparations for syrup season.  Our mid-sized maple syrup operation is a combination of the old and the new. We still individually collect from each tree and use a wood fire to heat our stainless-steel evaporator. This presentation shows our process while offering options to modernize or scale down production to meet your needs.  After making your own maple syrup; no other syrup quite compares. 

https://youtu.be/Ny4DvOxsfCI

Fermenting

Fermentation can be good for preserving, flavor, probiotics, and other nutritional benefits.  What can be safely fermented?  Let's check and learn together.  I enjoy fermenting various vegetables and making my own Kombucha.  A Kombucha starter SCOBIE, recipe and instructions can be part of this presentation.

Mushroom Workshop

Oyster Mushroom

Make and take an oyster mushroom toilet paper roll.

Shiitake Mushroom

Inoculate a 12" shiitake log to take. 


https://youtu.be/IYGV5pGzKv4

Testimonials

  Great presentation at Expo Sunday, Feb 11. Thanks.  Sue T. 


Thank you so much.  Really enjoyed your talk!  Donna


 Hi Dora... I loved your presentation for our Ozaukee Master Gardeners virtual meeting.   Jenna 



Thank you for the scobie.  I had been meaning to start a batch of kombucha but was not sure where to get a quality scobie from.  Now no excuses...and my batch has been started.  So thank you so much.


 Thank you for the excellent talk on edible perennials yesterday!  Frankie  

Thank you also for the mushroom presentation.  I'm glad I was able to participate.


 Thank you, Dora!!  Your presentation was wonderful!!   Barb  


 loved your talk at the ymca - Lynn


Pics from your amazing presentation!!!  Carolyn

So many topics, so little time.  Feel free to contact Dora at Home Oasis Farm about speaking engagements, custom talks or workshops.

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    Mushroom Workshop Pictures

    Drilling logs for a shiitake mushroom workshop.
    Plugging logs at a mushroom workshop.
    Plugging shiitake logs at a workshop.
    Plugged and sealed shiitake logs at a workshop.
    Setting up for a workshop.
    Shiitake mushrooms on a maple log.
    Beautiful shiitake "shroom".
    Boiling toilet paper rolls in preparation for an oyster mushroom  seminar.

    PRESENTATION TOPICS

    Edible Perennials

    Edible Perennials

    Edible Perennials

    More than your average landscape plant(s).

    Chickens

    Edible Perennials

    Edible Perennials

    Discover exciting information about these interesting birds.

    Mushrooms

    Edible Perennials

    Mushrooms

    Presentation and workshop options.

    Edible Perennials

    Gardening With Chickens

    Gardening With Chickens

    Perennials are not only beautiful and long-living, but many are edible. In this presentation, we’ll cover some common edibles and introduce you to a few “not so common” ones. Learn how to enjoy beauty and bounty from the same plants with pictures from Home Oasis Farm.

    Optional 2-Part Series

    Vines, Herbs, Flowers, & More AND/OR  Trees, Shrubs & Bushes

    Gardening With Chickens

    Gardening With Chickens

    Gardening With Chickens

    In this educational presentation, we will explore the benefits of chickens for you and your garden.  We'll cover nitrogen, compost, and waste management along with helpful tips on housing and the best breeds for different purposes and locations. With over 20 years of  'chicken raising' experience, I like most all things chicken. I'll share some of my successes and failures, to hopefully keep you from repeating my mistakes. 

     https://youtu.be/qaygK-8pXdk   

    https://youtu.be/jNYySweStGw

    Mushroom Workshop

    Gardening With Chickens

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

     Oyster Mushroom

    Make and take an oyster mushroom toilet paper roll.

    Shiitake Mushroom

    Inoculate a 12" shiitake log to take. 


    https://youtu.be/IYGV5pGzKv4

    See more

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

    This is a more in depth look at Edible Perennials; specifically trees, shrubs and bushes. We'll talk about options for different zones and soil types along with their edible portions, taking into consideration yard layout, landscaping options and more.  Why not enjoy beauty and amazing food from the same plants?

    Chickens 101

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

    Mushrooms 101

    Are you interested in having chickens but have some questions? This presentation is designed to set you up for success. We’ll cover terms, classifications, breeds, housing, care and more to help you determine “if” and “which ones” are best for you! I have been raising chickens (egg and meat) for over 20 years. I enjoy sharing my successes and less than stellar learning adventures to help others along their way.

    Mushrooms 101

    Edible Perennials - Trees, Shrubs and Bushes

    Mushrooms 101

    I began growing Wine Cap mushrooms after purchasing some at an organic farm conference. I like eating mushrooms, so why not try growing them myself? The bug has bitten and I've continued to venture into Shiitake, Oyster, and recently Maitake mushrooms. In this talk, we'll learn about "beginner" mushroom varieties along with their preferred substrates and discuss some do's and dont's to help you along the way.  

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    This talk looks more in depth at Edible Perennials; specifically vines, herbs and flowers.  Enjoy the beauty and long-lasting life of perennials along with the blessing of reaping their bounty. We’ll learn various edible portions of plants and planting options, along with ideas for their use or preservation.

    Fermenting

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    Fermentation can be good for preserving, flavor, probiotics, and other nutritional benefits.  What can be safely fermented?  Let's check and learn together.  I enjoy fermenting various vegetables and making my own Kombucha.  A Kombucha starter SCOBIE, recipe and instructions can be part of this presentation.

    Maple Syrup Production

    Edible Perennials - Vines, Herbs, Flowers and More

    Planning for Perennials

    Mid-winter our family begins preparations for syrup season.  Our mid-sized maple syrup operation is a combination of the old and the new. We still individually collect from each tree and use a wood fire to heat our stainless-steel evaporator. This presentation shows our process while offering options to modernize or scale down production to meet your needs.  After making your own maple syrup; no other syrup quite compares. 

    https://youtu.be/Ny4DvOxsfCI

    Planning for Perennials

    Planning for Perennials

    Planning for Perennials

    Wanting to grow some amazing, long lasting perennials but are unsure where to start?  This presentation discusses size, space, layout, and so much more.  Yes, you can create the yard of your dreams!

    We'll use pictures and layouts from Home Oasis Farm west of Chippewa Falls, to springboard ideas of what YOU can create.

     https://youtu.be/gtAsKpNDlCc 

    Vegetable Garden Basics

    Planning for Perennials

    Vegetable Garden Basics

    Wondering about starting your own garden?  This presentation discusses the process of beginning your garden plot, learning about seeds, transplants, maintenance and harvesting. Plus, plenty of time for Q&A.

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    Planning for Perennials

    Vegetable Garden Basics

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