Grow & Gather

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May 9: Come explore the Welsh Hills Trail at Taliesin and learn how to forage with our kitchen gardener, Abbie Lehman. Class will begin with a discussion of foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a two-mile loop through the Welsh Hills to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common Spring wild edibles along the way!

June 27: Explore Phoebe Point Trail and learn how to forage with our Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. This class will begin by discussing foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a moderate 1.1 mile loop through Phoebe Point to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common summer wild edibles along the way.

July 18: Companion planting is at the center of any good organic gardening plan. Join us at Taliesin to learn how to harness the power of companion planting with native plants to create a happier and healthier garden! Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, will share her experience of companion planting with native plants in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin. Learn companion planting methods and benefits, as well as common garden companions. Discover native plants in our area, why they are important, the benefits they can provide to you and your garden, and how to incorporate them.

By the end of this course, you will learn why you should forage, where you can forage, how to forage safely and responsibly, as well as key identification techniques and common plant families.

Check-in at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center

5607 County Rd C, Spring Green, WI 53588

Adults (18 & up): $35 per person plus 6% service fee

Youth (8-17): $35 per person plus 6% service fee