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“In dwelling, live close to the ground.” ~ Lao Tzu
Fruit From Your Garden:
Creating Your Food Forest in Natrona County
A four hour class with Laurel Graham of Tara Farm and Nursery and Luke Onderko of 307 Fruit Company, sharing how to create a “food forest” based on nature’s lessons and information on dozens of successful plants to include in your own backyard.
June 6, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fort Caspar Museum Multi-Purpose Room
4001 Fort Caspar Road Casper Wyoming
Folks who finish the class will also receive an emailed copy of the presentation, future discounts on plants and seeds from the Nursery at Tara Farm, free subscription to The Refuge Permaculture Newsletter, and email announcements of special events, classes, special-order plants and future classes. We also hope to bring some of our fruit, plants and seeds to the class.
Class Tuition: $35.00 per person; Scholarships available for those struggling financially.
To register for this class:
~ Email your name, mailing address and email address and how many people will be attending to: tarafarmandnursery@gmail.com
~ Then use the PayPal or Venmo scan below to pay the Class Tuition.
We will need both the email and the tuition to register.
There is nothing like the fragrance of Black Currants, or Raspberries or Blackberries simmering on the stove in the depths of January ~ easy jam, or pie filling, or pancake syrup or homemade fruit juice. You planted, you cared for, you harvested, washed and frozen for use in your own kitchen, at your own table. Join us!! We look forward to seeing you and helping in whatever way we can.
Plants
Locally-grown natives, bare root and seed – all successfully grown at The Refuge for 20 years. Specializing in fruit shrubs, along with native flowers and grasses.
Garden & Landscape
Consult, Evaluation & Design
Using principles and practices of permaculture I visit your garden, discussing your dreams and concerns, and offering recommendations, resources and written reports for you to use as you grow along with your landscape.
Body, Speech & Mind
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Spend a day, have lunch and help to bring the Bhavana Garden into the World.
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