TAMWORTH VILLAGE, NH, MARCH 24, 2025 -- On Saturday, April 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth begins a new gardening series: From Landscape to Foodscape. Throughout the series, participants learn how to cultivate resilience against rising prices at the grocery store by turning outdoor spaces into a source of healthy, homegrown food. Whether a sprawling backyard, a front lawn, or a small deck, this series shares ways to incorporate nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs into any landscape.

 

The first topic in the series is Introduction to Foodscaping. Participants in this initial session are encouraged to reimagine their landscape as a foodscape — using edible plants to create new yard designs. Each idea and strategy shared will provide benefits, such as increased biodiversity, self-produced food, reduced maintenance inputs, and soil and water conservation. Free for members, $5 suggested donation for non-members. For ages 16 plus, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

 

Sessions take place one Saturday each month from April to October. The series follows the natural progression of gardening from ground and planter prep to plant selection, then on to food preservation and pantry stocking for next winter.

 

“We understand people are becoming more concerned about covering their grocery bills. We hope these topics address some of those worries and will inspire people to cultivate what they can, no matter the size of their available outdoor space,” said Remick Executive Director Cara Sutherland.

 

Additional Series Highlights:

  • Soil Enhancements and Composting for Your Garden (May 10): Discover how to enrich your soil for healthy plant growth.
  • Introduction to Container Gardening (June 7): Perfect for small spaces—learn how to grow food in containers.
  • Food Safety Workshop: Creating Jams, Jellies and Marmalades (July 19): Learn the essentials of preserving fruits in delicious ways.
  • Food Safety Workshop: Pickles, Chutneys and Relishes (August 16): Dive into the art of preserving vegetables.
  • Pantry Prep and Storing the Harvest (September 20): Get ready for winter by storing your bounty.
  • Cooking from Your Pantry (October 18): Discover how to make the most of your stored produce in your kitchen.

 

Participants may take part in one or more stand-alone sessions. Hands-on workshops, walkabout presentations, indoor and outdoor demonstrations, and lectures will be used as teaching tools. All sessions are open to participants ages 16 plus, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pricing and registration requirements vary by session.

 

Whether attending one session or the entire series, participants will gain the knowledge and tools to grow food, save money, and become more self-sufficient. By cultivating backyard resiliency and sustainability, participants will discover the power of edible gardening.

 

The museum is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, New Hampshire. For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or visit the website at www.remickmuseum.org. To register, call or email info@remickmuseum.org

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