Alex Soleil

Alexandria shares their passion for urban gardening by teaching classes and supporting the Soil and Water Stewardship program as part of the Community Education Team at Tilth Alliance. They are certified in Permaculture Design, completed the Master Composter Sustainability Steward program, and have enjoyed collaborating in Seattle’s community garden spaces for over a decade.

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  • Grow a Climate Resilient Edible Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Did you know that Western Washington’s Hardiness Zone was changed in 2023 to account for an average increase in winter temperatures of 5 degrees F? Climate weirding is challenging gardeners to think differently about how we garden and what we grow. In this class you will learn how to utilize organic gardening practices to positively impact your soil health and build climate resilience - all while growing a bountiful edible garden of vegetables and fruit! During this two-hour session, we

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  • Culinary Herbs in the Garden

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Do you love cooking with fresh herbs? Are you curious about how to preserve and make the most of herbs that you grow in your garden? Join us to see, feel, smell and taste a variety of culinary herbs that grow well in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll go home with everything you need to know to create or update your own herb garden at home. Topics and activities in this class include: Identifying annual and perennial herbs and their ideal

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  • Fun with Fermented Sodas, Teas and More

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Have you ever wanted to make your own probiotic sodas, teas, or other non-alcoholic beverages? Learn how to harness the power of microbes to make delicious and nutritious drinks to stay hydrated and healthy. Fermented beverages can help your body absorb more nutrients, support your immune system and they are easy to make! In this class we will: Learn the basics of fermentation and how microbiology enhances the nutrition and flavor of some of our favorite drinks Survey the spectrum

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  • Fundamentals of Fermentation

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Fermented foods can help the body absorb more nutrients, support the immune system and add homemade flair to your everyday meals. Join us for a fun and engaging 4-hour workshop where you’ll learn how easy it is to make your meals more delicious, nutritious and unique with homemade fermented foods! Topics in this class include: Understanding microbiology basics and how microbes transform raw foods into probiotic superfoods An exploration of the spectrum of fermented foods, including veggies, dairy, beverages and vinegars

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  • Classes - Basic Canning

    Preserving the Harvest

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Wondering how you can enjoy the flavors of summer throughout the year? Join us to learn how to make the most of your garden bounty and learn about methods you can try at home to preserve the harvest. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: Food safety considerations for food preservation Equipment needed and basic steps for various methods of preservation Resources available to help you preserve safely and successfully This in-person class will take place indoors, with a combination of show-and-tell,

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  • Intro to Fermentation

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Create delicious, healthy probiotic foods and extend your garden’s bounty with fermentation. Fermented foods can help you absorb more nutrients, support your immune system and add homemade flair to your everyday meals. Find out how easy it is to make your meals more delicious, nutritious and unique with homemade fermented foods! In this class we will: Learn the basics of food microbiology and meet a few of the critters that can transform your raw produce into probiotic superfoods Survey the

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  • Making pickles in a jar

    Make Homemade Pickles

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Preserve the harvest and add excitement to your table with homemade pickles! Join us for this class to learn how to make pickles beyond your garden variety cucumber dills. In this class we will: Discuss basics of food safety with different pickling methods Demonstrate different pickling methods, including canning and fermentation Learn how to make easy refrigerator pickles This in-person class will take place both indoors & outdoors, with a combination of conversational lecture and hands-on activities in the kitchen.

    Get Register Free – $90.00

  • Fundamentals of Organic Gardening

    Bradner Gardens Park 1730 Bradner Pl S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Want to grow your own food but don't know where to begin? Learn how to start your organic garden, and continue caring for your crops, so you can eat fresh, healthy food year-round. This day-long, 5-hour workshop is an introduction to fundamental organic gardening topics and includes a conversational lecture in the morning, followed by an outdoor, hands-on class in the garden in the afternoon. You'll leave with the knowledge you need to confidently prepare your beds and start your

    Get Register Free – $150.00