Dive into the flavorful field of fermentation, food preservation, and mixology, and explore the botany and horticulture behind your favorite foods and drinks.
Mushrooms
have
been
utilized
for
thousands
of
years
for
medicinal
and
edible
purposes.
John
Michelotti,
owner
of
Catskill
Fungi,
will
show
you
how
to
cultivate
gourmet
mushrooms
at
home
using
safe
and
simple
techniques.
Using
cardboard
and
coffee
grounds,
create
more...
Learn
time-honored
canning
techniques
to
extend
the
bounty
of
your
favorite
stone
fruits,
such
as
peaches,
plums,
apricots
and
more,
long
after
summer
has
passed.
From
jam
to
chutney
to
mustard,
we'll
prepare
for
the
fall
and
winter
seasons
with
more...
Join Chef Nelson German and culinary anthropologist Andréa Lawson Gray along with herbalist and NYBG's Associate Director for the Everett Children's Adventure Garden Arvolyn Hill for a dynamic conversation on blending tradition, modern mixology, and the cultural connection of botanicals.
Expert
beekeeper
Frank
Mortimer
walk
you
through
the
ins
and
outs
of
what's
needed
to
safely,
productively,
and
enjoyably
begin
to
keep
honeybees
in
a
populated
area.
You'll
learn
how
and
why
a
beehive
functions
as
one
living
organism,
as
more...