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Bring Nature Close invites you to get close to nature. Got a problem with your garden? Do you have a project you are stuck on? Do you want more information on a project or plant? ASK ME! I might know. Now new to this page is our workshop calendar and description of classes and workshops.

& Workshop calendar

Workshops and Class Schedules

     These classes are small personal classes where you will learn some fun basic skills and have fun working with natural materials.
     We will be working out of doors, but shelter is provided if the weather is wet or you wish to stay out of the sun.
     In each class, all the materials for each project will be provided. Occasionally you will be asked to bring a common tool, for your own use, to help the workshops run smoother.
     Wear warm clothing and layers for temperature adjustment. Wear sturdy, warm, closed toed shoes.

Bring Nature Close - Play in the Mud!

A happy basket maker at a teaching rendezvous.

Sorry! Classes are closed at this time.

     Seems like this area is over run with Spider Mites. Many people have asked me how to combat these mites. In an area that has them almost everywhere you will have to keep treating them, probably once a week.
     If your plants are out side, water early in the day. Then spray off the undersides of your plants. If you do this with any consistancy you will start seeing less mites. to realy get them, spray with Horse Tail tea. This is a prehistoric plant that is full of silica. This microscopic silica gets in the ventricles of insects and suffocates them. So you may see them walking around on the plants for a day or two. Again, treat the plants for a couple of days once a week for best results.
     To make HorseTail tea, pick about 20 stems. Dry them for a day or two. Then place them in a 4 quart pot. Fill the pot with water. Boil for 20 minutes. Cool and strain. This liquid can be doubled with water. Use a hand pump sprayer inside (or outside). Spray the plants well.
     I know I tout this plant a lot but it is realy a good plant with lots of great uses. I use it for all types of insects on plants. Mold, mildew or rust on plants. Try it!

HorseTail - equisetium sp.