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Imagine...a farm where Nature is in perfect balance; where fragrant herbs delight the senses, birds and butterflies abound and where ladybugs and free-roaming chickens are part of the pest control program.
Imagine...an outdoor classroom where adults and children can learn about herbs and the natural wonders that surround us in a safe, chemical-free environment.
Welcome to LITTLEBROOK - Organic Farm & Learning Center
1146 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell, NJ 07731~ Phone 732-363-8212
Group Lectures & Workshops - Directions
Classes & Workshops 2011
April - May - June - July - August - September - October
"Come play in our Gardens"
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April Workshops |
Earth Day Every Day: Gardening in Harmony with Nature
Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ~ Cost: $10.00
Please call at least 2 days ahead to reserve your seat.
Meet in our outdoor classroom under the old Black Walnut tree. Learn how to utilize tried and true organic gardening principles, work in harmony with nature and be assured of a healthful and abundant harvest. Informative hand out sheets included.
You can be kind to the Earth while creating a healthful, nurturing garden environment for yourself, your family and pets.
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May Workshops |
START YOUR OWN FRIENDSHIP TEA GARDEN
Saturday May 7 from 10:00 - noon ~ Cost $20.00
You will learn easy ways to start new plants from seeds and cuttings and take home several starts from 4 different, organic herbal tea plants. (Includes all seeds, cuttings, pots, potting mix and instructions)
Learn about each herb’s healing properties and how to brew a proper cup of herbal tea. By summer’s end your tea plants will be large enough to share cuttings and seeds with a friend. End by enjoying a cup of freshly brewed tea from our organic gardens.
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Healing Teas from the Garden - Workshop
Friday May 20 or Saturday May 21 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 A.M. ~ Cost $20.00
Learn the therapeutic properties of several, easy to grow herbs. How and when to harvest, dry and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated.
You will make 2 special tea blends, one set formula and one of your choice. The tea will be sealed into tea bags and packaged and labeled as two gift items to take home. Also, one tea bag will be inserted into a special greeting card. End by enjoying a cup of your freshly brewed blend.
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June Workshops |
Herbal Jelly Making Workshop
Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ~ Cost: $15.00
Learn how to use the bounty of your herb garden to create several tasty jellies. When and how to harvest and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated. You will make 2 different varieties of jelly in our class and take home a jar of each. You'll get tips on using your unique homemade jelly.
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July Workshops |
It’s July!
Organic blueberries are ripe for picking at Earth Friendly Organic Farm
Visit www.earthfriendlyorganicfarm.com for more information.
Herbal Vinegar Workshop
Friday July 15 or Saturday July 16 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Also on Saturday July 23 - 10:00 a.m. -noon
Cost: 13 Yrs. - Adult $20.00
child 8-12 yrs. old with parent/guardian $30/pair
Harvest the herbs from our organic gardens and create 3 different and delicious herbal vinegars. Learn how to use them to make flavorful meals and salads. Three 12 oz. bottles and all materials provided. PLEASE BRING PLANT CLIPPERS.
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August Workshops |
Ideas for an Herbal Garden Party
Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ~ Cost: 25.00
Use herbs from our garden to create an herbal boquet to take home. Join in preparing some easy herbal appetizers, sandwiches and desserts. All recipes included.
Then join us for lunch and enjoy the party!
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HEALING HERBS FROM THE GARDEN - HERB WALK
Saturday August 20 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 A.M. ~ Cost $10.00
Take a guided herb walk through our organic gardens to see and smell some easy to grow herbs that can be utilized for every day healing. Learn the therapeutic properties of each herb and how best to utilize it as a tea, gargle, poultice, steam or salve.
End by enjoying a freshly brewed cup of herbal tea from our organic gardens.
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September Workshops |
Perserving Your Herbal Harvest
Saturday September 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ~ Cost: $15.00
Learn how to dry the herbs from your garden and store them proiperly for winter use. Making herbal vinegars, pesto, herb butters and an herbal oil will be demonstrated.
Bring an 8 oz. bottle of apple cider vinegar and brew some herbal vinegar to take home.
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October Workshops |
Healing Comfrey root salve class & workshop
Saturday, October 15 from 9:30 a.m to Noon ~ Cost $25.00
Learn all about Comfrey, an exceptional and versatile healing herb that has been used for centuries. You will harvest the roots from our organic farm and make an infused oil to take home. How to thicken the Comfrey oil into a salve will be demonstrated. You will take home the directions and supplies to finish your salve at home.
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- BRING A CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE TO THE CLASS. ALL OTHER SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
- NOTE: To insure that all participants are able to properly identify the herb we will be using, all students must send in the completed Herb Profile Sheet (download here). If you need access to the farm to use our plants for I.D. please call Karen at 732-363-8212.
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GROUP LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
An herbal program can be presented at your location. All verbal information, handouts and fresh/dried herbs will be supplied by your speaker, Karen Breuel (brief biography available on request.)
Please call Karen at 732-363-8212 to set up a date and time. The basic fee of $125.00 is based on a group of 25 people maximum, (extra guests @ $4.00 per person). Talks at a distance of more than 20 miles from Howell will incur a $25.00 travel fee.
An herbal presentation can be tailored to your group’s interest, or you may choose from the following list:
Organic
Gardening De-Mystified:
You can be kind to the Earth as you create a healthful, nurturing garden environment for yourself, your family and pets. Learn to utilize tried and true organic gardening principles, work in harmony with nature and be assured of a healthful and abundant harvest.
Herbs from the Garden for Everyday Healing:
This herbal presentation will introduce your group to 10-12 herbs that can be used to enhance everyday health. You will smell, taste, nibble, drink and chew your way through this interactive program as each herb’s therapeutic properties are explained. Learn how to best utilize the herbs as tea, herbal steam, vinegar, tincture or poultice. All will leave with a goody bag of useful herbal items. (Additional charge of $15.00 for a group of 25)
Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Lecture and Workshop:
Learn which easy to grow herbs can be used for tea. The therapeutic properties of each herb will be explained along with its cultural requirements. How to dry and prepare the herbs will be demonstrated. You will make a special blend that will be sealed into tea bags and packaged as a gift item.
Also, one tea bag will be inserted into an original greeting card to send to a friend. End by enjoying a cup of your freshly brewed herba tea blend. ($12.00* per person. Minimum of 10 people.) * 6th graders at Oak St. School, Lakewood have enjoyed this program for several years. The modified, school workshop is based on a class size of 20-25 @ $5.00 per person.
A Garden To heal Body & Soul:
Learn how even a small herb garden can provide Healing for mind and spirit, as well as the body. Enjoy a dose of natural aroma therapy as fresh And fragrant herbs are passed around for you to touch and smell. The cultural requirements for each herb will be explained along with its therapeutic properties.
The display table will be filled with fresh herbal bouquets as well as an assortment of gifts that can be made with homegrown herbs. (Summer and fall only)
Herbs
from the Garden for Health & Beauty Lecture and Workshop:
Learn how to enhance your relaxing bath with an aromatic herbal blend. You will mix herbs and flower petals to create a fragrant, skin soothing blend that will be packaged in a large sachet to drop into your tub. Learn to make your own unique variations using herbs from your garden.
You will be taught the cultural requirements for the herbs and how and when to harvest the herbs for maximum therapeutic value. Fresh and/or dried herbs and flowers will be passed around as you learn how to dry, store and process them. (Additional charge of $1.00 per person for herbal bath sachet.)
Make a “Sweet Dream Pillow” Class and Workshop:
Learn which herbs have a relaxing effect on the nervous system. You will mix the dried herbs and flowers to create a blend which will fill two ‘Sweet Dream Pillows’. Traditionally, this small pillow is place inside your pillowcase to help relax you for a good night’s sleep. You will complete one pillow in class and take home enough herbal blend to make one at home. ($12.00 per person. Minimum of 10. (Children 8-13 yrs. old, call for pricing)
Directions to our farm:
From North or East: Garden State Parkway south to exit 98. After toll, take exit for Rt. 34 & 195 West. Take Rt. 34 for about one block and take exit for Rt. 195 W. Take Rt. 195 W. to exit 31A onto Rt. 547 South (our road). Go about 4.5 miles and turn right into parking area after yellow house. From Freehold & North: Take Rt. 9 South through Howell. At Wal-Mart take Lanes Mill Rd. jughandle across Rt. 9. Stay on Lanes Mill Rd. to end and make right on Lanes Pond Rd. Go one short block and make left on Miller Rd. At end of Miller Rd. make right onto Rt.547 and go about 200 ft. Make right at yellow house into our parking lot. From Toms River and South: Take Rt. 9 North through Lakewood. Make right on County Line Rd. (Rt. 526). Go about 2 miles and make left at light (just before WAWA store), onto Rt. 547 North. Go about one mile and turn left into parking lot (right before yellow house). |
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