[UrbanCropCircle] Food classes offered by City Fruit

[Susan Helf]

**Dear fellow gardeners,

Here is a list of upcoming classes offered by City Fruit.

Susan
**
*What to Do with Green Tomatoes*
Saturday, October 2, 2-3 pm
Jackson Place Cohousing: 800 Hiawatha Pl. SE. Seattle, WA

If you’re a northwest gardener, you’ve got ‘em—green tomatoes that didn’t
ripen before cool weather set in.  Come learn creative ways to use the last
of your tomato harvest, no ripening required!  Turn your green tomatoes into
relishes, bake with them, or just cook up some simple recipes for dinner.
And if you can’t cook up all your green tomatoes, learn how to ripen them
off-the-vine.  Instructor Kristin Danielson-Wong brings over 20 years
of experience in food preserving and teaching, and she just might like green
tomatoes better than red.

*Planting and Caring for Young Fruit Trees*
**
October 9, 10 am-12 pm
Bradner Gardens Park Classroom: 1750 S Bradner Pl, Seattle, WA

Fall is planting time! Plant your tree before the ground gets hard and get a
head start on your fruit.  By using good planting, watering, and pruning
techniques, and learning to recognize problems, you can give young trees the
best chance to become healthy and productive. The class covers site
selection, fruit tree selection (how large? What type?), where to buy fruit
trees, how to plant them and how to care for young trees.  Jana Dilley works

on the Green Seattle Initiative with the City of Seattle Office of
Sustainability and Environment.  She has a master’s degree in Forestry and
in Public
Affairs and has organized community tree-planting events in Seattle and
California.

*Canning Basics: Plum Jam*

Sunday, October 10, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Greenwood Senior Center: 525 N. 85th St. Seattle, WA

Canning is the premier way to preserve fall’s harvest at home, whether from
your own yard or the market.  In this class, you’ll learn tips and
techniques
to can safely and successfully at home, so you can preserve the season to
enjoy all year long.  Taste some plum jam made while you watch from
City Fruit’s harvest.  Instructor Shannon Bailey is a local canning expert
who has taught many workshops on food preservation.

*Homemade Harvest Pies*

Saturday, October 23, 1-3:30 pm
Jackson Place Cohousing: 800 Hiawatha Pl. S. Seattle, WA

It’s time to turn your fruit harvest (or your favorite farmer’s) into
homemade pies, for special occasions or an everyday treat.
Our instructor Tracey Bernal has worked as a pastry chef and cook at
Campagne, Café Septieme, the Palace Kitchen and the
Dahlia Bakery.  Tracey will cover methods and recipes for crusts and
fillings, including reading recommendations.  She’ll also show you
make-ahead methods for fillings and crusts and how to put up fruits for pie
fillings.  Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a
true culinary professional for an affordable price.

*To Register*
**
All classes are $15 members, and $20 non-members.  Register at
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/
or send a check to City Fruit, PO Box 28577  Seattle 98118.
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