Thursday, September 11
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Required Below
Summer gardens are overflowing — now what? Don’t let your hard-earned harvest go to waste!
Join us for this informative program where you’ll learn time-tested techniques to extend the life of your fruits and vegetables. From pickling and freezing to water-bath canning and dehydrating, this program is perfect for beginners and home gardeners looking to reduce waste and enjoy garden-fresh flavor all year long.
Presented by Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm, co-owner of a generational family farm in Colchester, CT. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions, and leave feeling confident about preserving your harvest!
About Our Presenter
Mark Gostkiewicz and Naomi Niemann are co-owners of a family-owned farm that has been passed down for generations and is located in Colchester, CT. Mark’s grandfather, Stephan Gostkiewicz, fled German-occupied Poland and met his future wife, Stella Wasnewski, on a nearby farm. Over the years, Mark’s father, Ron, acquired a building lot from his uncle, which remained a hayfield until Mark and Naomi decided to build their home there.
Mark’s passion for sustainable farming began with his first job at the certified organic Highland Thistle Farm in Canterbury, CT, where he learned about holistic management and sustainable practices. He later worked at Hart’s Greenhouses, where he was inspired by that successful farm business. Over the years, the couple has transformed their homestead into an agricultural education center for home gardeners, homesteaders, children/families, and market gardeners.
Learn more about Tri Gable Lea Farm at trigablelea.com.
Registration is currently closed for this event.