Heartsong Farm and Lost Nation Orchard has been a working organic farm and holistic education center for 40 years. We tend medicinal herb and veggie gardens, organic apple orchard, and beautiful forest as well as offering education programs on medicinal herbs, organic farming, herbal cooking, and holistic orcharding. Our goal is to share what we consider life skills to enhance quality of life and the health of the Earth.Holistic Orchard Apprentice program
Join this 8 month course for an in depth look at organic orcharding practices. Walk through the season with expert orchardists offering instruction and hands-on experience in the orchard. Meet one Friday a month, March—October here at Lost Nation Orchard, NH.
This course is designed for anyone with a desire to learn how to care for fruit trees—be it just a few on your homestead, a larger orchard you want to transition to holistic care, or a dream of planting trees.
Together we will:
· Explore the holistic framework of growing. Work with nature to build orchard health, create a balanced ecosystem and thriving soil
· Plant, graft, shape, and prune trees for optimal growth
· Identify common pests and diseases, and how to manage them
· Use Michael Phillips’ Holistic Spray Protocol incorporating herbs and effective microbes
· Incorporate Biodynamic principles into your orchard plan
· Learn how to work with Silvopasture and livestock in the orchard
· Select the best heirloom and disease resistant apple varieties for your land
· Enjoy tasty farm lunches together, build community with fellow apples lovers
· Receive Michael’s books and orcharding videos with your class materials
Learn more on our website, or by contacting Grace and Nancy directly at: Heartsongfarmwellness@gmail.com
Link: https://heartsongfarmwellness.com/holistic-orchard/