THE WORKSHOPS AT TAYMAN

Many commercial household cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can pose several health risks, especially with frequent or prolonged use. Some of the most common adverse health effects include:

• Eye irritation,
• Skin irritation,      
• Breathing problems, as well as
• Headaches, dizziness, and nausea.

Many commercial cosmetics and skin care products also contain harmful chemicals that can cause eye and skin irritation, hair loss, dizziness, skin discoloration, and trigger allergic reactions.

Learn the basics of creating household cleaners and hygiene products using natural ingredients. Learn about low-cost fair trade, food grade, natural, plant-based, and organic ingredients for household cleaning, hair, gardening, hygiene, laundry, and other do-it-yourself goods. Bring a reuaseable bag to take home supplies and glass containers.

In this workshop you will:

• Learn the dangers of many commercial cleaners
• Familiarize oneself with  safe organic cleaning alternatives
• Discover and make natural hygiene products
• Acquire skills in making green cleaning products
• Have supplies to make 5 DIY natural and organic creations
• Hear how to save money on hosehold cleaners & hygiene products

LOCATION:

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish

14300 St. Thomas Church Road

Upper Marlboro, MD

Workshop will be held in the first floor meeting hall.

DATE & TIME:

Sunday March 30, 2025

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

WORKSHOP FEE: $25   REGISTER BELOW 

As a farmer who is accustomed to growing in conventional 50’ – 100’ foot beds, Ebony Malone has supplemented the growing areas on her farm to include containers (tires, pots, buckets, bags), raised beds, garden spirals and straw bales. Straw Bale gardening is by far her favorite growing medium. Ebony attests that her plants are happy and healthy, and the neat aesthetic gives her garden character. The conditioned straw bale has a neutral pH balance and has limited insect issues and no soil diseases. 

In this workshop you will:

• Learn how to use straw bales as a raised bed
• Eliminate the need for tilling or digging
• Grow abundant plants in a limited space
• Discover easy, productive and regenerative tools for a small farm or garden

LOCATION:

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish

14300 St. Thomas Church Road

Upper Marlboro, MD

Workshop will be held in the first floor meeting hall.

DATE & TIME:

Sunday April 27, 2025

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

WORKSHOP FEE: $25   REGISTER BELOW