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We are venturing into the world of cheese making! You will walk away with the knowledge to create soft, spreadable cheese as well as how to form semi-soft chesses at home. We will learn to make farmers cheese and a versatile cheese called Cacioricotta. Back by popular demand, Ruthy Baugh will be teaching this class. She is the owner of Baugh’s Market and Event Venue in Rusk, TX and has become a favorite instructor here at Plants of Texas for all things homesteading. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please drive around to the back of the main building by entering from the road, head straight, driving past the small, covered pavilion on your right. You will see the smaller building behind the main one and can park anywhere back there. You will be some of the first customers to get a sneak peak of what is to come in 2023. You can click the button titled "Reserve Now" to purchase your ticket to this event. No […]

Join Plants of Texas and Daniel Lennon for an informative class on beginner beekeeping. This class will cover beginner beekeeper basic knowledge and much more. We will have a bee expert leading this class. This class will cover PPE and safety, the hive components and tools needed, what's inside a hive, comb, propolis, worker bees, drones, queens and much more. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a nuc and beebox at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee's knees! The class fee is $25. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building (receiving dock) behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please park in the front of the main building and follow the sidewalk around to the back. You will see a smaller metal building in the back of the property. Head on in and take a seat! You can click the button titled "Reserve Now" to purchase your […]

Join Plants of Texas and Ruthie Baugh from Baugh's Market to learn about the world of tinctures and herbal medicines! The class will entail going through the processes of making tinctures, fire cider, and how to use herbs that you have at home, like elderberry and many other East Texas native plants to create your own salves and tinctures. We will also cover how to incorporate components of bee products into your home remedies. This class will also discuss infusing oils, vinegars, and making syrups. Come learn something new with us! The class fee is $25. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building (receiving dock) behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please park in the front of the main building on the gravel and follow the sidewalk around to the back. You will see a smaller metal building in the back of the property. Head on in and take a seat! You can click the button titled "Reserve Now" to purchase your ticket to this event. No tickets will be mailed out. You simply […]

Welcome to Intermediate Beekeeping! We will continue to build upon the topics we learned in the Beginner Beekeeping class. One step closer to you feeling confident in owning your own hive! Daniel Lennon with Flint Farm & Apiary will be conducting this class. This class will cover hive inspections, recognizing brood patterns, harvesting honey, and bee behavior. You will also have the opportunity to purchase bees, hives, and beekeeping accessories (suits, gloves, smokers, etc.) at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee's knees! The class fee is $25. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building (receiving dock) behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please park in the front of the main building and follow the sidewalk around to the back. You will see a smaller metal building in the back of the property. Head on in and take a seat! You can click the button titled "Reserve Now" to […]

Join Plants of Texas and our guest speaker, Dr. David Creech for a deep dive into how to find success growing fruit trees and berries here in East Texas. With the prices of food rising, now is the time to learn how to grow your own fruit for years to come. Dr. Creech is a past professor of Horticulture and is the current director of the Mast Arboretum at Stephen F. Austin State University. He has a vast knowledge of woody ornamentals, shade, and fruit tree varieties for our East Texas area. Dr. Creech is a great speaker and educator, and we anticipate this class filling up very quickly. This class will deep dive into varieties such as, blueberries, muscadines, figs, persimmons, feijoas, peaches, plums, pears, and apples. Dr. Creech will overview different varieties that work for our area and will dive deeper into proper planting, pruning, care and culture. The class fee is $25. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building (receiving dock) behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please park in the […]

Beginners can open the lid on a magical world of kimchi, sauerkraut, sour dough, water kefir, and brine fermented vegetables. Perhaps you want to jump into fermented beverages like kombucha or learn to preserve the garden harvest without canning. You'll learn to preserve the natural way- focusing on fermenting and discover how live foods come to life! You will leave class with your own SCOBY and a better understanding of the process of vegetable fermentations including salsa and sauerkraut. Come to learn the healing benefits of fermentation. This class will be taught by Ruth Baugh from Baugh's Market and Event Venue. The class fee is $25. This class will be held at the NEW Plants of Texas location. This class will NOT be held at the tent. The class will take place in the smaller building (receiving dock) behind the main/large building you see from the road. Please park in the front of the main building and follow the sidewalk around to the back. You will see a smaller metal building in the back of the property. Head on in and take a seat! You can click the button titled "Reserve Now" to purchase your ticket to this event. No […]