Tuscany Garden to Table: 5-Day Spring Garden Planning to Canning Course

Transform your understanding of self-sufficiency with this 5 day hands-on course, guiding you from garden design to harvest preservation in Tuscany's fertile landscapes. Learn organic planning, companion planting, and soil health techniques, then transition to foraging, cooking, and canning (e.g., jams, pickles) using seasonal produce from local farms. Emphasizing biodiversity (like Tuscany's 350+ tomato varieties), this program combines practical gardening with eco-culinary skills for year-round sustainability. Ideal for beginners to advanced gardeners wanting farm-to-table mastery.

- Duration: 5 days (March–May 2026).

- Price: $2,500 (includes transportation to local farming sites, tools, seeds, canned goods to take home; lodging not included).

- Learning Outcomes: Plan and maintain an eco-garden, preserve harvests, and reduce food waste. Access follow-up videos in the Garden pillar on Isabella’s Earth. Secure your spot and grow your skills!

Objectives: Design sustainable gardens, harvest ethically, and preserve produce for year-round use.

- Daily Schedule:

- Day 1: Garden planning and soil preparation.

- Day 2: Planting and companion techniques.

- Day 3: Foraging and harvesting.

- Day 4: Cooking with fresh produce.

- Days 5–6: Canning/preserving and recipe adaptation.

- Materials Needed: Seeds, tools, jars (provided).

- Instructors/Facilitators: Local farmers + preservation experts.

- Assessment/Certification: Garden plan presentation; completion certificate.

- Prerequisites: None; suitable for beginners.

Lodging Recommendations:

We recommend these hotels for your Florence stay. Book directly; mention Isabella’s Earth for potential discounts:

• Hotel Albani Firenze (Florence Santa Maria Novella)

  • $950+ for 5 nights ($190+/night).

  • Central, comfortable and refined option for cultural immersion.

  • https://hotelalbanifirenze.com/

• Hotel L’Orologio (Florence Santa Maria Novella)

  • $1,600+ for 5 nights ($294+/night).

  • Boutique Hotel, central and convenient.

  • https://www.hotelorologioflorence.com

• Hotel Brunelleschi (Florence Historic Center)

  • $1,750+ for 5 nights ($350+/night).

  • Central, elegant option for cultural immersion.

  • https://www.brunelleschihotelflorence.com

• Villa La Massa (Bagno a Ripoli, near Florence)

  • $4,000+ for 5 nights ($790+/night).

  • Luxe retreat, 15 minutes from Florence, ideal for a premium experience.

  • close to the founder’s home—perfect for an authentic Tuscan stay!

  • https://www.villalamassa.com