I'm an Ohio transplant

I'm an Ohio transplant. I moved to Seattle almost 25yrs ago after visiting here for 11 days, and have never turned back. That visit included a trip to Port Townsend and the Pikes Market...seems likely I'd fall in love with Seattle.
I've worn many hats here in Seattle over the years, doing restaurant work, funky barista, Aveda Esthetician, finally settling in on gardening, photography, 
  pottery and metal work.
 I own and operate an organic nursery/small urban farm and gardening business, teach pottery, blacksmithing and other classes and workshops here at my home where I've lived for 10yrs.
 The story is long, but I've fought the banks to save my home from foreclosure. Now I'm a very active participant in many National foreclosure awareness groups and have quite a story to tell, if you'd ever like to hear it.

  I went to jail in D.C. fighting for the rights of others, on May 20th, 2013 at the DOJ protests.

This house and property represent more than a home and a garden. To me, it represents self expression, love, peace and personal choice.
  I've homeshooled my 2 kids, now 11 and 16 for 10yrs. I have made choices beyond the status quo. We are all unique and individual. I believe very strongly in embracing our differences and creating a peaceful world that encourages diversity, acceptance, respect and stewardship.  

I make a choice to live a certain lifestyle, and I hope to inspire others to give that gift to themselves. 

Honey harvest West Seattle

 Honey harvest season is here!

 Let's have a community Honey spin out!

       How it works...

September 15  11-4pm    $15 per hour

First-reserve your time slot!       Choose a time (please call/come in to reserve your slot and pre-pay, cash or check only)  Come 15 mins EARLY.  If you are late, you lose your spot and there's no refund.
11 am  (helps set up)
12pm
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm  (taken-Katy)
5pm (last to spin helps to clean up)  (taken-Katy)
Plan for at least and hour, from my experience, 6-8 frames take about an hour to spin out
It takes 2 people to spin it out, so bring a friend (small children welcome, but you really need more help than that!)
 Bring your own clean food grade bucket for your honey to land in.  For 8 trays, anticipate 8-12lbs of honey (hard to be sure) You can take it home to jar it.
We'll be spinning in adjacent basement (away from bees!) next door. 10203 26th Ave. SW. Chainlink Gate will be open, please walk down. Blue house with green trim

I almost always miss a very important detail, so please ask.
Plan to help clean up with wet sponges and water...it's a sticky gooey job that literally tastes fabulous!  Bring your frames (in hive boxes works best)

Vera Johnson
Village Green Perennial Nursery
10223 26th Ave SW
Seattle Wa 98146
206-767-7735
vjvillagegreen7@gmail.com

Parent child pottery class

Pottery classes-  parent and child   $165

Ages 5 and up

Vera will be teaching.  Call to register, come in or paypal for class.

Tuesdays beginning October 15th 11am-12pm

1 parent, 1 child   (3 groups total)

Hand building. Learn the basics of hand building, score, slip, coils, pinch pots, beads or any sort of sculpture, garden monsters, fairy dishes, gargoyles... Let your imagination guide you.

Class includes: 

1 bag with class sign up  ($15 bag for sale here if you need more)

glazes

firing

  

We use only white clay at this studio.

4 classes per session.

We have clean up standards to keep in the studio, so please help to maintain cleanliness in the studio. We'll cover it in the first class.

Please park on Street

Questions, please call 206-767-7735

Village Green Perennial Nursery

10223 26th Ave Sw

Adult Pottery classes West Seattle

Pottery classes,   (beginner level)

Adults only  $100    (limit 6)

Vera will be teaching.  Call to register, come in or paypal for class.

Mondays in October 6:30-8:30, beginning October 7th
Hand building. Learn the basics of hand building, score, slip, coils, pinch pots, beads or any sort of sculpture. Let your imagination guide you.
Class includes: 
1 bag with class sign up  ($15 bag for sale here if you need more)
glazes
(Second time students can try the wheel)
We use only white clay at this studio.
3 week evening class, with 2 weekly open studio days available to you.
Saturdays/Sunday 11-4pm for 3 weeks of class.
We have clean up standards to keep in the studio, so please help to maintain cleanliness in the studio. We'll cover it in the first class.

Please park on Street
Questions, please call 206-767-7735
Village Green Perennial Nursery
10223 26th Ave Sw Seattle Wa. 98146

Vacation Rental, West Seattle

Airbnb House

 

Farm To Table dinner Aug 31st West Seattle

                                                                      Tickets HERE

Save the Date!
 August 31st 6pm-9pm  Farm to table dinner.

Village Green is having a very special night in the gardens.
Dine in the lush gardens of Village Green Perennial Nursery
A 2 acre urban oasis.
Wander through mature Fir trees, White Paper birch and mature perennial gardens.
A bird, butterfly and bee sanctuary. This Garden has been wildlife certified for 10yrs.
See 5 live beehives, organic vegetable gardens, chickens and ducks.
We are teaming up with the best local foodies in West Seattle, and the best Floral designer we know and love, Debra Prinzing.
The Swinery is cooking a whole hog!
Eat Local, Bakery Nouveau, Macrina Bakery, Beer Junction, PLUS great music from Rabbit Stew!

                                        
This one is Adults only. Think DATE night!

                                                             How can you go wrong?