If you’re interested in making your own sauerkraut, kimchi, or kombucha, fall is a popular time to get fermenting.

Rooted Nutrition offers a variety of introductory classes, such as Sauerkraut 101 this Sunday (September 20), which had just a few spots remaining at press time. Chef and holistic nutritionist Andrea Potter teaches fermenting and pickling classes at different locations, including Homesteader’s Emporium (649 East Hastings Street); the DIY store also offers workshops on topics such as mushroom cultivation by other instructors.

Peruse schedules at Whole Foods Cooking website and Homesteader's Emporium website and sign up well in advance.