GrowTogether Garden

The Basics of Canning
2023-09-02 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Leedy’s Home, 3085 Aspen Rd., Overgaard, AZ, 85933, United States
For those who had requested a class on the basics of canning (during our Preserving Your Harvest class), we will offer a follow-up class on September 2 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Bonnie Leedy will teach from her home and will contact those who signed up. If you would like to attend, but didn’t sign up, email Bonnie directly.

Basics of Seed Saving
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Saving seeds from your successful vegetables and flower is easy, fun, saves you money, and leads to better-adapted plants.
Join us for an introduction to this seed-saving class. Learn the reasons why you should:

save seeds
basic botany for gardeners
what types of seeds are recommended for saving
how to ensure healthy, true-to-type saved seeds.

We will also cover tool and equipment recommendations as well as tips and tricks to get the most out of the seeds you save, as well as ways to share your saved seeds with your community.
*Melissa Kruse-Peeples is a certified Master Gardener with the Maricopa County Master Gardeners program, a Community Garden Coordinator with ASU Garden Commons, and former Seed Educator with Native Seeds/SEARCH. She has co-authored the regional guide Saving Seeds in the Southwest: Techniques for Seed Stewardship in Aridlands. Melissa has a PhD in Anthropology from Arizona State University where she investigated the sustainability of ancient farming practices in the Southwest. Her motto is that your garden and your seed stash can never be too large as there will always be people to share it with.

Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter
2023-09-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Leti Porter will teach us how to prepare our garden beds for winter.

Ready to be done in the garden for the season? Let’s talk about it!
Register Here!

Steps/Considerations to Prepare for Winter
Soil Building
The Value of Cover Crops
Planting Ahead

About the Speaker: Leti Porter

Leti Porter is an Organic Grower and jokes that she really is in the business of growing people, mostly kids. She has been growing her entire life thanks to her dad, who took the time to teach her when she was young that there was so much more to gardening than just pulling weeds. She finds joy in learning about life and how to grow in real time in her favorite place—Nature. She believes that the earth has the ability to heal us and that it is our responsibility to protect it by growing things, especially each other.
Leti planted her roots in Heber 20 years ago and still claims it is the perfect place to raise free-range kids and build community by creating opportunities/space for others to gather and grow. Her background is Human Nutrition• organic growing• planting flowers & trees• common sense• hard work• building relationships• constantly learning from others• serving• loving people• mothering & making her family and her faith in God a priority.

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Garden Party Potluck
2023-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Join us for a Garden Social!
Date: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Community Garden
SIGN UP Today!
Details:

BYOC (chair) and BYOB (non-alcoholic – the garden is on school property).
Bring something to share (Main Dish, Side Dish, or Dessert).
Plates, plasticware, napkins, and lemonade will be provided.
There will be Door Prizes!!

The Sustenance of Life: BREAD
2023-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Join us for a frequently requested class on the basics of bread making.
You’ll learn:

Nutritional value of homemade bread/sourdough
Techniques for sourdough management, English muffins, and whole wheat sandwich bread
Recipes for glass bread and everyday sourdough

Also: free sourdough starter for all participants!
Sign Up TODAY!

Three of Our Favorite Speakers: Leti Porter, Michele McGuinness, and Bonnie Leedy

Learn from three experienced bread bakers! Leti will share from her nutrition background the benefits of sourdough and baking your own bread. Michele will concentrate on sourdough techniques and Bonnie is known for her fresh whole-grain creations. Get the whole picture to get you started, and go home with some sourdough starter and recipes to begin your journey!

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Hydroponic Gardening
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Register below.
Want to grow fresh veggies year-round in your home? Let’s talk about Aeroponics & Hydroponics!

Aeroponics & Hydroponics: Commonalities & Differences
Why a Tower Garden?
Basic Components and Operation
Benefits and Challenges

Participate in the Salad Jar Social at the end of class!

Bring your own clean pint jar with a cover.
Bring two fun salad toppings to share with everyone.
Nina will provide the beautiful, fresh-grown greens!
Take home a tasty Salad in a Jar!

Our Speaker: Nina Triolo

I am a full-time resident of Heber/Overgaard. My husband, Tom, and I fell in love with this area 8 years ago. I am a retired educator and worked previously in the corporate world after graduating from the University of CA, Riverside, with a BS in Business Administration. Combined, Tom and I have four adult children in CA and NY and three grandchildren in each state. I’m grateful for opportunities to serve our community in helpful and meaningful ways. I enjoy serving on the hospitality and greeting teams in my local church. I joined the Mogollon Medical Board to help serve and expand medical care in Heber-Overgaard. I’m a friend of our HOCRN GrowTogether Community Garden. Physical labor, as well as class participation and teaching have been enjoyable challenges for me. I recently became a partner with JPTower Garden company because I believe aeroponic growing is a science-based solution to many challenging growing environments and a healthy, fresh food source with generous opportunities for school grants and community participation. Let’s grow!!!

Sign-Up Today!

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Intro to Soil Blocking
2024-02-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Intro to Soil Blocking.

Date: Saturday, February 24th
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station

Limited to 20 attendees.

Want to start your plants without all the plastic pots, and less transplant shock? Soil blocking may be for you! In this class, you’ll learn reasons to choose soil-blocking, three types of starting recipes, an overview of some common herbs to grow in the house (or at least for the winter), and soil-blocking techniques, tips, and tricks. You’ll get to “play in the mud” a bit and go home with a couple of herb blocks (it’s too early to start outside plants) and hopefully a helpful new tool in your gardening repertoire.

You will learn:

Why you may want to soil-block,
Types of soil mixes with three specific recipes,
Soil blocking equipment,
Techniques, tips, and tricks,
A little bit about some common herbs
How to form soil blocks, and “up-block” as plants grow.

About the Speakers: Sandie DeMarco-Branche and Katy Neild

Sandie is technically still a gardening newbie, especially with gardening here in Heber-Overgaard. As a full-time resident for only a year and a half, she’s learning quickly through the knowledge of experts in our Community Garden, YouTube University, reading anything she can and experimenting.
Sandie and her husband Mike enjoy the challenges of growing food in a tiny and limited space and sharing with others. Bring it on!

Katy grew up gardening, harvesting, and preserving at the feet of her grandmother in Northern New York. Most of her gardening experience has been in New York and Pennsylvania, but she loves the challenge and incredible community of gardeners in Heber-Overgaard. She and her husband, Jerry, enjoy working on and sharing their garden, and spending time with their three grown children and six grandchildren.

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.

Sign-up Today!

Successful Seed Starting
2024-03-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
You will:

Learn to start seeds successfully,
Receive a free planting calendar customized for Heber-Overgaard,
Avoid seedlings mistakes,
Techniques, tips and tricks,
Choose seed-starting strategies that fit your budget,
Get ready for our Seed Exchange on April 20th!

Instructor: Michele McGuinness
Michele is a Master Gardener and educator dedicated to teaching others to create food abundance on their own. She is a co-founder of the GrowTogether Community Garden and brings extensive experience with community and educational gardening.
Sign-up for Successful Seed Starting!

Mountain Soil: helping it grow
2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Rim County Library, 3404 Mustang Ave, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Learn the art of growing soil organically

You will learn:

Common mistakes/What to avoid
How to save time & money
Minimalist approach—and must-haves
Organic vs Natural
Explore soil science at its best with Don Jackson and find out why his boosted mulch really can work magic

About the Speakers: Leti Porter is an Organic Grower and jokes that she really is in the business of growing people, mostly kids. She has been growing her entire life thanks to her dad, who took the time to teach her when she was young that there was so much more to gardening than just pulling weeds. She believes that the earth has the ability to heal us and that it is our responsibility to protect it by growing things, especially the soil beneath our feet. Don Jackson sees the big picture and is not only a gifted landscape designer but also a horticulturist who lives in the White Mountains. He is passionate about growing healthy soil and loves the science behind it, and his wife who allows him to live his life playing in the dirt. He invites others to do the same.
Limited to 40 attendees.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Sign-up Today!

Community Seed Exchange & Volunteer Fair
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Our first Seed Exchange was a huge success, so on April 20th, from 2-4 p.m. we’ll do it again, and add a “Volunteer Fair” component. We spent 2023 building like crazy so we’d have a garden. This year, we’d like to further organize and do even more, and we could use your help! Please stop by the Volunteer Table at the Seed Exchange to talk to someone about where you would best fit in.

In the meantime, can you help with the SEED EXCHANGE? Please click on the following link and sign up to help make this event successful and make some new gardening friends (volunteers get to check out the seeds first!). Thank you!!

Volunteer for Seed Exchange!

Can’t Wait to Dig In With You,

dig@GrowTogetherGarden.org

The Power of Worms: Vermicomposting for Beginners
2024-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!)

We will learn the basics of Vermicomposting including:

How to create habitat for worms enabling them to supply powerful natural amendments to the soil food web for healthier, more nutritious, and tasty plants!
Care and feeding of worms to benefit the garden
How to use worm castings to support your garden biodiversity
The Power of Worm Tea for your garden + How to Make Worm Tea
How to create an IN-BED worm bin for increased natural amendments for your garden.

What to bring:

Pen + Paper to take notes

About the Presenters: David Kincaid + Alyssa Rose

David Kincaid AKA “PermaDave” CEO of Northern Arizona Permaculture in Heber is a Permaculture Designer and educator with a passion for water harvesting and food sovereignty for all working with homesteaders in the area as well as projects worldwide to promote healing of our planet for future generations to enjoy clean water, sustainable housing, and healthy food.

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here:
https://forms.gle/a6fUWLfjM5fWZS48A

Register for the Power of Worms here!

Limited to 50 attendees.

Spring Clean Up! ALL VOLUNTEER DAY!
2024-05-11 09:00 - 23:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Please come help us get the garden in shape for the season! We will be weeding, checking irrigation for your beds, and (fingers crossed) setting up our new shed! We want to make sure our garden is beautiful for the spring plant sale and open garden the following Saturday.
If you are a new garden member, there will be an irrigation installation class. If you are an old hand you can still check out your irrigation and make sure everything works.
Wear closed-toe shoes and work gloves, and bring water. If you have a rake or other tool that will help, bring it. Oh, and wear a smile!
Please RSVP here!

Vegetable Abundance
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Join us for our upcoming class: Vegetable Abundance!

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station

Limited to 50 attendees.

Register here!

Learn the art of growing abundant vegetables

You will learn:

Come learn 10 fundamentals of vegetable gardening to create your own Vegetable Abundance this year!
Walk away with a better understanding of fertilization, pollination, and vegetable varieties that you will love.
Come enhance your knowledge of how to create an edible landscape with herbs, flowers, and fruits.

About the Speaker: Michele McGuinness loves growing food and edible flowers. She has been gardening since childhood and has been a Master Gardener since 2017. She currently teaches vegetable gardening, integrated pest management and other growing classes for the Maricopa Master Gardener program and here in Heber for the GrowTogetherGarden. She runs the Yavapai school garden and works weekly with kids to teach them how to eat what they grow.

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
And yes, there will be a raffle!!

Plant Sale & Open Garden Social
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
This is the first garden social and plant sale of the season! Come early to be sure you get what you want to buy, and then stay for the fun! We will also have a garden snack and lemonade (and master gardeners present to answer your questions)!
Cool Weather Spring Plant Sale :

Aster
Pansies
Alyssum
Calendula
Borage
Sweet Peas
Broccoli (Emerald, Gemini, Millennium, Calabrese)
Cabbage (green, red and mini)
Greens : Kale, Lettuce, Bok Choy, Arugula, Spinach (multiple varieties)
Cauliflower (Amazing, Madonna, Twister)
Dill
Peas
Beets
Oregano
Thyme

Come and get a jump start on your garden with vegetable, herb, and flower plants that are ready to go in the ground and grow! Great varieties that are proven to do well here. Grown for us locally and organically by the trusted community grower Rim Roots!

Most plants will be a great size in 4″ pots. Some things, like lettuce and peas, will be sold in six-packs.
4″ pots will be $4

We will accept cash and credit cards.
See you all there! Tell your friends. Everyone is welcome.
Also, there will be the magical Eden Juice for sale at this event as well! Prices below. Oh, and ladybugs will also be available for purchase at $15 for 1500 ladybugs!

Tomato and Pepper Growing
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Senior Community Center, 2171 B Street / PO Box 193, Overgaard, AZ, 85933, United States
Join us for our Tomato & Pepper Growing class!
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Heber-Overgaard Senior Community Center
Limited to 50 attendees.
Register Here!

You will learn:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow tomatoes and peppers successfully? If so, then this is the class for you.

Soil preparation
How to start plants from seed
Watering
Which varieties are right for you

About the Speaker: Carol Stuttard has been a Maricopa County master gardener for 23 years. She is a Professor of Horticulture at MCC (retired) as well as an instructor at Desert Botanical Gardens (retired). She also has 3 YouTube videos on Desert Gardening Grow that you should check out. Carol sells 800+ organic heirloom tomato plants from seed every year.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here:
https://forms.gle/a6fUWLfjM5fWZS48A

Community Resource Network Day
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Tall Timbers Park, AZ 260, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States

Ice Cream Social
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Tall Timbers Park, AZ 260, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
There will be food and beverages, ice cream, kid’s carnival games, face painting, raffles and highlighting you, our community service partners. There will be loads of give away and raffles. Activities for big kids will include bouncy houses, volleyball, pickleball and corn hole competitions plus a scaled down bouncy house and activities for the lil’ kids. Kids of all ages won’t want to miss the cupcake walk.

Warm Weather Plant Sale & Open Garden Social
2024-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Come and get your cool-season garden ready with flowers, tomatoes, herbs, and winter squash! These great varieties are proven to do well here. They are grown for us locally and organically by the trusted community grower Rim Roots!

Most plants will be a great size in 4″ pots. Some plants will be sold in six-packs.
4″ pots will be $4

We will accept cash and credit cards.
See you all there! Tell your friends. Everyone is welcome.
Flowers Galore:

Petunias
Snapdragons
Calendula
Marigold
pansies
zinnias
Alyssum
poppies
sunflowers
hollyhocks
wildflowers.

Herbs:

basil
thyme
oregano
and more

There is also a rainbow of tomato varieties.
Peppers are sweet or hot; take your pick!
There are squash, pumpkins, watermelon, beans, and more!

Introduction to Herbs
2024-06-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Join us for our upcoming class: Introduction to Herbs
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Dept. Community Room, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd., Overgaard
Limited to 50 attendees.
Register Here!
Learn the basics about herbs and the many beneficial plants in your garden!
You will learn:

The Definition of Herbs
Brief History of Herbalism
Know your Herb: Latin Names and why they are important, perennial/annual/biannual, the 12 categories of herbs, and the energetic terms and properties of the herb.
The Go-To Herbs: Latin name, description, where to plant, perennial/annual/biannual, and properties/uses
Native Herbs: Latin name, description, where they are found, and properties/uses

About the Speaker: Kayla McKernan was born and raised in the Heber/Overgaard area and has been gardening in her own garden for the past 20 years. Since childhood she has learned gardening from her grandparents and many other gardeners as well. Gardening is a vital part of her livelihood and essential to her family’s well-being. Her passion is herbalism and how herbs benefit our lives in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. Josh Sotelo will assist in sharing knowledge of and care for the plants. Josh has also been gardening in their H/O garden for over 20 years and was raised gardening with his grandmother and father. Josh has extensive gardening knowledge and knowledge of what plants need to thrive in our area.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here:

Integrated Pest Management
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Senior Community Center, 2171 B Street / PO Box 193, Overgaard, AZ, 85933, United States
Are garden pests driving you mad? Join our next GrowTogether HOCRN Community Garden Class:
Integrated Pest Management: What’s Bugging You?
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Dept. Community Room, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd., Overgaard
Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 2-3:30 PM
Limited to 50 attendees.
Register Here!
The lovely rains and wet winter have the potential to bring many garden pests out this summer.

Speaker Michele McGuiness will walk you through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for garden pest management for our Arizona vegetable gardens.
She will talk about how to balance the ecosystem that is your garden so good bugs thrive and you create conditions that are unfavorable for those pests that would stop you from having an abundant harvest.

About the Speaker: Michele McGuinness loves growing food and edible flowers. She has been gardening since childhood and has been a Master Gardener since 2017. She teaches vegetable gardening, integrated pest management, and other growing classes for the Maricopa Master Gardener program and here in Heber for the HOCRN GrowTogetherGarden. Michele also runs the Yavapai school garden and works weekly with kids to teach them how to eat what they grow and is currently researching to author a book on vegetable gardening in the high and low desert of Arizona.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here:
https://forms.gle/a6fUWLfjM5fWZS48A

Coffee @ the Garden
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Join us for an informal social at the Community Garden at 10 am. Bring your beverage of choice, a chair, and join other like-minded gardeners to visit!

Help the Kids Build Worm Farms!
2024-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
We’re helping the kids build worm farms. Come out and help! We need:

Donated shoeboxes
Volunteers to help

Email us at dig@growtogethergarden.org and let us know if you can join us!

Composting for a Vibrant Garden
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:30 | R&K Home Center, 2950 AZ-260, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Want to Up Your Garden Game and Nourish Your Soil With What You Have Around the Yard and Garden? Join our upcoming GrowTogether HOCRN Community Garden Class:
Composting One-on-One
Location: R&K Home Garden Center, 2950 Arizona Highway 260, Heber
Date: Saturday, July 20th
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Limited to 50 attendees.
Register Here!
Learn how to properly break down debris, food scraps, and more into compost.
You Will Learn:

What is compost
Creating space for your compost
Learn about the browns and greens
Building your compost pile
Maintaining your compost pile
Enjoying your compost

About the Speaker: Josh Sotelo has lived in the Heber/Overgaard area for over 35 years. He has had his garden for more than 20 years and was raised in the garden with his grandmother and father. Josh has extensive knowledge of gardening and what plants need to thrive in our area. Kayla McKernan was born and raised in the Heber/Overgaard area and has also been gardening in their garden for 20 years. Since childhood, she has learned gardening from her grandparents and many other gardeners. Gardening is a vital part of her livelihood and essential to her family’s well-being. Her passion is herbalism and how herbs benefit our lives in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. Josh and Kayla own Rim Roots Growing, LLC.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.
Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here:
https://forms.gle/a6fUWLfjM5fWZS48A

Foraging for Mushrooms!
2024-07-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Join us for our upcoming class: Go Wild…for Mushrooms. (this is the input from last year, may need to update this)
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Heber Fire Station
Limited to 50 attendees.
Register today!
You will learn:

Mushroom/Foraging Safety
Common local varieties, such as Morel, Chantarelle, Porcini, Coprinus Comatus (Shaggy Mane), and Lion’s Mane
Basic Mushroom Science
Poisonous Species
Recommended Guidebooks
AZ Mushroom Forum

About the Speaker: David Bachman
David’s love for wild mushrooms began as a professional chef in Colorado. He was mentored by famous French Chef and a Croatian Miner while in Colorado, and Dr. Chester Leathers the founder of the Arizona Mushroom Forum. David has been foraging mushrooms for over 50 years, and has taught the art extensively.
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Garden Work Day!
2024-08-10 08:00 - 09:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Please help us do a bit of weeding! Bring some gloves and join us at 8:00 am in the garden.
This is a great way to fulfill your volunteer hours as a member or friend of the garden. All are welcome!!

Evening & Education in the Garden!
2024-08-13 16:30 - 18:30 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Join fellow gardeners for an “Evening & Education in the Garden.” Bring a snack to share and your own chairs and we’ll enjoy the fellowship of our gardening friends! See you there!
GrowTogether HOCRN Community Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Education Round Table 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Garden Open House & Social 5:00 – 6:30 p.m
FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Come with your gardening questions and get advice from experienced area gardeners. We will have tables you can visit for information on various topics such as insect management, growing tomatoes, starting your own plants, growing fruit trees, herbs, composting, building healthy soil, preserving your harvest, and more! If you’d like to join in on the social time, bring an appetizer to share and make friends with other gardeners, or just wander around and enjoy the garden. If you’d like to submit a question so we’re prepared ahead of time, please do so here.

Preserving Your Harvest
2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Hello Gardeners + Friends of the Garden,

Have a bountiful harvest but don’t know what to do with it? Bonnie Leedy will provide a high-level view of the many possibilities, including canning, dehydrating, freeze-drying, and fermenting. Come to the next GrowTogether HOCRN Community Garden Class to learn about your options and get an introduction to each. Join us for our upcoming class: Preserving Your Harvest!

Date: Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station

Limited to 50 attendees.

Register Today!

You will learn:

the whys and hows of preserving the most common fruits and vegetables
introduction to preserving methods for freezing, canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and cold storage with the pros and cons of each

About the Speaker: Bonnie Leedy is the CEO of School Webmasters, but in her “spare” time, she loves gardening, preserving her harvest, baking bread, and livin’ life in the rural countryside. Come meet her at class!
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Not a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here

Fermenting Class
2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
Join us for our upcoming class: Intro to Fermenting for Gardeners

Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station Community Room, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd., Overgaard, AZ

Register here!

Bonnie Leedy is the CEO of School Webmasters, but in her “spare” time she loves gardening, preserving her harvest, baking bread, and livin’ life in the rural countryside. In this class, she’ll cover fermenting foods to preserve food and improve our health. Come get some ideas, recipes, and samples!

You will:

Learn about the benefits of lacto-fermentation for your gut and health

Learn how to ferment vegetables, dairy, sourdough, and to create beverages and snacks

Try samples of fermented foods and get some recipes to try at home

Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Harvest Festival Party & Sponsor Recognition!
2024-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Join us for our end-of-season harvest festival at the garden! Food & drinks and recognition of our wonderful sponsors. Bring your own chairs and join us!

Herbs: some ways to use them
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
