Irrigation Class Thursday, June 1st @ 4:00-5:30 PM Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a044aafae28a3fa7-irrigation1#/ If you have trouble registering, please reply to this email to let us know your attendance. When to amend your bed + water before the irrigation class? Until we are sure to have our last freeze, the water will be on at the Garden on Saturdays from 9AM […]
Come help with this work project! Volunteers welcome. We will add hardware cloth to the bottom of the fencing (keeping those critters out). We will also be sealing the outsides of the beds and leveling behind the second rows of beds. So, something for everyone! Bring a rake if you can, wear close-toed shoes, wear […]
Come help with this work project! Volunteers welcome. We will add hardware cloth to the bottom of the fencing (keeping those critters out). We will also be sealing the outsides of the beds and leveling behind the second rows of beds. So, something for everyone! Bring a rake if you can, wear close-toed shoes, wear […]
The lovely rains and wet winter can potentially 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 […]
All those who have volunteered to make the GrowTogether Community Garden a reality are invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by HOCRN at the Heber Fire Station at noon on July 6th. Smoke Show BBQ is providing the food and this will be held at the new garden! We hope to see you there! […]
HOCRN is sponsoring the Grand Opening of the community garden on July 11th at 2:00 pm. Refreshments are providing and we hope all of those who have volunteered to create our community garden can attend. This event will be held at the Heber Fire Station from 2-4:00 pm. **Please register so we can get an […]
David Bachman will teach us: Mushroom/Foraging Safety Common Local Varieties, such as Morel, Chanterelle, Porcini, Coprinus Comatus (Shaggy Mane), and Lion’s Mane Basic Mushroom Science Poisonous Species Recommended Guidebooks AZ Mushroom Forum David’s love of wild mushrooms began as a professional chef in Colorado. He was mentored by a famous French Chef and a Croatian […]
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 and learn about your options and get an introduction to each (with a future deep-dive into home canning if there is interest). Class is free […]
Learn how to successfully grow vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers in Arizona! Join us for a GrowTogether Community Garden class with master Gardener Michele McGuinnes and learn: Fundamentals for a successful garden An edible landscape Succession planting Tomato success Pepper success Seed starting vs. store bought *Michele is a Master Gardener and Educator dedicated to […]
David Bachman will teach us: Mushroom/Foraging Safety Common Local Varieties, such as Morel, Chanterelle, Porcini, Coprinus Comatus (Shaggy Mane), and Lion’s Mane Basic Mushroom Science Poisonous Species Recommended Guidebooks AZ Mushroom Forum David’s love of wild mushrooms began as a professional chef in Colorado. He was mentored by a famous French Chef and a Croatian […]
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 […]
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. […]