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.

Go Wild for Mushrooms
2023-08-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 Miner while in Colorado, and Dr. Chester Leathers, the founder
of the Arizona Mushroom Forum. He has been foraging mushrooms for over fifty years, and has taught the art extensively.
Class will be limited to the first fifty people who sign up. Classes are free to “Friends of the Garden” members and $5 for guest attendees.
Please register using the following link:
Sign-Up TODAY!

Vegetable Abundance
2023-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 teaching others to create food abundance on their own. She is a founder of the GrowTogether Community Garden and brings extensive experience with community and educational gardening.
Sign-up ASAP
Exchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.
Non-members: Suggested donation of $5.

Preserving Your Harvest
2023-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 to members and Friends of the Garden. $5 to non-members.

Go Wild for Mushrooms
2023-07-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 Miner while in Colorado, and Dr. Chester Leathers the founder
of the Arizona Mushroom Forum. He has been foraging mushrooms for over fifty years, and has taught the art extensively.
Class will be limited to the first fifty people who sign up. Classes are free to “Friends of the Garden” members and $5 for guest attendees.
Please register using the following link:
GoWildMushroomClassRegistration

Grand Opening of the GrowTogether Community Garden!
2023-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 accurate count for them to order food. Please RSVP below:
**Click Here to Register.
Hope to see you there!

HOCRN Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
2023-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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!
**Please register so we can get an accurate count for them to order food.
**Click Here to Register.

Integrated Pest Management
2023-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Heber-Overgaard Fire District, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd,, Overgaard, 85933, United States
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 create conditions that are unfavorable for those pests that would stop you from having an abundant harvest.
Class is free to garden members and Friends of the Garden. $5 for non-members.

Work Project Day!
2023-06-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | AZ
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 sunscreen, and bring some water.
Register here: CLICK HERE
or REPLY to this email to register
Please Complete Volunteer Waiver Form
All volunteers must sign this form: CLICK HERE
We have made such great progress! Let’s finish strong.

Irrigation Classes
2023-06-01 16:00 - 17:30 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
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 – 4 PM so you can come water + amend your beds during that time.
If there are any days during the week that our team will be there working on projects, we will send an email to let you know, and you can come amend and water your garden beds.
This is to ensure that the water is properly drained + maintained until we are sure of the last freeze. If it freezes with water in the pipe, then the pipes will break.

Irrigation Classes
2023-05-27 08:30 - 10:30 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Irrigation Classes – 2 Dates Available. Pick 1.

Saturday, May 27th @ 8:30 – 10:30 AM
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 – 4 PM so you can come water + amend your beds during that time.
If there are any days during the week that our team will be there working on projects, we will send an email to let you know, and you can come amend and water your garden beds.
This is to ensure that the water is properly drained + maintained until we are sure of the last freeze. If it freezes with water in the pipe, then the pipes will break.

Composting + Vermicomposting Class
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:30 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
Josh, from R&K Home Center’s Garden Center, will be teaching us how and why to build your own compost for your garden. Learn how to turn your dead dirt into living soil.
Dave, owner of ____ Permaculture, will then teach us how to use worms to create healthy soil that will help our plants thrive.
Class is free to members and Friends of the Garden. $5 for non-members.

Spread the love (and the mulch)
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | GrowTogether Garden, 3450 Mustang, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
This Saturday, May 13th @ 9 AM-12 AM: Spread the LOVE + the MULCH
Come help us spread mulch throughout the pathways of our new garden!

Location: GrowTogether Garden
Time: Saturday, May 13th, 9-12 PM
Register Here or Reply to this email: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044AAFAE28A3FA7-come

What to bring:

Love
Rakes
Water
Hat + Sunblock
Snacks
Energy
