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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]