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SUMMARY:Seed Saving: Knowing What to Look For
DESCRIPTION:Proper seed saving requires patience; you must allow certain plants to fully mature and ‘go to seed’ rather than harvesting them prematurely. Here’s the class for you! \nDate: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\nTime: 2-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ \nLimited to 40 attendees.   \nYou’ll learn: \nSaving seeds is vitally important.  Different plants have different types of seeds.  To save seeds effectively\, you must learn to identify when a plant is beginning to ‘bolt’ or go to seed.  Some plants have male and female parts\, and you need to know the difference so you can effectively have viable seeds saved for the following year. \n\nHow to harvest seeds\, dry seeds\, store seeds\, and know the difference between male and female plant parts.\nIdentify pests\, diseases\, and beneficial insects correctly\nPrevent problems by building healthy soil and reducing plant stress\nMonitor plants regularly and address issues early\nEncourage beneficial insects and maintain garden diversity\nUse safe\, natural solutions wisely—and know which home remedies actually work\n\nWhat to bring?  Your questions\, something to take notes with\, and a willingness to learn! \nAbout the Speakers: Lisa Kaiser has a college degree in Holistic Healthcare\, Farming\, and Healing through clean food.  She has nearly 10 years of experience growing on a commercial scale in the White Mountains and has had gardens most of her life.  She saves seeds EVERY season. \nRegister Today!\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/seed-saving-knowing-what-to-look-for
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nTime: 5:00-6:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nLimited to 40 attendees. \n \nComplete Registration below:\n\nAn overview of how to get started in beekeeping\, equipment needed\, what to expect\, and Q&A session. I am going to assume people attending are new to beekeeping and when they leave they will have a good foundation and the confidence to get started.\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\nResources for getting started\nEquipment needed to get started\nWhere to Place your hive\nWhich hive is best for beginners\nHow to Acquire bees for your hive\nWhich bee breeds are recommended for beginners\nDifference between Queen\, Worker and Drone\nWhat to look for when doing an inspection of your hive\nOverview of extracting honey\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: A way to take notes and your questions!\n\nAbout the Speaker:  Greg Kruel: What began as a quiet evening at home—my wife flipping through a magazine while I watched television—unexpectedly sparked a life-changing journey into beekeeping. Once the idea took hold\, I dove headfirst into learning everything I could about honeybees. I joined our local beekeeping association\, devoured books\, and completed an online course\, each step deepening my fascination with these incredible insects.\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/beekeeping-for-beginners-2
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
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SUMMARY:Tree Pruning with Mike Hauser
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday March 17\, 2026\nTime: 6:30-8PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nLimited to 40 attendees. \n \nYou’ll learn:\n\n\nFive principles to pruning\nThree reasons for pruning\nProper cutting technique\nOptimal time to prune\nAppropriate watering techniques\n\n\nWhat to bring?  Your questions and something to take notes with! \n\n\nAbout the Speakers:  Mike Hauser has taught gardening classes on tree care/pruning and other classes for 30 years as the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Agent.  He has worked closely with garden clubs to provide information and materials to support their efforts.\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/tree-pruning-with-mike-hauser
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20260224T043539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T040651Z
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SUMMARY:Soil First: Growing Success from the Ground Up
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday March 14\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nLimited to 40 attendees. \n\nIn our arid\, high-elevation climate\, soil-building for gardening can be challenging. Learn practical ways to build fertile soil and maintain moisture and nutrients for plant health\, while incorporating permaculture strategies.\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\nOur Climate Challenges\nStrategies to Improve Water Retention\nSoil Amending\nPlanting Techniques to Beat the Wind\, Sun\, & Dry Air\nA Calendar to Keep on Task & a Guide to Learn About Your Home Soil\n\nWhat to bring? A soil sample if you’d like. We’ll be looking at some at the end of class.\n\nAbout the Speakers:  Katy Neild grew up gardening\, harvesting\, and preserving at with her grandmother in Northern New York. Most of her gardening experience has been in New York and Pennsylvania\, and she loves the challenge of learning to garden (more or less) successfully in Heber-Overgaard\, and recently became an Arizona Certified Master Gardener for High Elevations. She enjoys sharing her garden and skills with others.\n\nDavid 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.\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/soil-first-growing-success-from-the-ground-up
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
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SUMMARY:Sow Smart! Everything you need to know about seed starting or soil blocking.
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nCome discover the most fun (and best-kept secret!) of gardening in the high country—seed starting! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned grower\, you’ll learn how to turn tiny seeds into thriving plants. You’ll leave ready (and excited!) to start your own seedlings at home—with pro tips\, planting hacks\, and inspiration galore. You’ll also learn about soil-blocking for seed starting and an alternative method called snail-plant starting\, a great way to start many plants in a small space without needing many pots or gardening supplies. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nFive easy\, no-fail strategies for seed-starting success (no fancy equipment required!)\nWhich seeds to start—and when to give your plants the perfect head start\nCreative DIY seed-starting setups\, from recycled containers to grow lights on a budget\nHow to test seed viability (so you don’t waste time on duds)\nWatering\, fertilizing\, and light tips for strong\, healthy seedlings\nTransplanting secrets: how and when to move your starts outdoors safely\nMaster the basics of soil blocking\, including tips forming durable\, healthy soil blocks.\nBonus: Fun ways to label\, track\, and organize your seeds like a pro\, and recipes for DIY soil-blocking.\nTake-home inspiration: Seed-starting calendar template\, germination chart\, and a few starter seeds to get you growing!\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\nAbout the Speakers: \n\nBonnie Leedy is an Arizona Certified Master Gardener and has been growing here in Heber-Overgaard for six years. She loves the rewards of growing from seed\, starting to preserving her produce\, and every step in between. Come benefit from her research\, mistakes\, and successes\, and learn how to grow in our high-country area.\nKaty Neild 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 has loved the challenge of learning to garden (more or less) successfully in Heber-Overgaard\, and recently became an Arizona Certified Master Gardener for High Elevations. She enjoys sharing her garden and skills with others.\nColleen Halverson was an original member of our Community Garden\, and although she has had gardens on and off for years\, she has learned so much from her fellow gardeners here. She says\, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” She’s excited to show us an inexpensive new way to start seeds.\n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/sow-smart-everything-you-need-to-know-about-seed-starting-and-saving
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20260106T214818Z
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SUMMARY:Community Garden General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about the all-new Heber-Overgaard Community Garden! See you at 7:00 pm! \nYou will learn: \n\nHow to participate\, become a member\, take classes\, and enjoy the garden harvests.\nWhat we have available now and what is coming soon.\nHow do we become a resilient community through sustainability?\nHow to share in the many benefits of participating in the community garden.\n\nJoin us at the Fire Station and learn about the exciting changes taking place! Everyone is welcome\, so bring your neighbors!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/community-garden-general-meeting
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230240Z
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SUMMARY:Cold Hands\, Warm Harvest: Ways to Grow Veggies in the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Cold Hands\, Warm Harvest: Ways to Grow Veggies in the Winter\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nTime: 2:00-4:00 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Department\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\nLimited to 30 attendees.\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\nWant to grow fresh veggies year-round\, inside & out? Let’s talk about options for every budget and situation!\n\n\n\nTowers (inside\, outside\, soil & aeroponic)\nSeason Extenders (cold frames\, cloches\, and covers)\nLights & Trays/Containers\nPots in a Sunny Window\nCold Hardy Vegetable Choices\nWhat Else Can You Think of? Come prepared to share!\n\n\nOur Speaker: Katy Neild\n\n\n\nKaty grew up gardening\, harvesting\, and preserving at her grandmother’s feet in Northern New York. Most of her gardening experience has been in New York and Pennsylvania\, but she has loved the challenge of learning to garden (more or less) successfully in Heber-Overgaard\, and recently became an Arizona Certified Master Gardener for High Elevations. She enjoys sharing her garden and skills with others.\n\n\n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \n\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/ways-to-grow-veggies-in-the-winter
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T182110Z
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SUMMARY:Foraging Follow-up: You picked them\, now what?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Foraging Follow-Up: You Gathered\, Now What?\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nLocation: The meeting place in the Heber-Overgaard area will be sent to registered participants prior to the class. This class is intended as a follow-up for those who attend the Top of the Rim Foraging Field Trip class. \nLimited to 30 attendees. \nRegister Today!\nLearn to forage basic native medicinal herbs located in our backyards and throughout our abundant national forests. \nYou will learn: \n\nOverview of material\, uses\, and facts\nOverview of recipe\nPreparation of medicinal material\nTake-home prepared recipe and enjoy\n\nItems to Bring: To be announced.\nAbout the Speakers: Kayla McKernan has been a Mogollon Rim native for over 35 years. Since childhood\, she’s had a profound love for our forest and lakes\, thanks to her grandparents who have been here since the 1960s. Her life is about gardening and providing a natural life for my family. However\, her passion is outdoor adventure and turning those adventures into beneficial substances for daily living. These adventures have occurred for over 20 years\, including a foraging trip across the Mogollon Rim area. Throughout these years\, she has gained knowledge about the native plants and the benefits these plants provide. Josh Sotelo has been a Mogollon Rim native for over 40 years. He also profoundly loves our forests throughout the Mogollon Rim\, which he started exploring with my father in the late 1980s. Kayla and Josh have been foraging and exploring our forests for 20 years\, gaining knowledge in our area and its many benefits. \n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/foraging-follow-up-you-picked-them-now-what
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250318T045741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T175000Z
UID:10000069-1753538400-1753543800@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class:  Beekeeping for Beginners\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, July 26\, 2025\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation:  Heber-Overgaard Fire Department\,  2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nLimited to 40 attendees. Space is limited!\n\nSign Up Today!\n \nDiscover the fascinating world of beekeeping with our “Beekeeping for Beginners” presentation! This introductory session will guide you through the essentials of starting your own hive\, from choosing the right equipment to what type of bees are best for you to begin with.\n\nWe will learn:\n\n\nHow to get started\nEquipment needed to begin\nWhich hive is best for beginners\nWhat bee is best for beginners\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\, Greg Kruel:   I am a graphic designer and web developer turned beekeeper. While my beekeeping journey has been exciting and fun\, it was also frustrating at times. Not knowing what to do in the beginning when things went wrong\, making mistakes that decimated entire hives\, and accidentally killing a queen while marking her (yes I actually did this\, and was furious with myself). My passion for bees extends to educating others so they don’t feel alone in their beekeeping journey and can learn from my mistakes.\n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/beekeeping-for-beginners
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T211539Z
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SUMMARY:Beat the Bugs & Learn About Fungus Control
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Beat the Bugs & Learn Fungus Control\n\nDate: Saturday\, July 12\, 2025\nTime: 2:00-3:30 pm\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley\, Rd.\, Overgaard\, Az. 85933 \n\nThe monsoon weather increases the potential for garden pests and fungi. \n\nMaster Gardeners Bonnie Leedy\, David Kincaid\, and Katy Neild walk you through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for garden pest management for our Arizona vegetable gardens.\nThey will talk about balancing the ecosystem that is your garden\, so good bugs thrive\, and you create unfavorable conditions for those pests that would stop you from having an abundant harvest.\nWhat about funguses? What are they\, and what strategies avoid their formation? If you get a fungal disease in your garden\, what are the organic methods to control it?\n\nRegister Today!\nAbout the Speaker:  Bonnie Leedy recently became a High Country Master Gardener and is happy to share what she’s learned with others. After discovering Permaculture\, “PermaDave” Kincaid\, CEO of Northern Arizona Permaculture\, in his quest for sustainable off-grid living techniques\, has since completed 3 Permaculture Design Certification Courses and his life is forever changed and charged with a passion to learn and share the knowledge and wisdom of the Ethics and Design Principles of Permaculture throughout the world. Katy Neild grew up gardening\, harvesting\, and preserving with 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. \n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/beat-the-bugs-learn-about-fungus-control
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T230251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T044625Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation: Innoculation to Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class:  Mushroom Cultivation: Inoculation to Harvest \n\n \nDate: Saturday\, June 28th\, 2025\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation:  Heber-Overgaard Fire Department\,  2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nLimited to 40 attendees. \n\nAn overview of the process our Farm uses to cultivate gourmet mushrooms.\n\nWe will learn:\n\n\nThe gourmet mushrooms we’ve grown and why we grow them!\nThe equipment required for successful consistent cultivation.\nThe varieties we grow and the ingredients to them.\nHow long it takes to grow the varieties we chose.\nHarvest\, waste management\, and recipes to enjoy.\n\nSign-up here!\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\, Nichole Peters:   Beyond organizing the wonderful Pinedale Farmer’s Market\, Nichole and her husband have founded a successful local mushroom farm. We’ve found mushrooms somewhat difficult to grow\, but it’s possible with the right equipment. It’s been a success\, and our customers love them very much. They come from far and wide to get them! We can grow high-quality\, tasty protein in a relatively small space quickly. It’s amazing 😉 We hope you enjoy them too!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/mushroom-cultivation-innoculation-to-harvest
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T214629Z
UID:10000058-1748700000-1748705400@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Top of the Rim Flower Tips: perennials\, native flowers\, annuals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Top of the Rim Flower Tips: Perennials\, Annuals\, and Natives\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd.\, Overgaard\, AZ 85933\nLimited to 40 attendees. \n\n\nLooking for ways to beautify your space\, and not sure what will work best here? Don’t know whether you should use perennials\, annuals\, native plants\, or a combination? Let us help! In this hands-on class in the garden\, we’ll review the three types\, tell you what grows easily here (and some that are more challenging)\, and give you strategies to be successful so you can enjoy the beautiful fruits of your labor.\n\nWe will:\n\nTeach the differences between perennials\, annuals\, and native species\nHighlight pros and cons of the three types\nDiscuss the important roles of flowering plants in your vegetable garden\nProvide a list of plants that grow well here\nShare tips and tricks to get you flowering\nDo a little planting and send you home with some flowery gifts from\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Kayla McKernan\, Bonnie Leedy\, and Katy Neild do a lot of gardening up here on the Rim\, and one of the things we all love is flowers! They’re not only beautiful but also perform important functions in the vegetable garden. Join us for this fun and useful class! \nSign up today! \nSign up today!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/top-of-the-rim-flower-tips-perennials-native-flowers-annuals
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250124T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T193604Z
UID:10000057-1745071200-1745076600@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:10 Strategies for Vegetable Abundance THIS YEAR!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: 10 Strategies for Vegetable Abundance!\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, April 19\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\,  2061 Lumber Valley Rd\, Overgaard\, 85933\n\nLimited to 50 attendees. \n\nRegister below. \n \nWant to save some money\, and have more plant choices than you can find in the stores? Learn to successfully start your own plants for the garden!\n\nYou will learn:\n\nFundamentals for a Successful Vegetable Garden \n\nClearing up Confusing Terms\nArizona Gardening Seasons (what to plant when!)\nSeed Starting vs. Store Bought\nCreate an Edible Landscape\nPollination\nSuccession Planting\nCrop Rotation\nTomato & Pepper Success\nVegetable Abundance Strategies (Dehydrate\, Freeze\, Can\, etc.)\n\n\nSign-up Today!\nAbout the Speaker:  Michele McGuinness is a Maricopa Master Gardener and is currently studying to be a Master Gardener in the high country of Arizona. A long-time educator with a joy for all things that you can grow to eat\, she loves seed starting\, vegetable growing\, and managing pests in the garden. \n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/10-strategies-for-vegetable-abundance-this-year
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20250123T022659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T023226Z
UID:10000050-1739628000-1739633400@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Seed Starting & Storing for Sensational Results!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Seed Starting & Storing for Sensational Results! \nCome learn the most fun and best-kept secret of gardening! Seed starting! \nYou will learn: \n\nFive easy no-fail strategies for seed-starting success\nWhat seeds to start\, how to start them\, and when to start them\nHow and when to transplant outside\nWhat seeds store best\, how to store them\, and for how long\n\nAbout the speaker: Michele McGuinness is a Master Gardener and a long-time educator with a joy for all things that you can grow to eat. She loves seed starting\, vegetable growing\, and managing pests in the garden. \nRegister Today!\n  \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5.
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/seed-starting-storing-for-sensational-results
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T054524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T025728Z
UID:10000034-1729346400-1729351800@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Herbs: some ways to use them
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/class-topic-tba
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T054402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T020536Z
UID:10000033-1726927200-1726932600@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Fermenting Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Intro to Fermenting for Gardeners\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, September 21st\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station Community Room\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd.\, Overgaard\, AZ\n\nRegister here!\n \nBonnie 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!\n\nYou will:\n\n\n\nLearn about the benefits of lacto-fermentation for your gut and health\n\n\nLearn how to ferment vegetables\, dairy\, sourdough\, and to create beverages and snacks\n\n\nTry samples of fermented foods and get some recipes to try at home\n\n\n\n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/fermenting-class
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T054241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T061832Z
UID:10000032-1724508000-1724513400@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Your Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Hello Gardeners + Friends of the Garden\,\n\n\nHave 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!\n\n \nDate: Saturday\, August 17th\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\n\nLimited to 50 attendees. \n\nRegister Today! \n \nYou will learn:\n\n\nthe whys and hows of preserving the most common fruits and vegetables\nintroduction to preserving methods for freezing\, canning\, dehydrating\, fermenting\, and cold storage with the pros and cons of each\n\n\nAbout 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! \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. \n\nNot a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/preserving-your-harvest-2
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240520T050419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T060416Z
UID:10000042-1722088800-1722094200@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Foraging for Mushrooms!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Go Wild…for Mushrooms. (this is the input from last year\, may need to update this) \nDate: Saturday\, July 27\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber Fire Station \nLimited to 50 attendees.  \nRegister today!\nYou will learn: \n\nMushroom/Foraging Safety\nCommon local varieties\, such as Morel\, Chantarelle\, Porcini\, Coprinus Comatus (Shaggy Mane)\, and Lion’s Mane\nBasic Mushroom Science\nPoisonous Species\nRecommended Guidebooks\nAZ Mushroom Forum\n\nAbout the Speaker: David Bachman \nDavid’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.  \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/foraging-for-mushrooms
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240402T024216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T015801Z
UID:10000038-1719669600-1719675000@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Introduction to Herbs \nDate: Saturday\, June 29\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 pm\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Dept. Community Room\, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd.\, Overgaard \nLimited to 50 attendees. \nRegister Here!\nLearn the basics about herbs and the many beneficial plants in your garden! \nYou will learn: \n\nThe Definition of Herbs\nBrief History of Herbalism\nKnow 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.\nThe Go-To Herbs: Latin name\, description\, where to plant\, perennial/annual/biannual\, and properties/uses\nNative Herbs: Latin name\, description\, where they are found\, and properties/uses\n\nAbout 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. \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.  \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5.  \nNot a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here: 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/introduction-to-herbs
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T053204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T111010Z
UID:10000026-1715436000-1715441400@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming class: Vegetable Abundance!\n\nDate: Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\nTime: 2:00-3:30 pm\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\n\nLimited to 50 attendees.\n\nRegister here!\n \nLearn the art of growing abundant vegetables\n \nYou will learn:\n\n\nCome learn 10 fundamentals of vegetable gardening to create your own Vegetable Abundance this year!\nWalk away with a better understanding of fertilization\, pollination\, and vegetable varieties that you will love.\nCome enhance your knowledge of how to create an edible landscape with herbs\, flowers\, and fruits.\n\nAbout 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. \n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5.\nAnd yes\, there will be a raffle!!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/vegetable-abundance-2
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T053012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T041501Z
UID:10000025-1714226400-1714231800@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Worms: Vermicomposting for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!)\n\nWe will learn the basics of Vermicomposting including:\n\n\n\nHow to create habitat for worms enabling them to supply powerful natural amendments to the soil food web for healthier\, more nutritious\, and tasty plants!\nCare and feeding of worms to benefit the garden\nHow to use worm castings to support your garden biodiversity\nThe Power of Worm Tea for your garden + How to Make Worm Tea\nHow to create an IN-BED worm bin for increased natural amendments for your garden.\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n\n\nPen + Paper to take notes\n\nAbout the Presenters: David Kincaid + Alyssa Rose\n\nDavid 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.\n\n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. \nNot a Friend of the Garden Yet? Sign Up Here: \nhttps://forms.gle/a6fUWLfjM5fWZS48A\n\nRegister for the Power of Worms here!\n\nLimited to 50 attendees. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/vermicomposting
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T052833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T022506Z
UID:10000024-1713621600-1713628800@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Community Seed Exchange & Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn 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!!\n\nVolunteer for Seed Exchange!\n\nCan’t Wait to Dig In With You\,\n\n\n\n\ndig@GrowTogetherGarden.org
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/seed-swap
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240307T050245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T060741Z
UID:10000023-1710597600-1710603000@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Successful Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:You will: \n\nLearn to start seeds successfully\,\nReceive a free planting calendar customized for Heber-Overgaard\,\nAvoid seedlings mistakes\,\nTechniques\, tips and tricks\,\nChoose seed-starting strategies that fit your budget\,\nGet ready for our Seed Exchange on April 20th!\n\nInstructor: Michele McGuinness \nMichele 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. \nSign-up for Successful Seed Starting!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/seed-starting-class
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20240209T063125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T063125Z
UID:10000022-1708783200-1708788600@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Soil Blocking
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Soil Blocking.\n \nDate: Saturday\, February 24th\nTime: 2:00-3:30 PM\nLocation: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station\n\nLimited to 20 attendees. \n\nWant 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.\n\nYou will learn:\n\n\nWhy you may want to soil-block\,\nTypes of soil mixes with three specific recipes\,\nSoil blocking equipment\,\nTechniques\, tips\, and tricks\,\nA little bit about some common herbs\nHow to form soil blocks\, and “up-block” as plants grow.\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: Sandie DeMarco-Branche and Katy Neild\n\n\nSandie 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. \nSandie and her husband Mike enjoy the challenges of growing food in a tiny and limited space and sharing with others. Bring it on! \n\nKaty 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.\n \nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\n\n\nSign-up Today!
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/intro-to-soil-blocking
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20231101T014450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T044805Z
UID:10000020-1700316000-1700323200@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Hydroponic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Register below. \nWant to grow fresh veggies year-round in your home? Let’s talk about Aeroponics & Hydroponics!\n\n\nAeroponics & Hydroponics: Commonalities & Differences\nWhy a Tower Garden?\nBasic Components and Operation\nBenefits and Challenges\n\n\n\nParticipate in the Salad Jar Social at the end of class!\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your own clean pint jar with a cover.\nBring two fun salad toppings to share with everyone.\nNina will provide the beautiful\, fresh-grown greens!\nTake home a tasty Salad in a Jar!\n\n\n\nOur Speaker: Nina Triolo\n\n\n\nI 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!!!\n\n\n\nSign-Up Today!\n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/hydroponic-gardening
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20231025T015857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T021603Z
UID:10000019-1699106400-1699113600@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:The Sustenance of Life: BREAD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a frequently requested class on the basics of bread making. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nNutritional value of homemade bread/sourdough\nTechniques for sourdough management\, English muffins\, and whole wheat sandwich bread\nRecipes for glass bread and everyday sourdough\n\nAlso: free sourdough starter for all participants! \nSign Up TODAY!\n  \nThree of Our Favorite Speakers: Leti Porter\, Michele McGuinness\, and Bonnie Leedy\n\n\nLearn 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!\n\n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/the-sustenance-of-life-bread
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="H/O Community Garden":MAILTO:dig@growtogethergarden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20230816T111317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T054631Z
UID:10000016-1694872800-1694878200@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Leti Porter will teach us how to prepare our garden beds for winter. \n\nReady to be done in the garden for the season? Let’s talk about it! \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\nSteps/Considerations to Prepare for Winter\nSoil Building\nThe Value of Cover Crops\nPlanting Ahead\n\nAbout the Speaker: Leti Porter\n\n\n\nLeti 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. \nLeti 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. \n\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden. \nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5. 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/putting-your-garden-to-bed-for-the-winter
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230907T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20230814T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T103204Z
UID:10000013-1694109600-1694115000@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Saving seeds from your successful vegetables and flower is easy\, fun\, saves you money\, and leads to better-adapted plants. \nJoin us for an introduction to this seed-saving class. Learn the reasons why you should: \n\nsave seeds\nbasic botany for gardeners\nwhat types of seeds are recommended for saving\nhow to ensure healthy\, true-to-type saved seeds.\n\nWe 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. \n*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.  \n 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/basics-of-seed-saving
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20230816T104600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T105514Z
UID:10000014-1693060200-1693065600@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Go Wild for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:David Bachman will teach us: \n\nMushroom/Foraging Safety\nCommon Local Varieties\, such as Morel\, Chanterelle\, Porcini\,\nCoprinus Comatus (Shaggy Mane)\, and Lion’s Mane\nBasic Mushroom Science\nPoisonous Species\nRecommended Guidebooks\nAZ Mushroom Forum\n\nDavid’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\nof the Arizona Mushroom Forum. He has been foraging mushrooms for over fifty years\, and has taught the art extensively. \nClass 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.\nPlease register using the following link: \nSign-Up TODAY!\n 
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/mushroom-foraging
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T232439
CREATED:20230811T000720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T050247Z
UID:10000012-1692453600-1692459000@www.growtogethergarden.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to successfully grow vegetables\, herbs\, and edible flowers in Arizona! \nJoin us for a GrowTogether Community Garden class with master Gardener Michele McGuinnes and learn: \n\nFundamentals for a successful garden\nAn edible landscape\nSuccession planting\nTomato success\nPepper success\nSeed starting vs. store bought\n\n*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. \nSign-up ASAP\nExchange: Free for Garden Members + Friends of the Garden.\nNon-members: Suggested donation of $5.
URL:https://www.growtogethergarden.org/event/vegetable-abundance
LOCATION:Heber-Overgaard Fire District\, 2061 Lumber2061 Lumber Valley Rd\,\, Overgaard\, 85933\, United States
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