Heber-Overgaard Fire District

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]