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We don’t just talk about it, we do it! Come Joins us and play in the dirt.
We have revised and expanded our Intro to Gardening Classes;
we hope you’ll join us for our exciting new topics
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
Intro to Gardening 1
This workshop is designed to give gardeners a fresh look at planning their garden spaces for maximum production and efficiency. Participants will also learn the basics of organic and biodynamic gardening. Topics and materials will include: Starting Seeds, Soil Preparation, and Transplanting all with a focus on Planning. We will have discussion and practical hands-hand on activities!
- Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 9:00 to 11:30 am
- Cost: $35 includes materials
Ben Turner is the energetic Grower for the Cultiva Youth Project He has a wide variety of skills and experience growing food.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
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This workshop will introduce soil Fertility and will help gardeners to incorporate the care of the soil in to their gardening practices to increase production. Participants will also learn some basic organic and biodynamic gardening skills. Topics and materials will include: Composting, Cover Crop use, and Compost Tea. We will have discussion and practical hands-hand on activities!
- Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 10:00 to 12:00 am
- Cost: $25. All needed materials will be available for purchase.
Ben Turner is the energetic Grower for the ¡Cultiva! Youth Project He has a wide variety of skills and experience growing food.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
Come learn and explore with your kids in the garden! Learn about garden design, seed selection, starting and transplanting. Take home your own seed starts and build a tool kit of fun kids gardening activities. We’ll incorporate art, discovery, insects, and animals into our garden morning. This workshop is open to adults and children. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) There will be discussion and practical hands-hand on activities for both children and adults.
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CANCELLED - for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3. - Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 9:00 to 11:30 am
- Cost: $35 for one adult and one child. Each additional child is $10.
This fee includes materials.
Instructor
Annie Sweeney is the Director of the Children’s Peace Garden. Annie was first hooked on gardening while growing pumpkins with her Grandfather; she hopes to pass this joy to you and the children in your life.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
Intro to Worm Composting
Vermiculture -- worm composting -- is an efficient and year round method to composting your kitchen scraps, and plant leftovers. Learn how to set up your own bin, this can be done indoors in an apartment, garage, basement, or under your kitchen sink. The worms do all the work and you will lower the volume of garbage generated in your home and you will have beautiful compost to use in your garden or indoor plants.
- Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Cost: $35 includes materials fee
Zala Habibi is a dedicated Community Gardener and Master Composter she has been teaching and composting with worms for many years.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
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Intro to Preserving and Freezing Summer Produce
Learn to extend the garden season by putting up the fresh produce of summer months to enjoy in the winter. Come join us to make the most of your garden and farmers market. Demonstration and hands on activities will prepare you to start canning and freezing at home. Chef Deb will demonstrate how to preserve chutney, jelly, and salsa. We will also cover freezing preparations for fresh garden herbs by making a variety of creative and tasty pestos. You will be able to take home some of the delicious creations.
- Event cancelled
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 9:00 to 12:00 noon
- Cost: $35 includes materials fee
Chef Deb has worked as a corporate and personal chef, culinary instructor, and is a tireless supporter of fresh food and farmers markets.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
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Eating Raw
Learn to prepare produce straight form the garden when it is in its most vital state. Eating raw food in season offers an amazing culinary experience-while giving you maximum nutrition. If your summer has been too hot to cook, but not too hot to eat come join us.
- Event cancelled
- Location: Growing Gardens Greenhouse, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
- Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
- Cost: $35 includes materials fee
Michelle Cerise is a graduate of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute and a Raw Food Chef and Instructor. She shares her passion for food through class’s consultation and as a personal chef.
Online Registration Instructions; or for any questions please e-mail Julie at
or telephone her at 303-443-9952 x3.
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