What we do:
- Give public talks on growing your own food.
- Sponsor public workshops to educate the community members.
- Maintain a Google Group for ongoing discussion and resource lists.
- Hold monthly discussion groups on gardening and local food topics.
- Coordinate publicity and car pools to out-of-town events.
- Work with and through local media to provide perspectives promoting local food issues.
- Mentor new gardeners.
Current Google Group Discussions
HGF Core Committee Meeting, Wednesday, 3/3 at Daz Bog, 6:30pm
Our March meeting this Wednesday evening at Daz Bog coffeehouse at
Cherry st. and Mason. We will be finalizing our plans for Saturday's
Seed Swap at Avogador's and starting plans for the Starter Barter and
plant sale in May. There are a few other agenda items and a chance for
members have first choice to purchase any of the seeds we've been
- Stacey
A web site you may want to see, local economy
Brandton Manshel
oshuncommunity.com
miraclemarketonnline.org
- Tara L Parr
house mate wanted
Hey Homegrown Foods Folks-
I hope this is an appropriate place to post this, but I 'm looking for some
gardening lovin' folks to share my home with me. For those of you who came
to make cider last autumn, that's the place.
I have a couple of bedrooms available, as kids are getting older and fleeing
- Cheryl Distaso
Gardening, local food & HGF events:
Below are the next three upcoming events. View our Calendar to learn more about events in Fort Collins and surrounding areas over the next couple of months.
Sat - Mar 13 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | No-Dig Workshop
Folks interested in learning how to prepare a low-cost no-dig composted garden bed that will maximize fruit and vegetable yields while minimizing water usage are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop from 11 a.m. - 1 pm on Saturday, March 13th in Fort Collins. This is a free event! Reserve your spot today and get directions to this residence by contacting Fred Genske at click this link to email. Space is limited so RSVP today!
This workshop is sponsored by Home Grown Food, a not-for-profit network of Northern Colorado Gardeners supporting home gardening efforts. Find out more about HGF-sponsored workshops at www.homegrownfoodcolorado.org
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Mon - Mar 15 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Home Grown Food Communications Council
We will meet at the Wild Boar Coffeehouse from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Please email any agenda items or questions to contact@homegrownfoodcolorado.org.
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Sat - Mar 20 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM | Asparagus to Zucchini: Cultivating Vegetable Gardens on the Front Range
You?ll be growing your own vegetables like a pro after attending this 4-part series! Local edible gardening experts will take you through the process of planning, starting seeds indoors, bed preparation, and planting. Join us for each workshop or select the ones that are right for you.
Step Three: Sustainable Backyard Vegetable Gardens
It's amazing how much good food a backyard garden can produce. The sense of fulfillment that comes from this abundance is one of gardening's greatest gifts. Tending our backyard gardens as sustainably as possible takes the accomplishment to the next level. Join Sue Oberle of Oberle Botanical for a lively discussion about increasing sustainability in the backyard garden, tips on increasing production, caring for soils, dealing with pests and more.
Complete 4? part series: $55 members / $75 non-members
Individual classes: $15 members / $20 non-members
You can contact the Gardens on Spring Creek by calling (970) 416-2486, emailing gardens@fcgov.com, or visiting their website at www.fcgov.com
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