Upcoming 'Food Growing' Events
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| Sat - Mar 13 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
No-Dig Workshop Workshop: No-Dig 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 Meeting: Communictaion Committe 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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| Sat - Mar 20 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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 Four: Take it Outside: Bed Preparation, Transplanting, and Seeding in the Garden Help! How do I translate my gardening ambitions into actual yard space? Join Sue Oberle of Oberle Botanical as we discuss bed preparation in its many forms, seeding spring crops, transplanting your starts into the earth and early season protection for a jump start on your harvest. We'll cover soil amendments, plant spacing, optimizing your area and more. Weather permitting, a hands-on exercise will be included. 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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| Sat - Mar 27 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Winter Farmer's Market Great Local Food at the Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave. Late season produce, confections and baked goods, wine and cider, eggs, local and artisanal cheese, mushrooms and meat, handcrafted products. Free parking in the parking garage if your stay is less than an hour. |
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| Wed - Apr 07 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM |
Home Grown Food Core Meeting @ Happy Lucky's Teahouse 6:30pm Meeting: Happy Lucky's Teahouse is our meeting site for April 7th at 6;30pm. We can bring food to the meeting (as long as it isn't desert-types). This meeting will be focused on the upcoming Starter Barter/Plant Exchange and Sale and evaluating the previous Seed Swap for next year. Happy Lucky's is located in the Old Firehouse on Walnut Street (near the Silver Grill). |
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| Tue - Apr 27 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Home Grown Food Core Meeting @ Happy Lucky's Teahouse 6:30pm Last meeting before the Starter Barter! We meet at Happy Lucky's Teahouse in the Old Firehouse on Walnut street in Old Town. Bring your dinner if you are pressed for time. George (the owner) says it's ok to brown bag it but do enjoy their great teas, infusions and pastries! (They even have coffee if you're desperate!) |
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| Sat - May 01 |
Home Grown Food Starter Barter and Plant Sale The Second Annual Starter Barter and Plant Sale will be at Avogadro's Number again this year. Bring your vegetable starts to trade with other or come find something you need that you can purchase. Home Grown Food People are bringing plants they've started, some from the seeds sold at the Seed Swap. You can talk to others and learn more about growing your own Food from people who are doing it! Time to be determined...check back for more info later. |
