Monday, January 14, 2013

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Despite the wintery (sorta) weather outside, there are plenty of garden related activities going on in our community these days. Check out these exciting upcoming workshops & events: 

 


Indoor Herb & Cold Weather Gardening
    Wednesday January 23rd - 4:30pm
     Seasoned Spoon Cafe  - Trent University. 
    Join Aimee Blyth, general manager of the Seasoned Spoon and former Trent Gardens coordinator, as she shares some tips on how to grow green and eat fresh all season long. All you need is a sunny window and a bit of know-how!

Stewart St. Community Garden Meeting
Wednesday January 30th - 6:30pm 
All Saints Anglican Church 
A new community garden is emerging. To be located in a municipal park on Stewart St. Join us if you would like to learn more, are interested in getting a plot, or would like to contribute/help-out.


Gleaning Program Community Meeting
Thursday January 31st  - 6:30pm
George St. United Church 
Come out to learn more about the Gleaning Program & to contribute ideas for the upcoming season. 
RSVP or more information? Lori Sainte: 705.749.9977



Home Orchard Basics with Michael Phillips Friday February 1st 2013 1pm – 4pm
Millbrook Branch Library, Old Millbrook School

For more information or to RSVP contact
 Andrew at farm@circleorganic.ca or 705.932.9888

An Introduction to Gardening with Master Gardeners
Mondays Feb. 4th - March 25th 
6:45 - 8:45 at Sadlier House  
More information at www.peterboroughgardens.ca/courses 

Seed Starting Basics
Wednesday Feb. 6th - 6:30pm
Millbrook Branch Library
Join Jillian Bishop of urbantomato seeds & the Peterborough Community Garden Network to learn about what seeds should be started inside & when and the proper materials & techniques you'll need to start your seeds indoors. Hosted by Transition Cavan Monaghan

Seedy Sunday: Peterborough's Annual Seed Exchange
Sunday March 10th - 2-5pm
George St. United Church 
Join us for the 8th Annual Seedy Sunday. Lots of locally grown heirloom seed will be available for seed or trade. Local food & environmental organizations will also be showcasing their work. There will also be informative hands-on workshops.
To get a booth or find out more: http://urbantomato.blogspot.com 

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