Thursday, January 13, 2011

Time to Get your Green on!

If you follow junk EVOLUTION then I'm sure you've already heard me talk about growing your own food because it's really the first step in eating healthy and being green.  Our friends from the Unity Gardens are hosting lots of wonderful classes this winter, that are listed below.  Their blog also has some great idea's for recycling coffee cups if you don't carry your own mug.   So check out their blog for more information.  We will also be hosting their annual plant sale on May 6 & 7.




Upcoming Collaboations with Potawatomi Conservatories 

Leaders: Andy Schnabel and Don Keim, Botanical Society of South Bend
will be giving a class on :
Jan 15 at 10 am Methods of Houseplant PropagationA hands-on workshop in easy techniques for propagating common houseplants. Everyone will get a chance to try these methods and return later to see how they turned

Unity Gardens will be doing a series of classes
Jan 22 10 am All About Vegetable PlantsAn overview about vegetables from seed to harvest

Jan 29 10am Planning Your Vegetable GardenPlan ahead: avoid problems in your vegetable garden

Feb 5 10 am The Dirt on SoilGood soil preparation makes your vegetable garden grow

Feb 12 10am Indoor Seed StartingGet a jump start on your vegetable garden

Feb 19 10 am Orchid Basics By Don Keim Feb 26 10am Garden PestsProtect your vegetable plants from insect pests, molds, and weeds

Mar 5 10am Maintaining your vegetable gardenKeep your garden in shape

All Classes will be held at Potawatomi Conservatories, 2105 Mishawaka Ave.