Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Spring Gardening Activities and Events

"Growing a Successful Garden"
Sunday, April 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Henderson Park Community Garden
Bill Yoder from Yoder Farms will conduct a workshop covering plant varieties, seeds vs. transplants, crop rotation, when to plant, handling sprawling crops (how to stake tomatoes and/or use cages), and pest control tips. Bill is an experienced farmer and educator, and we are lucky to have him come and share his wisdom.

"Organic Pest Control"
Saturday, April 30, 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Henderson Park Community Garden
This workshop will focus on existing pest problems in the garden, organic options for control, and how to tell friend from foe. We will also cover companion planting as a way to discourage pests.

Oakhurst Community Garden Summer Plant Sale
April, 9th 2011 9:00 am - April, 10th 2011 4:00 pm
Location: 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA 30030
50 varieties of tomatoes! 30 varieties of pepper! 20 varieties of eggplant! 5 varieties of basil! Plus over 200 varieties of herbs, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, natives, and succulents


THS Plant Swap
April, 16th 2011 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
First Baptist Church of Tucker in the parking lot at the corner of LaVista Road and Fourth Street.


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