Saturday, May 22, 2010

New Garden Website and Facebook Page!

Hello gardeners,

I am pleased to announce a very new website for the garden! You can find it by clicking http://puyallupcommunitygarden.wordpress.com/

If you have suggestions on features you would like to see added, please email puyallup.community.garden@gmail.com

There will be a few changes to the current look of the new website - perhaps a new background, some new tabs, a community calendar added, a place for photos, etc. but for now, all the information on this blog has been downloaded onto the new word press website.

Please refer to that site from here on out.

I also created a new Facebook page, so if you are already on that social media, please add http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Puyallup-Community-Garden/105602622819657?ref=mf to your friend's and "Like" list (if the link doesn't work, just type in Puyallup Community Garden into the Facebook search).

Cheers,
Jen

Monday, May 17, 2010

Getting Down to the Dirt Workshops for the 2010 Season

Getting Down to the Dirt Workshop Series

These workshops are brought to you by Puyallup Community Garden and taught by experienced Pierce County Master Gardeners.

JUNE

Planning & Planting for Your Fall & Winter Vegetable Garden
Dave Mitman, Pierce County Master Gardener will leading this informative class. With a little extra planning and care, you can enjoy fresh vegetables from your garden most of the year. Many cool-season crops produce well in the fall and, in mild winter areas in the Pacific Northwest, hold through the winter if protected. Come to this class and learn more. NOTE: You can grow all year round at the Puyallup Community Garden.

DATE: Wednesday, June 16
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Place: Puyallup Activity Center rm 1


JULY

Outdoor Composting
Gwen Norlander, PC Master Gardener will be teaching this class on composting.
Making your own compost is an easy way to save gardening dollars and to make certain you know what your compost contains. Learn the basic steps for success.

Date: Wednesday, July 14
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Puyallup Activity Center rm 1


AUGUST

Worm Bins - Turning Your Leftovers Into Compost
Pierce County Public Waste Utility will be providing this popular class on making your own worm bins. Learn the advantages of turning your food waste into compost. This class is open to children 8 and up with parents supervision.

Date: Wednesday, August 18
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Puyallup Activity Center rm 1