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Medicinal Plants of the Southwest at VPA Offices

April 18, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Dr. Dave HamiltonFamiliarize yourself with the medicinal herbs of the Southwest. Learn remedies from common desert plants to alleviate infections, sores, bites and stings, constipation, stomach pain and more. Many of these plants are considered weeds and can commonly be found in your backyard! Dave Hamilton is co-owner of Wish We Had Acres Farm. He holds a BS in Biomedical Science and recently graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine with a doctorate in naturopathic…See More

Apr 10

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Keeping Vegetables – The ART Technique at Desert Marigold School

April 13, 2013 from 9:30am to 11am

Instructor: "Farmer" Tony Robson Free food! Yes, you read that right. Not only does this class include hands-training on how to keep your produce fresh and alive from picking until you are read to serve it, you will be taking home Desert Marigold veggies!The simple, easy ART (“Aqueous Revitalization Technique”) is based on the same principles florist use to keep their flowers long lasting. No longer will you open you refrigerator crisper to find wilted and lifeless vegetables. Your farm…See More

Apr 10

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Hands-On Urbanite! at Wish We Had Acres Urban Farm

April 7, 2013 from 9:30am to 11am

Instructor: Laura Denyes and Dave HamiltonUrbanite!! Plug into the waste stream. Reverse waste, meet city codes, save money and create permeable pathways... all at once! Urban farmers Laura Denyes and Dave Hamilton have found that a seeming problem presented a new opportunity. In Laura's words, "All it took was a city code violation to get us motivated to broaden the horizons of our city officials. No, I won't pave my driveway, but I will dust-proof it."Come find out what urbanite is, how to…See More

Apr 4

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Intro to Biodiesel at VPA Offices

March 26, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Christopher HenggelerWhy does that car's exhaust make you think of french fries? Maybe because it runs on recycled fryer oil! Get all your Biodiesel questions answered by an experienced biodieseler and grease-hauler. Learn what biodiesel is, who can use it, why it is better for the environment, and get a cursory look at how it is made. Further education and resources will be made available during this brief look into the world of a carbon-reducing fuel that emits less toxins than…See More

Mar 12

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Using Biodynamic Preps Workshop at Desert Marigold School

February 16, 2013 from 9:30am to 11am

Instructor: Tony Robson ("Farmer Tony")This is a hands on class to learn the foundation of biodynamic gardening: The Preparations. We will talk about all of them and use one or two of them in a practical application. Learn why these are integral to bringing about balance and healing harmony to the land. Numbered 500 through 508 these are the pro-biotic inoculants, handed down to us by Rudolph Steiner over eighty years ago. Their purpose was then, and is now, to heal and revitalize the earth.…See More

Feb 4

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Introduction to Biodynamics at VPA Offices

January 19, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm

Instructor: Tony RobsonSeveral steps up from organic, this philosophy of earth management helps us see what the true working forces behind sustainability are. Learn the principals along with the physical use of BD preparations that go into creating an ecosystem that is in balance and self sufficient. Biodynamic gardening goes hand in hand with Permaculture to give us the tools we need to heal our planet. Meant to give you an initial glimpse, this workshop can be a stepping stone for those…See More

Dec 31, 2012

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Gardening in the Desert - Part I at VPA Offices

January 7, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Carol StuttardLearn how to design a bountiful vegetable garden specifically for a low desert climate. This multi-part series will guide you through the creation process so you will be ready to plant your garden in the fall and have an abundant harvest. Homegrown organic veggies are the best tasting and healthiest food for you and your family. Part 1 of the Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert will cover the basics of desert garden site selection, answering questions regarding how…See More

Dec 18, 2012

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Fruit Trees in the Valley at Summerwinds Nursery

November 24, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am

Instructor: Randy Yavitz , rare fruit tree growerExperienced fruit tree grower and rare fruit enthusiast Randy Yavitz has worked with many folks around the Valley to provide lists of excellent varieties of fruit for our climate.Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well in the desert, varieties you may have heard of and some of those you have never seen before! This presentation will cover apples, pears, stone fruit, citrus, and other specialty fruits. Planting fruit trees is the easiest…See More

Nov 12, 2012

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Raising Chickens in Your Backyard at Practical Art

November 17, 2012 from 9:30am to 11am

Instructor: Rachel Bess Would you like delicious fresh eggs every day from your very own chickens? Rachel will show you how easy it is to keep laying hens in your backyard year round, even in the city! Chickens make great pets, efficient bug and weed eaters and excellent soil tillers, not to mention that they provide us with wonderful fresh eggs! Learn everything you want to know about how to raise chickens in your backyard. It's easy, fun and very rewarding! Please sign in with the volunteers…See More

Nov 12, 2012

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Seed Swap at VPA Offices

September 8, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm

Seed Swap- FreeWant to get some free seeds while hanging out with other members of the VPA community? Come to the seed swap! You can trade seeds around, learn what's worked well for others and what hasn't. If you're new to gardening and don't yet have seeds to share, that's fine too, take seeds home and pay it forward when you have some extra! We want everyone who's interested to come, we have plenty of seeds to go around. What to bring to the swap: Envelopes for putting your new seeds in (a…See More

Sep 2, 2012

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Soil Building Techniques at VPA Offices

August 28, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Bryan WhiteThere are many alternative ways of looking at the practice of soil-building! In this class we will examine techniques that were invented on the farm, but can be applied to your own backyard! Some of the soil building concepts that will be presented include local examples of the following strategies:recycling a small scale commercial waste streamsheet mulching / lasagna gardeningcold row composting + passive pilingcover cropping + green plant ‘manure'pasture cropping +…See More

Aug 21, 2012

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Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 3 of 4 at Practical Art

June 6, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Vynnie the Gardener $15 Suggested Donation (cash or check to the Valley Permaculture Alliance ~ a 501C3 non-profit Education Organization) Series Dates: (all Wednesdays) May 23rd, May 30th, June 6 & and June 13th Part 3 of the Vegetable Garden Series will help you answer the question, “What and when to plant in Phoenix?” You will learn about the types of edible plants that do best in our climate. Topics include: Phoenix area planting calendar, annuals vs perennials, companion…See More

May 30, 2012

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Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 2 of 4 at Practical Art

May 30, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Vynnie the Gardener $15 Suggested Donation (cash or check to the Valley Permaculture Alliance ~ a 501C3 non-profit Education Organization) Series Dates: (all Wednesdays) May 23rd, May 30th, June 6 & and June 13th Part 2 of the Vegetable Garden Series will help you answer the question, “What kind of Garden is right for me? You will learn about site preparation and soil building techniques for creating healthy soil. Topics include: ground cover removal, amendmends and how to tell…See More

May 30, 2012

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Mesquite Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at University Club in Tempe

May 26, 2012 from 9am to 12pm

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast spread, including pancakes made from milled mesquite pods, prickly pear and agave syrup, juice, coffee, etc. (Gluten Free…See More

May 17, 2012

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Sustainable Home Tour: Gardner's Muse at Coronado District

May 12, 2012 from 8am to 10am

Welcome to the Front Yarden! $15 donation requested (cash or check to the Valley Permaculture Alliance, a 501C3 non-profit) Permaculture practices abound in this small downtown lot. Visit a front yard edible garden, with perennial edibles like artichoke, apples, pear and mulberry trees. See how a key hole garden maximizes a…See More

May 11, 2012

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Vegetable Garden Design for the Desert, Part 1 of 4 at Practical Art

March 6, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Vynnie the Gardener $15 Suggested Donation (cash or check to the Valley Permaculture Alliance ~ a 501C3 non-profit Education Organization)Series Dates: (all Tuesdays) Mar. 6, Mar. 13th, Mar. 20 & and Mar. 27 Learn how to design a bountiful vegetable garden specifically for a low desert climate. This multi-part series will guide you through the creation process so you will be ready to plant your garden in the fall and have an abundant harvest. Homegrown organic veggies are the…See More

Mar 1, 2012

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Urban Orchard Home Tour! at Lonetti's Residence

December 17, 2011 from 9am to 10am

The fabulous Lonetti Home Orchard includes: oranges, grapefruits, lemon, lime, fig, banana, grapes, peaches, apricots, apples, pomegranate, and more!Main orchards in flood irrigation*plus*Container Gardens, Sweet potato patch, Grape trellis over patio, Chickens and Greywater harvesting!Many Permaculture Principles are at work in this wonderful home, which is situated near many other fruit tree homes!See More

Dec 12, 2011

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Herb and Citrus Dehydration Basics at Practical Art

December 1, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Instructor: Karla Childers Please join Karla and learn to dehydrate your own herbs, spices, citrus, and more.This class will focus on the dehydration process, machines, experimenting with herbs, ginger, garlic, citrus and vegetables. You will be amazed that you can make your own spice blends, flavored salts and sugars for cooking and or gift giving. This is a basic class and the adventure will be enjoyable sharing with friends and starting something fun & new. This class will include time…See More

Nov 19, 2011

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Fruit Trees, Urban Orcharding and More! at Practical Art

June 29, 2011 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Create an Urban Orchard in Your Own Backyard! Even if you don’t have a lot of space to work with, you can plant a few fruit trees and enjoy a bounty of fruit from each tree. A fruit tree also makes terrific and sustainable holiday gift! Join our tree experts and learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well and what doesn’t in the desert, the single most important thing you need to know before you buy a fruit tree and more. We will cover apples, pears, stone fruit, citrus, and other…See More

Jun 6, 2011

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Mosaic Cottage at Chandler, AZ

March 26, 2011 from 9am to 12:15pm

What happens when you take a basic cookie cutter home,and spend ten years adding fruit trees, a white picket fence, junk recycled into usable planters, birdhouses, a few chickens, some hollyhocks and artichokes? You get the Mosaic Cottage, a place where whimsy meets function and the flowers in the front yard tumble over her white picket fence. Pieces of art peek out at you from every corner; funky discards have been given fun new life. Cinderblock fencing has become just another canvas--…See More

Feb 28, 2011

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About Me:: I am a Sr VP working with Industrial Properties primarily as a Rep of Buyers & Tenant Rep for a Commercial RE firm here in Phx. Originally a Chicago area native. I am an avid organic gardening hobbyist with a strong belief in overall self-sustainment methods & practices, working with beneficial native & unique plants. As an environmental proponent I believe we should begin with an initial goal of "do no harm" and improve from there. Varied active sports interests including biking & hiking; have diverse musical tastes. My garden is my Zen & I am the happiest by far when immersed anywhere in nature & the great outdoors...

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Tucson Set to Move Forward On New Commercial Development Rainwater Requirement...

This was originally set in motion previously by a legislator who visited Brad Lancaster's Rainwater capturing development but I thought I would forward this new March 1st article in azcapitoltimes. Although we receive less frequent rainfall in Metro Phoenix, we certainly should be applying these same methods. I'd give Brad and his accomplices a pulitzer--I just think that work is so important.…

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Posted on March 3, 2010 at 9:49pm — 2 Comments

NEW SCIENCE-BASED SUSTAINABILITY GARDEN BOOK EDITED BY DR. LINDA CHALKER-SMITH OF WSU....

I wanted to let everybody quickly know I exchanged emails with Dr. Chalker-Smith about 4 weeks ago where she referenced this new, soon-to-be-released sustainable gardening publication of hers.

Linda is the author of the informative publications: "The Informed Gardener" and "The Informed Gardener Blooms Again." I purchased the former upon it's release and it is a great resource. You can obtain more information and also…

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Posted on February 19, 2010 at 8:41pm

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At 4:26pm on April 29, 2010, Heidi said…: I just saw this post and yes, it is a Packer Jersey and I changed my photo, not for Jeff but because I obviously cannot support that number anymore and my #12 jersey hasn't come in yet :)

And Jeff, you know it our year! Wait your turn :)

At 7:20am on March 10, 2010, Catherine, The Herb Lady said…: Hi Jeff,

Thank you - glad you liked my website. I'm always happy to answer questions about growing and using herbs and other edibles in our beautiful (but currently soggy) desert gardens! So far every herb I have tried to grow I have found a way to grow it - in the ground. I have enjoyed meeting new -to-me cultures or ethnicities to find out what their grandparents grew and cooked with.

A special offering of one of my 3-part programs is in the works to be presented at Mesa Community College beginning in April. Let me know if you want more info on that, or check out my free newsletter/gardening google site for calendar info.

http://groups.google.com/group/edible-landscaping-in-the-desert-gl-gs-ge

Have a great day, Catherine, The Herb Lady

At 3:26pm on August 25, 2009, Administrator said…: There is another Herb class September 3rd at the Market on Mill. Thanks! Web Admin.

At 5:29pm on August 14, 2009, Administrator said…: Not sure if you ended up going to the herb class, but there is another one this Sunday. This is the link to the event. Thank you, Wb Admin