Prepare for the fall planting season in the low desert! Are you confused about what and how to plant? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what goes…
Climates, Microclimates and Inner Climates - The Niches in Nature
An amazing aspect of Arizona is its diversity in climates! An incredible number of the world's Bionomes exist here in Az. Your garden can change in as little as 3 feet - so let's get…
Why does that car's exhaust make you think of french fries? Maybe because it runs on recycled fryer oil! This 90-minute class covers what biodiesel is, who can use it, why it is better for the environment, and a cursory look at how it is made.
Get…
Dirt! The Movie by Bill Beneson and Gene Rosow
It’s under our fingernails, but what is it? And how did it get there? Inspired by the book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, find out how industrial farming mining and urban development have led us…
Dang, I wished I'd seen this before. I have one of these and so does my mother. They work out great. I used it for soil building for my summer garden. For my winter garden, my bucket-o-bokashi wasn't quite ready, so I've just got Ken Singh compost t…
Hi John, Just a note to tell you I'm moving to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 2 weeks. I've purchased a nice mobile and will have enough space to grow enough food for myself and others. Call me if you're ever up that way. 208-446-4464. Good Luck to you, please send any more articles to my new e-mail ddjurbanagriculture@yahoo.com
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
Mesquite and Carob Milling
Requested Donation:
--Milling - $5 for each 5 gal bucket of beans milled
If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
Turn your kitchen scraps and certain waste materials into nutrient-rich fertilzer! Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves wate…
What does a Permaculture Design mean? - and where do I begin? How do we pull together sustainable principles and apply them to OUR urban property? This class is an overview of implementing various aspects of permaculture to an urban home and lot - n…
I've got some small, black little bugs on my butternut squash. I'm a Phx native and have never seen bugs like these, but I've also never grown the squash before, either. They seem to hide when I reach for a leaf - creepy! What are they and will they…
Sophia,
The AZ Homegrown Solutions group has a community table at the downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. This is a great way to share your over production and make a little cash in the process. Their website is: http://azhomegrownsolutions.ning.com/.…