Botanical Interests does have excellent seeds. You can order them online (some seeds are only available online), but Whole Foods also carries a large selection of their seeds...
Turning Apples to Applesauce in One Morning!
Date: Sunday, July 19th, 8:00 AM – Noon
Instructor: Heather Welch
Location: The Urban Farm (Outdoor Kitchen)
Cost: $15 (Cash or check only)
RSVP: Limit 20 people
The apples are ripening all over the area…
Composting - Getting The Good Dirt
Wednesday, July 1st, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Requested Donation: $10
Coffee and drinks only available for sale until 6 PM!
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the myriad of methods for backyard composting, worm comp…
Composting - Getting The Good Dirt
Wednesday, May 20th 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Requested Donation: $10
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the myriad of methods for backyard composting, worm composting, types of compost bins, as well as the ins and o…
I bought an O'odham Brown Tepary Bean and it is doing very well so far. Thank you for putting the time and effort into this, Jennifer!
I do have one question - never grown teparys before - is this going to grow bush type or vining (like pole beans)…
So my hubby went to Ken's today and brought me a beautiful truckload of compost - yeah!! As Heather told us in the gardening class, it does have a lot of large pieces in it. I want to plant a few things in it now (or very very soon). Should I mix it…
Food Preservation 101 with Cheryl Roberts
Saturday, April 18th from 10:30 AM to Noon
Requested Donation: $10
Now that you are growing your own food learn how to preserve it so you can eat it over a longer period of time. Trying to live as a locavor…
Hi, everyone!! During Heather's gardening class today, we were talking about Ken Singh and his wonderful compost and mulch. Ken - if you're listening - or anyone else - can someone post the contact info for Ken and maybe general location and hours f…
Hi Kelly, Thanks so much for posting the question on Ken Singh. It is such a help in keeping info available and current! Much appreciated. Thanks, Heather
Hi Kelly, I'm so glad that you and your son enjoyed the class on saturday! Let me know if you have any questions that I can help out with! See you next week, Heather
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/.…