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How to treat our grapefruit tree
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Borage and tepary beans
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Canning & Preserving Citrus with Chris Byers at Maya's Farm
January 30, 2010 from 9am to 10:30am
You may have, or know someone with an abundance of ripe citrus fruit, free for the picking. Instead of only having this flavorful and juicy treat available for only a short period during the year, or letting this bounty be wasted because we can eat…
Build a Permanent Herb Bed with Maya Dailey at The Farm at South Mountain
January 23, 2010 from 8am to 12pm
Build a Permanent Herb Bed with Maya Dailey
HANDS-ON, Limit 20 people
Suggested Donation $20
Everything you wanted to know about creating a garden bed especially for growing vibrant, flavorful herb in the desert Southwest. Maya will share her secre…
Meat Bird Workshop with Chris Byers at Near Glendale Ave & 11th Street
November 7, 2009 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Meat Bird Workshop with Chris Byers
Near Glendale Ave & 11th Street
(we’ll email you exact address when you RSVP)
15 participants total
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
Preparing your own birds for dinner:
Have a chicken, duck, turkey r…
I watched The Garden Guy last Saturday and he addressed this same question recommending to make a paste of Bordeaux and apply to the sappy area.
I planted borage for the first time in the spring with afternoon shade but it didn't survive the summer. Some seedlings are coming up again in the same spot. I put the flowers and leaves in salads a few times; it tasted like cucumber. It is a compan…
Herbs for the Desert with Maya Dailey & Doreen Pollack at The Farm at South Mountain
October 25, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Herbs for the Desert with Maya Dailey & Doreen Pollack
Requested donation: $15 (Cash or check only)
Join Maya Dailey, urban farmer and owner of Maya’s Farm and Doreen Pollack, master gardener and Permaculturist on a delightful; fall morning down o…
First Saturday Tour-Wilson Acres with Diann Peart at Wilson Acres
October 3, 2009 from 8am to 12pm
First Saturday Tour-Wilson Acres with Diann Peart
Requested Donation: $5
Location: 1012 S. Wilson St., Tempe, AZ 85281
This is not an Open House. Because of the huge interest in this tour, there will be two time slots. First one starts at 8 AM to 10…
Drip Irrigation: Parts & Repairs at Drip Coffee Lounge, just south of Sheridan on 7th Street
September 23, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Drip Irrigation: Parts & Repairs
Instructor: Vynnie McDaniels
Drip Coffee Lounge
Requested donation: $10 (cash or check)
RSVP: Limit 25 people, you must RSVP to guarantee a seat, this includes guests.
Coffee and drinks only available for sale until…
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- At 10:56pm on March 30, 2009,
marcy said… - hey peg! the earth oven class is a little out of my price range right now, but thanks for offering.i am planning on going to the foor preserving class the 18th though, if you're interested in that?
- At 7:31am on February 24, 2009,
Melissa Rennells said… - I'm off of 51st Ave & Northern
- At 7:34pm on February 23, 2009,
Melissa Rennells said…
- Were did I get the Malabar spinach seeds? I got them from Johny's seeds fairly inexpensive. I heard about them from a friend of mine. I was looking for something edible that would also create shade in my back balcony. This vine comes in red or green. You pick the leaves young. They can be cooked, and they taste much like spinach. If you wait until the leaves are fully mature they are slimy. They have a beautiful flower that turns to a berry the berry is loved by birds. To harvest the seeds you just pick the berrys and let them dry. I loves the heat. It's origin is Africa I believe. So it should do well here in Az. I will be planting mine soon. I know it is very deep rooted and it likes a slight acidic soil.
I got my seeds from Johnnyseeds, it is mail order, but they are reputable. They sell to farmers and to average gardeners: It looks like they only have red malabar left.
http://www.johnnyseeds.com/catalog/product.aspx?scommand=search&search=malbar&item=2437&category=1&subcategory=401
- At 8:45pm on February 18, 2009,
marcy said…
- yay peg! how did the ceiling painting go? you're not behind, you're right on time. stuff will get done, don't worry. i pulled a peg and bought some trees on sale and then had to go on a mad planting spree. ( although it was nothing compared to the planting you've done ) i've been busy planting stuff and digging. i'm still trying to plot out what i want where. i'm not going this weekend because my mom's coming out next week and i need to focus on the yard cause i won't have another chance for a while. if you go, you'll have to teach me it. i've always wanted a solar cooker.
that is a good idea for the arbors, i need to get a couple because i ended up buying some grapes and they're in pots until i find a place for them to grow.
we'll have to get together after my mom leaves.
- At 7:56pm on February 18, 2009,
marcy said…
- are you home yet?
- At 8:02am on January 29, 2009,
marcy said…
- i cant wait to see them either. you have done sooo much! how exciting! how long are you going for? i bet when you get back, there's going to be even more growth. stuff grwon in the garden does taste so much better, huh?! i can't wait to get more stuff going.
- At 9:03pm on January 28, 2009,
marcy said…
- yes! all one plant =) they are called sugar snack. i still have a bunch of green ones too, plus i've already eaten many before that pic. i will attempt to save you some seeds or make you a plant (notice i said "attempt" lol)
have you already done your trip, or are you leaving soon?
- At 7:51am on January 16, 2009,
marcy said…
- wow! you're kicking *ss! i can't wait to see it!
- At 10:24pm on January 11, 2009,
marcy said…
- how are the trees doing? i posted some pictures of my giant mustard greens. you can't tell from the picture, but there's carrots underneath them. i can't wait to get started again =)
- At 10:11am on January 4, 2009,
marcy said…
- sure, i can do that. the only problem that may arise is if they have to change the day to the 17th, due to rain or anything like that because i'm going out of town that weekend. on the 10th, i'm scheduled to be there from 830 to 1230, so maybe after i'm done we could take your trees home and we could start planting a few?
it's raining today so i'm doing nothing outside, but hopefully in the next few days it'll clear up and i'm going to use a compost screen to try to sift some of the leftover rocks out of my dirt in the yard so i can make some more beds. i'm sure my neighbors are growing impatient with my rock/dirt/green yard as much as i'm anxious to finish it. some of my bok choy and lettuce is starting to flower (seeds!) , you shoud see my gargantuan mustard greens, and i've got some new sprouts coming up from volunteers or perhaps old seeds that i've thrown down before. i'm itchin to get back to work on it.
see you soon
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Solar Food Dehydrators - A Natual Preservation Process with Chis Byers at The Tempe Transportation Center
February 10, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Learn to dehydrate your bounty of produce with natural and renewable Solar Power! Come and learn how easy it is to use the sun to preserve your extra food. The great Arizona sunshine can be used to save your harvest with solar food dehydration, and…
Anita...I just sent you a note with my husband's mobile....he'd like to talk to your friends dad.
wow anita...thanks.....michael found someone who's (i think) coming Friday - he charges $35 an hour with a minimum of 2....his "rig" is one of those small bob cats. he's also got a front end loader to move some piles. i suppose your friends dad coul…
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard with Rachel Bess at Tempe Transportation Center
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Rachel will show you how easy it is to keep chickens in your backyard.
Chickens in Phoenix? You bet! Chickens make great pets, efficient bug and weed eaters and excellent soil tillers, not to mention that they provide us with wonderful fresh eggs!…
Hello folks - if you are a maybe and think you will attend this event, please change you RSVP. We will be closing the registration before Saturday. We are also collecting RSVPS from other sources.
Sorry, there is a fire code limit in the room. You…
Chris,
So, do you have a Mexican Lime or Orange tree from which I can get cuttings?
doug
School and Community Gardens - A Growing National Movement at University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
February 13, 2010 from 9am to 11am
Calling All Community Builders!! City planners, gardeners, parents, chefs, food banks, hospitals, students and teachers (all levels pre-school through post - grad), mayors, sustainable business leaders, youth group leaders, YOU!
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