Events for Tucson Organic Gardeners
NEW EVENTS of interest to gardeners will be
listed as we get
them.........
POSTED MAY
12, 2010:
Free! - Green Waste for Composting - Free!
Now available
at the First and Wetmore Sunflower Market Location Only
This Sunflower Farmers market is launching a Green Waste pilot program in an effort to divert compostable material from the landfill to the garden. Instead of taking up precious space at our local landfill this material can be used to nourish our nutrient-deprived desert soil. Gardeners will enjoy healthier plants bearing beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests. Not an avid gardener? Composted material also makes great water-saving mulch for use around plants and trees.
Come get some green goodness:
Every day after 2pm we'll put out large, covered trash barrels containing non-edible green waste at the rear of the building. You'll need a container (or several), a shovel (or some other tool) and gloves. You can help yourself to as much of the green waste as you wish - no limit. We do ask that you kindly leave the area clean so we don't attract bugs and critters.
The success of our Green Waste pilot program depends on participation. Let's make this a success! Tell your friends about this valuable soil amendment resource.
Question or comments about this program? contact Desi at tuc20liquor@sfmarkets.com
New events
beginnning Sept 2010 have not been announced as yet, stay tuned.
This shows what was sponsored by TOG for Sept. 2009 to May
2010
PLANT SALE:
Oct. 24, 2009,
time: 10am - 2pm; At the
Garden.
3809 E 3rd Street The garden is actually on 2nd Street, so park in the lot
off 2nd.
We'll have organic starter plants for sale (and
organic vegetable seeds!) to get your garden growing. This is a fun
time to rub elbows with other gardeners and share experiences.
Experts will be on hand for
questions.
ORGANIC GARDEN
FESTIVAL:
March 7, 2010,
time: 10:30am - 3:30pm; At the
Garden.
3809 E 3rd Street The garden is actually on 2nd Street, so park in the lot
off 2nd.
Each spring we hold an Organic Garden Festival. In
addition to our Plant and Bake Sale, there will be educational
presentations, a variety of Earth Friendly vendors, food, raffles and live
local
music.
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Other Local Gardening Events
The Gardeners of
Tucson: 45th Annual Desert Harvest
Show
Oct. 17-18
2009
Location: Green Things
Nursery
3235 E. Allen Road, Tucson, AZ, 85718
CLICK HERE for all
the details.