Grow Team Workshops
All workshops are free and open to the community. No need to sign up for most workshops, just come with a smile. We are always looking for workshop leaders. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge with the community, email Liz Quinn.
Thank you to workshop presenters Jeri Helen, Caroline Homan, and Eric VanVlandren.
And special thanks to Liz Quinn for coordinating the workshop series!
Check back in the spring for the 2012 schedule.
And special thanks to Liz Quinn for coordinating the workshop series!
Check back in the spring for the 2012 schedule.
A SAMPLING OF WORKSHOPS:
GARDEN RISE & SHINE
Saturdays: 8:45-9:30am at the Archibald Neighborhood Garden
The sessions are led by a rotating group of instructors who lead a combination of breathing exercises, walking/standing meditation, energizing movements, stretches, self-massage, yoga, tai chi, or qi gong. A beautiful, fun, and healthful way to begin the day and, our good energy just might help the plants grow better too! Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a towel to sit on. No previous experience necessary; please let instructor know about any limiting health conditions at the beginning of class. Children over 10 accompanied by an adult are welcome.
FOOD PRESERVATION BY BLANCHING & FREEZING
10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 @ Riverside Apartments Community Room, 669 Riverside Ave.
Caroline Homan from City Market presents this hands-on workshop. Learn how to blanch and freeze summer produce such as kale, broccoli, zucchini, and tomatoes to enjoy in the cold winter months. RSVP to growteam@yahoo.com or 802-598-3139
ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Date TBA: 10am @ the Riverside Ave. Apartments Community Room located at 669 Riverside Avenue, across from the garden. This workshop will provide useful information about how to identify the good bugs and how to manage bad bugs that are damaging to our plants.
Check out these sites for more gardening and garden-related workshops and events:
Burlington Permaculture
City Market
Friends of Burlington Gardens
Perry’s Perennial Pages
Red Wagon Plants
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