How to Start a Garden Events

“MultiFaith GROWs” GARDENING WORKSHOPS in association with the “Toledo GROWs” Program

“SQUARE FOOT GARDENS ”
Mon 8 Mar 5:30-7:30 pm, First Unitarian Church , 3205 Glendale Av, Toledo (across from UT Medical Campus entrance) [Part of the Green Sanctuary Program of the Church -- Public Welcome]
• The Benefits of Gardening
• Square Foot Gardens in Different Locations
• Basics of Square Foot Gardening
• Square Foot Gardens for Different Abilities
• Intensive Plant Spacing
• A Soil Mix that Works for You
Presenters: from Toledo GROWs staff: Lance Crandall, Resean Snodgrass, Rob McCreary and Derrick Hawkins

Event: Gardening for Maximum Nutrtion
What: Class by Kris Johnson
Start Time: Wednesday, March 10 at 6:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00pm
Where: 577 Foundation, Front Street, Perrysburg, OH

"UNIQUE APPROACHES TO PLANNING THIS YEAR'S GARDEN",
Monday 22 March 5:30-7:30 pm at 1320 West Toledo Branch Library,
W Sylvania Av, Toledo

Consideration of location, soil / compost, produce and type.
• Conventional ROW garden
• SQUARE FOOT garden
• VERTICAL garden
• MIXED flower and vegetable garden
PowerPoint presentation with Q&A. Sharing of experiences by those having had gardens last summer. Light refreshments.
by Matt Ross, Horticulturist at Toledo Botanical Garden and faculty member at Owens Community College
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"FROM PLANT to PLATE for NEW VEGETABLE GARDENERS"
Gardening Workshop Tuesday 13 April 5:30-7:30 pm at
West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 W Sylvania Av, Toledo

Sponsored by MultiFaith GROWs and Toledo GROWs
• to peak interest in growing and eating
• how to grow, harvest, clean, preserve and prepare easy, tasty plants that can be grown on the grounds of churches, temples, synagogues and mosques
• example gardens will be Vegetable Gardens (of course!), Salad Gardens (spring & fall greens), Salsa Gardens (heat lovin' tomatoes and peppers) and Garnish Gardens (common kitchen herbs)
PowerPoint presentation with FactSheet brochure for each of the common vegetables plus Q&A. Sharing of experiences by those having had gardens last summer. Light refreshments
Presenters Lee Richter, Urban Horticulture Program, Patrice Powers-Barker, Family Nutrition Program, Evan Straub, Master Gardener, all of OSU Extension, Lucas County

Plant Exchange May 1, 2010
Original Sub Shop, 402 Broadway (near Amtrack Station) Toledo, OH 43602 
9:00 AM Plant Drop-Off
9:15 AM Community Gardening Workshop
10:00 - 11:30 AM Plant Exchange  Flyer

First Annual Harvest Festival Photos