Design your own landscape guided by Nancy Tom, a licensed, bonded and insured Environmental Horticulturist. See her web site for projects and planting ideas: downtoearthgardens.com.
This is a six week series, with lectures and time to work in-class.
Dates and Times:September 8-27, 7:00-9:30PM; Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Join author, activist and gardener Christine Sine for this work-shop focused on exploring the connection between
community, spirituality and gardening
In this workshop, we will discuss the wonderful ways that God and God's story are revealed through the rhythms of planting, growing, and harvesting in the garden. Spiritual in-sights, practical suggestions for backyard gardening and time for reflection will all enrich and deepen our faith as we
Transform your yard into a haven for wildlife with a low-maintenance, beautiful naturescape with native and edible plants! Join Kimberly Leeper of Mariposa Naturescapes and Heather Swift of Cohabitats to learn how to naturescape - design and install a wildlife-friendly, native and edible plant garden. Once installed, naturescapes require less maintenance than many yards and conventional gardens. They also keep invasive species out of our city, and of course, help native wildlife thrive in a healthy habitat.
Join Colin McCrate of the Seattle Urban Farm Company for “Use Your Fruit!” hosted by the Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center. This two-hour, hands-on tutorial will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about preserving your fruit through the winter. Bring fruit from home, a friend’s tree, or learn with what Colin has collected from around the city. You’ll walk away with all the tools and knowhow necessary to bake your favorite peach pie in the middle of February. People will be impressed. Email Colin at colin@seattleurbanfarmco.com to register.
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'WALLS, WINDOWS AND LOOPS' in MEDIEVAL STONEMASONRY is a hands-on workshop about returning to the roots of stone masonry and learning more. A limited group of participants will set out, cut and build simple medieval window and loop elements as seen in defensive walls using hot lime mortars.