Herb Harvesting & Drying Workshop

Hi all,

It's just about harvest season and already time to get things ready to store for the winter!

Next Thursday, August 5th from 6pm to 8pm, the Dawson Community Garden will host an Herb Harvesting & Drying Workshop with Katie English. Katie is a local grower with a whole lot of knowledge, from edible weeds and native plants to greenhouses, root cellars & sustainable living. Katie will go through the herbs we have growing in our garden and show us how to best make use of them & store them for the coming months.

The workshop is free of charge and open to anyone in the community, so please come, enjoy some food, learn a thing or two, and participate!

Thanks & see you there!
-Gwendolyn

                                                                

Planting Party at the Community Garden

Hello all,
The Dawson Community Garden is inviting all those who have a plot to attend a planting party on Saturday, May 29 from 2-4. There will be free seeds to be used up (left over from the seed exchange), sheep manure to turn into the beds, and tools, etc. We will also have some trees and perhaps some perennials to get into the ground. We are also hoping that any experienced gardeners  - with or without a plot - will pop by to offer help and advice for the less experienced gardeners.
See you at the garden!

Facebook Group

Hey, why not? Join us on Facebook for event updates and info sharing... we are Dawson Community Garden.

In the beginning...

Well, this is going to be an interesting test. I have attempted to set up a blog, which will hopefully act as a community forum for Dawson gardeners to exchange ideas and wisdom... all in the effort to promote gardening in this trying northern climate. I do know a wee bit about gardening, but I know absolutely nothing about blogs or blogging, so bear with me!
Anyone know how to make this available for anyone to post on???

As the weather warms (during the day, atleast... nights are still in the minus 30's!) the Dawson Community Garden committee is planning our first event of the season : Seedy Saturday! It will be Saturday, April 10th at the Rec Center from 1-3pm. There will be a seed swap, free seeds, demonstrations on seed germinating, sprouts, vermi-composting, planting, and more. Loads of freebies including seeds, worms, something to plant and take home, 6 packs if you need (bring your extras in for the drop off box!) and stuff for sale, too.

I will see if I can figure out how to get a poster up here when it is available.

SEE YOU THERE!