Friday, January 09, 2009

Watering workshop

New Orleans Food & Farm Network

GROW MO' BETTA! Garden Trainings
New Orleans Food & Farm Network


Our trainings will guide you through the stages of creating and maintaining a healthy food garden utilizing sustainable methods.


The Water-Wise Garden:

Watering Techniques and Rainwater Catchment

You MUST Pre-Register!

Saturday, January 17th
2 sessions

10:00 - 11:30 AM
12:30-2:00 PM


Cost: $5
Light Refreshments Available


LIMITED SEATING
Choose session and pre-register


Urban Micro-farmer Jeanette Bell and Zach Youngerman of Groundwork New Orleans will teach you:

* How to effectively and efficiently water your garden
* Techniques for managing in times of too much rain or drought
* The best techniques for irrigating your plants by harvesting rainwater



Free vegetable and herb seeds available

The trainings will take place at New Orleans Food & Farm Network Growing Center:
4840 Banks St.
(at the corner of S. Anthony, across from the cemeteries)


Pre-registration REQUIRED.
Contact Pam at pamela@noffn.org
or (504) 864-2009. Indicate which session you choose.

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