July Events
July 14, 2011 - 9:17pm — HC AdminVisit http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=df3605a29ec4d4a7aa1b09cba&id=3438a84935 for information about upcoming Harvest Center Events.
Last Call for Gardeners!
June 26, 2011 - 9:54pm — HC AdminToday's workshop was well-attended and the presenters deserve applause for job well done!
The attached pdf file presents a list of local suppliers of gardening supplies. We've soon expand the list to include the internet options. Lee & Kathy's "Local Garden Resources" presentation is available for download as a pdf document (4.8MB). The video displayed below is Ron Capen's excellent presentation. John Collins' recent presentation at our "Last Call for Gardeners" workshop is available as a
video/slideshow.
Patio Garden 2011 from Lee Willoughby on Vimeo.
Ron Capen describes his patio garden protected by deer netting is this video created for the "Last Call for Gardeners" workshop June 26, 2011 in Woodland Park, Colorado.
Thanks, Ron, for going the extra mile and making a video presentation.
Garden for Community Cupboard Is Planted
June 20, 2011 - 8:26pm — HC AdminVolunteers from Mountain View United Methodist Church, High View Baptist Church and The Harvest Center met tonight to launch the 2011 garden of raised beds located at MVUMC. The occasion was marked by our first experience of rain for two consecutive days in many months. Over the weekend a Stage 2 Fire Ban was issued, but our efforts were rewarded by a long soaking rain. We are off to an auspicious start!
Raised Beds and Planter Boxes
May 23, 2011 - 7:49am — HC AdminThis workshop May 22, 2011 addressed building covered raised beds and planter boxes. We also suggested how to fill the boxes and what to plant in the beds, boxes and yard. Our panelists included Steve Field, Grace Harris, John Sherman and Lee Willoughby. All four of the presenters spoke about their successful experiences and things that didn't work well.
Steve also spoke about plant hardiness. The USDA zones are not what they seem at high altitude. But even more important is that hardiness at high altitudes is much more complex than what people in general think. He introduced to us the concept of summer hardiness.
Click "Read More" to view the slideshow or download the pdf version (3.8MB).
Landscaping with Native and Edible Plants
May 2, 2011 - 9:22am — HC Admin |
John Collins and Lee Willoughby presented a workshop on naturalistic landscaping and blending edible plants into the mix. Slides from the event are available for online viewing and download as a pdf file. Make your selection by clicking on one of the links below.
Opening Remarks |
Celebrate Earth Day 2011!
April 21, 2011 - 8:45am — HC Admin
| The Harvest Center and Woodland Park Library are co-sponsoring a celebration 3:00-6:30pm at the Woodland Park Library. Students from Gateway, Columbine, Summit and WPHS are presenting and participating. Community organizations and renewable energy providers will offer information and activities. The "Tatanka" interactive display will be instructive to all age ranges. The Harvest Center Earth Day exhibit list is available online as a pdf file. Also, Jim Bennett's photos are available online as a slideshow. |
Greenhouses and Raised Beds
April 10, 2011 - 6:28pm — HC Admin |
The Harvest Center notes & resources file is available online as a pdf file. Download a copy of our raised bed plans.. |
March/April Newsletter
April 7, 2011 - 9:30am — HC Admin |
The Harvest Center newsletter is available online as a pdf file. This issues contains stories about Colorado Garden Show Grant, Potluck with Pascha at the EarthShip, New Greenhouse at Care and Share, Summer Veggies in the Winter, Harvest Center Presentation about Biochar & Effective Microbes, Seeds & Soil: Ingredients for Great Gardens, Dirt! |
