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Easy Plants for Earthwise Gardens (Plant ID),

Right plant, right place - a basic truth about gardening: if you work with your site conditions and choose plants that will thrive in them, you will spend less time fussing over their health, and they will do most of the "work" for you. But, how to identify these ‘easy’ plants and know where they will thrive? This course will take place over an entire growing season (spring, summer, fall). Using the 1.5 acres of the Earthwise Demonstration Garden as a learning tool, students will observe plants in various stages of growth and development, learn how to determine optimal growing conditions based on plant characteristics, and how to use plants to create healthy and robust garden ecosystems. At the end of fourteen sessions, students will be familiar with over 100 plants through direct observation of an ecologically-designed garden under the guidance and tutelage of a qualified horticulturalist. (7 or 14 sessions)

EPEG Part 1 - Spring: Sunday mornings 10-12am, Apr 11,25; May 9,16,30; June 13,27. (seven sessions)

EPEG Part 2 - Summer: Sunday mornings 10-12am, July 11,25; August 8,22; Sept 5,19; Oct 3. (seven sessions)

Cost: $175 for Part 1 OR Part 2; $300 for Parts 1&2 ( 14 sessions )
Pre-registration required. call 604 946 9828 or email
info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca

JULY:


OMG, Organic Master Gardener, Summer Session. 5th - Aug 26th (Mon & Thurs)  (4:30pm - 7:30pm) - This is a 16 week course

AUGUST:

Yoga in the Garden

Taught by qualified yoga instructor, Ellexis Boyle, this gentle hatha yoga class will take participants through a series of stretching, breathing and short meditative exercises to promote a sense of well-being and relaxation. The classes will take place outside in the Earthwise Garden.  This class is for anyone who is physically able to sit comfortably or perform gentle hatha yoga postures. All ages accepted. No previous knowledge of yoga is required.

These Drop-in classes will be held Aug 7, 21 (9:30am-10:30am) Cost: $10/class

6th (Fri) - Butterflies workshop.

13th (Fri) -
Bees workshop.

20th (Fri) -
Bugs workshop.

These one hour workshops are for parent child pairs.  Bring your child, niece, nephew or grandchild and learn together! (10am - 11am)

Easy Plants for Earthwise Gardens, Spring Session
11th (Sun) -  Oct. 3rd  -  This is a 7 session course (10am - noon)

Farm Biodiversity - Insect Series:
ALL ABOUT HONEYBEES, Hive Tour
21st (
Sat) (11am-12:30pm) Learn about the nature of honeybees, the secrets of beekeeping, see tools and tricks of the beekeeper, have a chance to wear a bee bonnet & handle a hive! $10.

INSECT SCIENCE
24th (Tue) (6:30pm-8pm) Learn about beneficials and pests from an Integrated Pest Management Specialist & see insect specimens. Learn about the farmscaping plan at Earthwise & how is works to attract insects and birds. $10

Farm Biodiversity - Bird Series:

Bird Counts at Earthwise, with Mary Taitt

Third Mondays of the Month (9am start) - Join Naturalist Mary Taitt for bird counts in the Earthwise Garden. Tally sheets and information are provided. Call ahead to let us know you're coming. FREE

 

Learn about Raptors, with Ritchey Elliot

28th (Sat) (12:30pm-2pm) - Falconer Ritchey Elliot will talk about Raptors, you'll get to see the birds up close, and watch a flight demo! $10

 

Bird Habitat on Farms

Oct 2nd (Sat) (10am-11:30am) - Take a bird walk around Earthwise Farm with Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust. Help build a nest box for our barn owl, learn about bird surveys on Delta Farms.

 

For all Earthwise workshops please pre-register:
Phone: 604-946-9828  or   E-mail: info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca


 

 


Past workshops

FARMING WORKSHOPS:

Food Gardens at Home (April 2010)
Urban food gardens are the hottest trend in sustainability, back-to-the-land, healthy living, and reclaiming nutrition. Not only that, they’re fun and easy to do!
FGH I - Introduction to Organic Gardening, FGH II - Planning and Planting
FGH III - Theme Gardens, FGH IV - Getting the Most out of Small Spaces

Grow Local Series (June 2009) 
Grow Your Own: 
techniques and ideas in sustainable farming including companion planting, irrigation, crop rotation, soil management, conservation tillage, and crop selection.
VEG to the MAX! Maximizing Production: easier, more natural and sustainable ways to nourish the soil and grow delicious, more productive crops at home.
Year-Round Harvest:
cold-tolerance, short season, over-wintering and cover crops and how you can use them for a productive harvest year-round.

GARDENING WORKSHOPS:

Water Wise Farming (Aug 2009) 
Garden friendly options to make your water go further, and give you opportunities to keep your crops watered even when you're not around. 

Bug Gardens: Not Your Average Insect Collection (Sept 2009) 
A well-planned garden will attract the right populations of insects, and discourage the wrong populations. Insects are crucial ingredients in every garden for food pollination, disease-protection, and herbivore control.

 
Composting 101 (May 2008)
How to turn your grass clippings and garden and kitchen waste into fertile topsoil. 
Grafting Workshop (April 2008)

Master Gardener Brian Campbell led a workshop on grafting heritage dwarf apple trees, suitable for espalier or container growing in small spaces.   Common grafting methods were discussed and demonstrated.  Participants grafted their own apple tree, with the apple tree varieties on hand.

 
Leadership Skills for Women Working in Agriculture (Feb-April 2008)
This workshop series was designed to meet the needs of women agriculturalists but was  relevant to both men and women working in any management or supervisory role.  The series included sessions on Entrepreneurial Spirit, The Art of Supervision, Strategies for Successful Communication, and Conflict Resolution.