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IT'S GONNA BE SPICEY!
Special guests Ryan Steffler and Kate Bonner are coming to Groundswell Community Gardens and Greenhouse for a fermented fun workshop...
You will make the best jar of sauerkraut you’ve ever tasted and you’ll get to take it home with you.
You’ll explore and learn more about the nutritional value of fermented foods and find new ways the whole family will enjoy them.
Tomato Workshop Series – part 2 of 4
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaTomato Workshop Series - part 2 of 4
2. Transplanting and dealing with common pest
Things to Bring: your garden journal (if you don’t have one you can buy one at the garden for $10), garden gloves, dress in layers it will be warm in the greenhouse and then as night sets it will get cooler, water bottle)
Gardening Basics Workshop Series 3 – Transplanting and Ongoing Care
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaPart 3. Transplanting and Ongoing Care
Review your finalized garden plan for appropriate plant placement Design a Transplant system that works for you – you will actually be transplanting plants in the greenhouse.
Labeling seedlings
Determine when you will put your own transplants in your garden...
Spring Fling – using spring herbs to cleanse your body and reignite our immune system
Pynelogs cultural centre 1720 4 Ave, Invermere, British-ColumbiaThis workshop will include a dandelion walk and then time in the kitchen to make some healthy goodness to take home: buds for a dandelion stir fry, salad dressing to add to your new greens, a spring tonic/cleanser, and a dandelion root tincture.
Plant Sale – May 6
Greenhouse site Community garden 1535 14th Street, InvermereGetting Down and Dirty – Old Blue Truck Farm – Dealing with Food Security
Old Blue Truck Farm 1076 Swansea Road, Invermere, British-ColumbiaGetting Down and Dirty – Old Blue Truck Farm – Dealing with Food Security
In this hands-on workshop you can help prep a row so you have an up close look at Permaculture and what a difference it makes to creating healthy, living soil.
A Mother’s Day Gift that Keeps on Flowering
Mt Nelson site 1500 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaIn this workshop you will learn about and build beautiful planters that flower all season long.
Garnishing Your Meals Gourmet Style
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaFresh herbs add so much flavor and nutrition to your meals.
You will learn about the nutrition, flavors and uses of over 15 herbs.
You will build your own attractive herb pot for your patio or balcony...
Gardening Basics Workshop Series 4 – Composting and Pruning
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaPart 4. Composting and Pruning
Important and effective.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Insect World
Greenhouse site Community garden 1535 14th Street, InvermereYou will identify many garden insects and their role in your garden and address how to manage them for the health of your plants...
Foraging Walk and Survival Diet
Groundswell greenhouse 1535 14th Street, Invermere, British-ColumbiaWalk with Heather and identify over 30 wild plants with nutritional benefits that bloom in spring. Learn when to pick them, how to pick them without hurting nature, and how to use them safely.