General News · 2nd February 2023
Lucretia Schanfarber
Hello Cortes Gardeners!
Our first Guest Garden Teacher of 2023 is the Amazing Arzeena Hamir, Agrologist & Organic Market Gardener & Garden Teacher from Amara Farms in the Comox Valley.
When: Tuesday, Feb 21 at 7 pm
Where: Mansons Community Hall
Cost: By donation
Arzeena will present an entertaining, informative and comprehensive slide show on the topic:
"Jump-start Your Spring Garden: Starting Your Own Starts!"
She will focus on:
* Seed selection
* Soil prep
* Planting timing
* Steps to successful indoor starts
* Outdoor direct sowing tips
There will be lots of time for questions and discussion.
We will also set up an informal SEED SWAP & PLANT SHARING TABLE so bring whatever seeds and plants you have to swap and share. Bring garden-related books that you want to donate to our Garden Books Lending Library.
See you there!