This
is the time of year to decide on summer plans. If you would like to learn more
about gardening, make plans to attend Organic
Gardening 101, July 30th through August 2nd, 9:00
until 12:30 each day. This workshop is designed
for beginning gardeners or those who would like to switch to organic methods.
Classes are held next to a red barn in a beautiful setting in Valle Crucis, at the
previous ASU sustainable development farm. Several inspiring garden tours in
the area are planned. Topics include garden planning, seed starting, companion
planting, how to attract beneficial insects, pest management, soil testing and
amendments, composting and vermi-composting, and dealing with common plant
problems. Cost is $20 for all four days.
To learn how to put up produce
for the winter, hands-on canning classes
are offered July 14 and August 18th, 1 until 4 each day at the
Agricultural Conference Center. Participants will can tomatoes in a boiling
water bath and a pressure canner. Cost is $10 for each session.
These workshops are offered by NC
Cooperative Extension. Register by paying in advance at 971 West King St.,
264-3061. http://watauga.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=events
Some of us would rather let the
professionals do the work, and support them by shopping at farmers’ markets.
Discover where and how your food is grown by participating in the High Country Farm Tour August
4th and 5th from 2 until 6 each day. Around 24 farms will
be on the tour, which is self-guided. The farms are located throughout Watauga, Ashe, and Caldwell
counties, although Caldwell farms are only accepting visitors on Sunday, Aug
5th. For affordable weekend entertainment, load up a car with your friends and
family. Choose the farms that you'd like to visit by looking through the farm
tour guide, or on-line. Be sure to bring a cooler as most farms are selling
fresh products on the day of the tour! Organized by Blue Ridge Women in
Agriculture, check their website for more information: www.brwia.org
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